A cold front moving east from the Plains and Midwest states approached Eastern Kentucky on the afternoon of June 8th. A warm, humid, and unstable air mass was in place. This situation allowed for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms across Eastern Kentucky. Several reports of wind damage were received from around the area, mainly with trees and tree limbs reported down. The most significant damage reported was an old outbuilding blown down, along with several trees and tree limbs, in Lee county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUN-07 15:18:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees down across Highways on north end of county. Highways affected included 40, 460, 1593, 2019, and 1081.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUN-07 15:31:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRETT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several wrist size branches torn off trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUN-07 15:48:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree blown over onto power lines at 61 Ratliff and 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUN-07 15:58:00 to 08-JUN-07 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMILAX
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous limbs down, some as large as four inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUN-07 16:06:00 to 08-JUN-07 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees down near 1166 and Route 7 intersection. Also near Route 7 and Route 15 intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUN-07 13:18:00 to 08-JUN-07 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIGGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees down on Highway 194 between Biggs and Grapevine.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUN-07 13:40:00 to 08-JUN-07 13:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tree down on Highway 713 southeastern portion of county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUN-07 14:23:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY HOOK
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree down on Highway 706 off of Highway 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUN-07 14:33:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees down at Route 7 and 409 near Round Ridge and Johnson Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUN-07 15:08:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRIMROSE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees and a few large limbs down. Old shed blown down.