Two lines of thunderstorms moved across the Ohio River into central Kentucky on the afternoon and evening of July 8th bringing damaging winds and small hail to the area. Lightning also caused a house fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 16:38:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were reported down in the Simpsonville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 17:00:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds of 70 mph were reported by Kentucky State Police.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 20:52:00 to 08-JUL-08 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVANIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large branches were reported down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 16:47:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were reported down across Kentucky Highway 53.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 19:09:00 to 08-JUL-08 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAIR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down along Kentucky Highway 657.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 20:45:00 to 08-JUL-08 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERDSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown onto a house near Shepherdsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 17:06:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous small branches were reported down by winds estimated at 50 to 60 mph.

Hail in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 19:35:00 to 08-JUL-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEITCHFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds estimated at 50 mph were also reported.

Lightning in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 16:38:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning started a large house fire in the Lake Forest area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 00:47:00 to 08-JUL-08 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down near Oakland.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 00:47:00 to 08-JUL-08 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHS GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down near Smiths Grove, at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 101 and Interstate 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 00:48:00 to 08-JUL-08 00:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEPLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down along Kentucky Highways 101 and 1297.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 00:57:00 to 08-JUL-08 00:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down along US Highways 68 and 80.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 20:57:00 to 08-JUL-08 20:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETH TOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were reported down along the Western Kentucky Parkway between Elizabethtown and Clarkson.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 21:33:00 to 08-JUL-08 21:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARDSTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Bardstown along U.S. Highway 62.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 18:41:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 22:00:00 to 08-JUL-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed along Lawrenceburg Road 3 miles northeast of Chaplin.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 22:00:00 to 08-JUL-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPARROW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed 5 miles northeast of Chaplin on Bardstown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 21:05:00 to 08-JUL-08 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SDF)STANIFORD FLD L
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Metrosafe reported numerous trees and power lines down across the city of Louisville, especially west of Interstate 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-JUL-08 16:31:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAND HILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large trees were reported down across Avoca and English Station Roads in eastern Louisville.