A few thunderstorms developed in the moist and unstable air over Eastern Kentucky during the afternoon of July 20th. A few of these storms became severe, producing damaging winds. Later that evening, a line of severe thunderstorms moved southeast across the area, producing numerous reports of downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 20:25:00 to 20-JUL-08 20:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREELY
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Highway 52.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 20:35:00 to 20-JUL-08 20:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Highway 191.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 16:40:00 to 20-JUL-08 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts, mainly in the eastern and southeastern sections of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 17:22:00 to 20-JUL-08 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARJAY
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down by thundestorm wind gusts near Redbird.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 19:50:00 to 20-JUL-08 19:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMARGO
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous tree branches were blown down on McCormick Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 20:10:00 to 20-JUL-08 20:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down and across Saltwell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 20:17:00 to 20-JUL-08 20:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down on Highway 89.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 21:00:00 to 20-JUL-08 21:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down near Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 20:10:00 to 20-JUL-08 20:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Tom Stamper Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 20:14:00 to 20-JUL-08 20:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down and across Highway 89 in South Irvine.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 20:25:00 to 20-JUL-08 20:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZEL GREEN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down and across Highway 191 in Daysboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 16:54:00 to 20-JUL-08 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down at the intersection of Highway 11 and Bankville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-08 20:10:00 to 20-JUL-08 20:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three trees were blown down on Little Hardwicks Creek Road.