A high wind event occurred across eastern Kentucky on the morning of
December 1, 2006. At 7 AM, an area of low pressure was centered over
extreme eastern Illinois, with a cold front trailing south through
eastern Kentucky. There was a tight pressure gradient associated with
this weather system. This helped to produce strong damaging winds
across eastern Kentucky. Winds were southwest at around 60 mph at a
couple of thousand feet above the surface of the earth. A strong jet
stream was also located over the area. Showers moving through the area helped to transport some of the high winds to the ground. Reports indicate that wind damage began around 5 AM, and continued through around 9 AM. Over 30 reports of wind damage were received at the National Weather Service office in Jackson. Trees, or tree limbs down was the most common occurence reported, however a few reports of structural damage were also received.

High Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 09:13:00 to 01-DEC-06 09:17:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Three trees were blown down along with powerlines.  Damage occurred in Pikeville and Biggs.

High Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:33:00 to 01-DEC-06 07:37:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Gust of 50 kts measured at Jkl Asos.

High Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 05:43:00 to 01-DEC-06 05:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down on Highways 90 and 896 three miles northwest of Honeybee.

High Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 05:43:00 to 01-DEC-06 05:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down on car along Highway 27 near Whitley City.

High Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:58:00 to 01-DEC-06 08:02:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roof blown off of old building in downtown West Liberty. Three vehicles damaged by the debris.

High Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 05:38:00 to 01-DEC-06 05:42:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down countywide including the Williamsburg area.

High Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 06:48:00 to 01-DEC-06 06:52:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down countywide including the Hyden area.

High Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 07:04:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree down in Stanton.

High Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:26:00 to 01-DEC-06 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down on Fletcher Ridge near Mariba.

High Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:29:00 to 01-DEC-06 07:33:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree on car in Keith.

High Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 08:13:00 to 01-DEC-06 08:17:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trailers in a mobile home park 3 miles south of Clearfield damaged. One trailer had the roof blown off.

High Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:33:00 to 01-DEC-06 07:37:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree down in McKee.

High Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:33:00 to 01-DEC-06 07:37:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree down on Highway 746 at mile marker number 8 in Calboose.

High Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 08:58:00 to 01-DEC-06 09:02:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Five trees down in David.

High Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 08:58:00 to 01-DEC-06 09:02:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Twenty five to thirty trees down across the county.

High Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:29:00 to 01-DEC-06 07:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down in Clay City.

High Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:29:00 to 01-DEC-06 07:33:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree through house in Cawood 1 mile southeast of Bobs Creek.

High Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:29:00 to 01-DEC-06 07:33:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees down at Carons Creek on Highway 72 west near Liggett.

High Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:43:00 to 01-DEC-06 07:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Eight trees down around the county.

High Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:58:00 to 01-DEC-06 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three trees down across the county.

High Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 07:58:00 to 01-DEC-06 08:02:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

County garage has responded to approximately 20 trees down countywide. Events occured between 6 and 9 am.

High Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 08:58:00 to 01-DEC-06 09:02:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Six trees down on Highways 119 and 160.

High Wind in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 08:58:00 to 01-DEC-06 09:02:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees down countywide.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 06:38:00 to 01-DEC-06 06:42:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree on roadway on Hingston Pike 1 mile east of Mount Sterling.

High Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 05:38:00 to 01-DEC-06 05:42:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees down countywide including the London area.

High Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 05:43:00 to 01-DEC-06 05:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Five trees down across county including the Beattyville area.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 06:23:00 to 01-DEC-06 06:27:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down six miles north of Mount Sterling.

High Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 06:43:00 to 01-DEC-06 06:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree down 12 miles north of Irvine.

High Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 06:43:00 to 01-DEC-06 06:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree down 3 miles north of Irvine.

High Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 01-DEC-06 06:43:00 to 01-DEC-06 06:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree down 2 miles west of Irvine.