A thunderstorm complex moved across Eastern Kentucky during the afternoon of July 28th, bringing damaging winds and flash flooding to portions of the area. Numerous trees and power lines were reported down, and a roof was blown off a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 14:05:00 to 28-JUL-08 14:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down 1 mile north of Dr Thomas Walker SHS along Highway 459.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 14:08:00 to 28-JUL-08 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 70 mph occurred near Barbourville.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 14:08:00 to 28-JUL-08 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANNON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto power lines and a power line was down on a house.

Flash Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 14:40:00 to 28-JUL-08 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of water was seen flowing over Chapel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 14:54:00 to 28-JUL-08 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLINS CREEK
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous wrist size tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 12:45:00 to 28-JUL-08 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A COCORAHS observer measured 1.54 inches of rainfall in a 30 minute period in Drip Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 13:17:00 to 28-JUL-08 13:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 1247.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 13:19:00 to 28-JUL-08 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Flash Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 16:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A foot of water was seen flowing over Highways 6 and 1064 near Woodbine in Knox county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 12:34:00 to 28-JUL-08 12:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 12:42:00 to 28-JUL-08 12:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDGAP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down by thundestorm wind gusts in the Sandgap and Waneta area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 13:30:00 to 28-JUL-08 13:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Highway 498 in Beattyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 13:30:00 to 28-JUL-08 13:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 13:35:00 to 28-JUL-08 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Highway 2016 in Saint Helens.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 13:40:00 to 28-JUL-08 13:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One tree was blown down on Highway 2028. Trees were also blown down along Little Bloody Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 13:40:00 to 28-JUL-08 13:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 92 West near Bon Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 13:47:00 to 28-JUL-08 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 11 about 7 to 8 highway miles north of Manchester.

Flash Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 16:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Eight to nine inches of water was flowing across Highway 26.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 14:10:00 to 28-JUL-08 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Part of the roof was blown off a barn along Highway 459. Extensive tree and power line damage occurred county wide, with the hardest area being the south side of Barbourville.

Flash Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 14:15:00 to 28-JUL-08 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Twelve to eighteen inches of water were seen flowing over several area roads in downtown Barbourville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A roof was blown off a church in Williamsburg during a severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 14:54:00 to 28-JUL-08 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARLAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell on a dentist office in Harlan during a severe thunderstorm. Numerous trees were also reported down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 13:44:00 to 28-JUL-08 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large swath of trees was blown down along Savoy Road. The trees that were left standing were stripped of leaves.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUL-08 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Highway 80 and Add Hollow Road west of Manchester.