A strong cold front approached the region during the overnight and early morning hours of February 6th. Widespread wind damage was reported across the area, with trees and power lines blown down, and numerous reports of structural damage. Heavy rain also resulted in flash flooding across the area. Two tornadoes touched down in Eastern Kentucky as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 07:25:00 to 06-FEB-08 07:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Numerous tree limbs greater than 2 inches torn from trees over a 15 minute period by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 07:30:00 to 06-FEB-08 07:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Pea to nickel sized hail fell in Hyden.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 07:54:00 to 06-FEB-08 07:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACK SNAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 07:59:00 to 06-FEB-08 08:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESBORO
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Both trees and powerlines were blown down along Highway 2079.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 08:20:00 to 06-FEB-08 08:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 16:15:00 to 06-FEB-08 16:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: GULNARE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 04:16:00 to 06-FEB-08 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down on Highway 1676 by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 15:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown across Liberty Road.

High Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 17:58:00 to 06-FEB-08 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter measured a wind gust of 62 mph in Inez.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:06:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDALL SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off a home and a chain link fence was blown down. A tree was also blown down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:06:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down county wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:09:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down county wide. The greatest amount of damage occurred in the southwestern portion of the county, where at least 20 to 30 trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:09:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down and across Highway 111 at Grange City and Hillsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:12:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Electric lines and trees were reported down county wide. Electricity was also out at the 911 dispatch office.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 04:18:00 to 06-FEB-08 04:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUBANK
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree and some powerlines were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Strong Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 05:30:00 to 06-FEB-08 05:34:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Some powerlines were blown down by non-thunderstorm wind gusts in Arjay.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 07:12:00 to 06-FEB-08 07:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 07:19:00 to 06-FEB-08 07:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Both trees and powerlines were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 07:21:00 to 06-FEB-08 07:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A railroad crossing was blown down. Some trees were also blown down across the road near the Mountain Arts Center.

Strong Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 15:50:00 to 06-FEB-08 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A sign from over a gas pump was blown across the road at a gas station in Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 15:24:00 to 06-FEB-08 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto Highway 114.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 06-FEB-08 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHOUSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 01:52:00 to 06-FEB-08 01:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: EWING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roof damage occured to 2 homes near Tea Run Road, and a barn suffered roof damage near Mount Tabor Road as the result of thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:20:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLADE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Minor damage occurred to a smoke house as a result of thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 03:13:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees were blown down county wide by thunderstorm wind gusts. A trampoline was blown onto KY 581 in Paintsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 03:25:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAINARD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts along KY Highway 114.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 03:25:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Route 908 near the Turkey Creek area, blocking both lanes of traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 03:25:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOTSON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Some trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 03:30:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCER
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A crossbar was blown off at a railroad crossing on Watergap Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 04:15:00 to 06-FEB-08 04:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down on Highway 1676 between Science Hill and the Casey county line.

Strong Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:20:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down by non-thunderstorm wind gusts at Helton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:25:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENNISTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A barn was completey destroyed and thrown into a house by thunderstorm wind gusts near Route 1240 and Betty Gap.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:27:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIOTTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A metal roof was blown onto Hogtown Hill Road.

Flash Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 06:52:00 to 06-FEB-08 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRODHEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was flowing across the road at us 150 and highway 1250.

Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 07-FEB-08 11:07:00 to 07-FEB-08 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 2026 near beach fork was flooded. Flooding was also reported in the Bowen Community on Highway 15.

Strong Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:29:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:33:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down by non-thunderstorm wind gusts in Wooton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:35:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree and several large branches were blown down along Highway 745 by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:35:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: EZEL
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 07-FEB-08 13:30:00 to 07-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Pompeii road was closed due to flood waters.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 01:58:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down county wide. A porch was damaged near Chapel Road near Mt. Sterling.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 03:30:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several large tree limbs were blown down and across roads in several areas near Salyersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:35:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was snapped off and several large limbs were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts along Highway 745.

Strong Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:04:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto US 421 near the Leslie and Harlan county line. Trees were also blown down on Highway 80 near the Leslie and Perry county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:01:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMARGO
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Highway 460 had to be closed due to a building being blown onto it by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:04:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstomr winds were estimated at 65 mph by a National Weather Service employee.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:05:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Red Bud Road near Ewing at Highways 170 and 559.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:35:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown onto a house on Plummer Street by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:40:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown onto and blocking roads near West Liberty.

Strong Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:52:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:56:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down by non-thunderstorm winds in Mozelle.

Strong Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:59:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:03:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down by non-thunderstorm wind gusts 4 miles south of Mozelle.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:59:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUSSEAU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Some large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 03:11:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHENOWEE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Buzzards Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:35:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZACHARIAH
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two large trees were blown down along Highway 11; one of the trees fell onto some powerlines.

Strong Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:20:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down by a non-thunderstorm wind gust 4 miles south of Mozelle.

Strong Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:28:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:32:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down by non-thunderstorm wind gusts in Cutshin.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 03:10:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Large tree limbs were blown down and across roads by thunderstorm wind gusts in several areas near Salyersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 04:15:00 to 06-FEB-08 04:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: GULNARE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Tornado in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:23:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENNISTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down 2 miles north of Denniston on Highway 1240. The tornado traveled approximately 4 miles to the east northeast and lifted along Highway 1693 approximately 3 miles south of Big Woods. Two older barns were destroyed and several trees were snapped and uprooted.

Tornado in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:06:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDALL SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down on Stepstone Road and continued east northeast for 8.7 miles. The tornado had a maximum path width of 250 yards with maximum wind speeds of around 105 mph. Two modile homes were almost completely destroyed along with several barns and outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:02:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous barns were blown down with trees and power lines down county wide. A tractor trailer was blown over on Highway 36 between Preston and Hard Pike. A roof was also blown off a trailer in Peeled Oak.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 02:23:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Morehead mesonet site measured a 58 mph wind gust.

Flood in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 06-FEB-08 10:28:00 to 06-FEB-08 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBBINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Three feet of water was on ky highway 863.