A strong cold front moved through Kentucky during the evening of January 29, 2008, into the overnight hours of January 30th. A line of severe thunderstorms accompanied the front, resulting in widespread wind damage across Eastern Kentucky.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:40:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Road Dept responded to reports of approximately 25 trees blocking roads all across the county. Highway 3190 was still blocked by downed trees as of 230 pm EST. This damage was caused by wind gusts estimated at 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSPOINT
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Approximately 10 trees were blown down and blocking roads. This damage was caused by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:50:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down  and blocking roads at several locations across the county. Highways 2032, 1884 and 2550 were all blocked by felled trees by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-08 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESBURG
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on U.S. 119 near the top of Pine Mountain by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-08 00:05:00 to 30-JAN-08 00:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMING
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on KY Highway 805 near Fleming-Neon by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-08 00:35:00 to 30-JAN-08 00:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBIANA
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One injury resulted from this event. A guard shack was blown over with a guard inside of it. The guard sustained minor injuries. A few trees were also blown down by wind gusts estimated at 67 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:15:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDRICKS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of a barn roof was ripped off along Route 30. Telephone poles were also snapped off in the same area by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:22:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUBAGE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down onto Highway 987 in the Brownies Creek area by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:25:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIPER
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:28:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARRIE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down along KY 550 by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINDMAN
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down on Perkins Mountain Road and Big Branch Road in the Perkins Mountain area by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were blown down county wide. Trees were also down and blocking Highway 1750. This damage was caused by wind gusts estimated at 67 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:40:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARR CREEK
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of Highway 160 and KY 15 by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:15:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines blown down all across the county by wind gusts estimated at 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:15:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 21:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines blown down county wide by wind gusts estimated at 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 21:35:00 to 29-JAN-08 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BERNSTADT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A television tower was blown over by winds estimated at 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 21:51:00 to 29-JAN-08 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across roads throughout the county by winds estimated at 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Numerous trees were blown down county wide by wind gusts estimated at 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:19:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVER BOTTOM
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A barn was destroyed along Highway 1955 by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:20:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A small barn was blown into Cherry Grove Road at Mill Creek Road. A tree was blown down across Watson Road. All damage was caused by winds estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:20:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto Tapp Lane and Stepstone Road by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:25:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLYHILL
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down onto Oscar Morgan Road at Highway 1470 by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LICK FORK
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto Highway 801 at Cave Run Lake by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:12:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEN
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down in Hyden. Multiple trees and power lines were blown down elsewhere throughout the county by wind gusts estimated at 67 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:15:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto Couchtown Road by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:15:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRITZ
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down along Route 378 by wind gusts estimated at 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:15:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 195 foot tall communications tower was blown over by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees blown down on Highway 490 east of Livingston and on Calloway Branch Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:10:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VICTORY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds blew half of a tin roof off of a shed. Numerous trees and power lines down county wide. Damage caused by winds estimated at 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:11:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph occurred near Stanton in Powell county. One small tree and two large limbs blown down in Stanton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:50:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAT
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Six or seven large trees were blown down onto Little Bloody Creek Road by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:55:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Highway 30 West by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees blown down in the Wolverine community by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIZEROCK
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down along Highway 1482 by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Siding was blown off a trailer near Jackson by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:02:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY HOOK
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down onto Highway 7, Route 32, Route 755, and Highways 1620, 885 and 173 by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:06:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICKSAND
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One tree was blown down onto Route 15 by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:40:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto Highway 11 by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:44:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARPENTER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto Highway 92 near Mossy Gap by winds estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:47:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power poles were blown down throughout the county by winds estimated at 67 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:48:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIOTTVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto Highway 32 by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:50:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto Highway 52. Numerous other reports of trees being blown down were received from throughout the county. All damage was caused by wind gusts estimated at 67 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:50:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down onto Highways 2499, 172, and 460 by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:50:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down near the High School by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in the Wolf Creek, Tackett Creek, and Corn Creek areas. Trees were also down along the Cumberland Falls Highway and north of Williamsburg. Other trees were blown down on Highway 204 east of Williamsburg and Highway 1804 in the south part of the county. All damage caused by wind gusts estimated at 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:32:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANNVILLE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Approximately 50 trees were blown down in District 2, or the southern portion of Jackson County. A roof was blown off a barn on Highway 2002. A tree was blown onto a house in Anville. All damage was caused by wind gusts estimated at 67 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:37:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 62 mph wind gust was measured by London Corbin Airport ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:40:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down onto Highway 30 by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:40:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMM
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 1167 was blocked by fallen trees that were blown down by winds estimated at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:07:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in Pineville and throughout the county by wind gusts estimated at 67 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:10:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSTACY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in the South Fork area by wind gusts estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:10:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEN
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A small storage building was destroyed near the county school bus garage along U.S. Highway 421; parts of the building were blown off into U.S. Highway 421 by winds estimated at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:40:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIBA
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A trailer was blown off its foundation on Hizer Hill Road. Numerous trees were also blown down county wide by wind gusts estimated at 67 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 22:35:00 to 29-JAN-08 22:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BERNSTADT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A television tower was blown over by wind gusts estimated at 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 29-JAN-08 23:52:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: PREMIUM
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Tree blown down on Highway 160 near Premium by wind gusts estimated at 61 mph.