A strong cold front moving across the area during the afternoon of March 19th, combined with strong winds above the surface, caused severe thunderstorms with damaging winds to develop across the area. A line of thunderstorms along the front moved east across the area, with numerous reports of downed trees. Some minor structural damage was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 14:32:00 to 19-MAR-08 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on top of a trailer in Somerset. Trees were also blown down and damage done to fences just north of Highway 914 between Slate Branch Road and the east end of Parkers Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 14:52:00 to 19-MAR-08 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage occurred at the Somerset Mall including downed trees, broken glass in some of the Mall shops and signs blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:07:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a powerline near Wagon Ridge on Highway 92. A tree also fell on a power line in Vanover Ridge near Parkers Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:35:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: IDA MAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated wind gust of 60 to 65 mph occurred at Ida May.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:42:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a utility pole on Route 2016. Another tree fell on Route 2017 near Saint Helens.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:50:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAR CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:13:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEARNS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Highways 1470, 742, and 1045.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:15:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNS FORK
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down on Route 28 near Buckhorn.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:20:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and a utility pole were blown down on a roadway near Pineville. The utility pole fell at Four Mile and the tree fell in Jenson. A tree also fell onto a roadway near Fonde.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:30:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND SPGS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:30:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUMBAUGH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 16:29:00 to 19-MAR-08 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A small barn was blown onto Stone Coal Road. Several trees were also blown down on Routes 1596 and 172.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 16:40:00 to 19-MAR-08 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 16:43:00 to 19-MAR-08 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Route 476 near Rowdy.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 16:47:00 to 19-MAR-08 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFF
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down on Route 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 16:50:00 to 19-MAR-08 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees fell on roadways on old Route 3 at the one mile marker and on Route 40 near Ooten.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 17:01:00 to 19-MAR-08 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMAHAWK
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three trees were blown down on Route 40 near Tomahawk. Another tree was blown down on Route 3 near Inez.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 17:01:00 to 19-MAR-08 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Highway 2017 near Pineville. A second tree was blown down on Highway 987 near Miracle.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:51:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down on KY Highway 638.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:51:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down on Highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 16:05:00 to 19-MAR-08 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Shingles were blown off a building by thunderstorm wind gusts.