A slow moving cold front approached the area during the afternoon hours of April 11th. Severe thunderstorms developed along and ahead of the front. The storms first moved into Eastern Kentucky shortly before 2 PM EDT. These storms affected the areas near Monticello and Somerset. A tornado was confirmed to have touched down in Wayne County. These and other storms moved northeast across the area, causing wind damage. Numerous reports of structural damage and downed trees were reported across portions of the area. Large hail was also reported with some of the storms. Very heavy rainfall with some of the storms caused flash flooding in portions of Laurel County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 14:05:00 to 11-APR-08 14:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOGERTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A barn and many trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 14:15:00 to 11-APR-08 14:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Highway 11 became impassable when a barn and a house were blown into the roadway.

Heavy Rain in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 14:28:00 to 11-APR-08 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEAVY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Approximately 2.13 inches of rain fell in an hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 14:40:00 to 11-APR-08 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOUSANDSTICKS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Numerous 1 to 2 inch diameter limbs were torm from trees. Vertical rotation and wall cloud also observed, but no funnel cloud was spotted.

Hail in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 13:01:00 to 11-APR-08 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 13:25:00 to 11-APR-08 13:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNSIDE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 14:50:00 to 11-APR-08 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIZEROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Powerlines were blown down in the Hell For Certain area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:00:00 to 11-APR-08 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Powerlines were blown down on Typo Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:02:00 to 11-APR-08 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMROCK
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and powerlines were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mpy on Highway 1098 near Elmrock.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:30:00 to 11-APR-08 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRETT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down, with a few of the trees falling onto cars.

Hail in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:36:00 to 11-APR-08 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COAL RUN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:45:00 to 11-APR-08 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROAD BOTTOM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down and the underpinning was blown out from under a trailer by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:45:00 to 11-APR-08 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on the bypass.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 16:45:00 to 11-APR-08 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Stacy Lane, Worrells Road, Richmond Road, Blackburn Road, and Regis Road. A power line was also blown down on Blackburn Road and a tree was blown onto a trailer. Thunderstorm wind damage occurred countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 16:53:00 to 11-APR-08 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 1057.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 16:55:00 to 11-APR-08 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple of trees were blown down on Highway 1571.

Hail in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 17:18:00 to 11-APR-08 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:07:00 to 11-APR-08 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOSLEY BEND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:14:00 to 11-APR-08 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETTY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down on Highway 550 by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated near 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:23:00 to 11-APR-08 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE MOON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trailers were damaged and many trees were snapped or uprooted.

Hail in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:23:00 to 11-APR-08 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE MOON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported at Morgan Fork.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:47:00 to 11-APR-08 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMPER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A trailer was blown off its foundation.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 15:47:00 to 11-APR-08 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMPER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The covered walkway of a church was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 16:03:00 to 11-APR-08 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAJESTIC
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in the far eastern part of the county.

Hail in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 17:19:00 to 11-APR-08 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 16:53:00 to 11-APR-08 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 14:40:00 to 11-APR-08 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOUSANDSTICKS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Penny sized hail fell for about five minutes.

Tornado in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 12:50:00 to 11-APR-08 13:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAIT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF2 tornado with maximum winds near 130 mph entered Wayne County from Clinton County along Pleasant Ridge Road. The tornado maintained a continuous 7 mile track east northeast before lifting 1.5 miles southwest of Monticello near Furnace Mountain.

Flash Flood in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 14:45:00 to 11-APR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Pittsburgh School Road was closed due to flood waters. Four to 5 inches of water were running across Slate Lick Road.  Several homes were evacuated due to flood waters.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-08 23:17:00 to 11-APR-08 23:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETTY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were snapped just inside the Knott County line near Betty.