An approaching cold front, combined with moist and unstable air over Eastern Kentucky, resulted in the development of severe thunderstorms across portions of the area during the late afternoon and evening hours of June 28th. There were numerous reports of damaging winds, with numerous trees down across the area. A few locations also reported large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:15:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIDA
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts near Oneida on Highways 11, 1482, and 66.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 19:03:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: TELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Improvement Road near the intersection of Route 1081.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 19:05:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYALTON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts in the Oakley community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 19:05:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Davella Road near Route 3.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 19:14:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBURN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts at 4692 Possum Trot Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:33:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on McClain Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 19:15:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PREECE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Coldwater Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 19:17:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINDMAN
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large limbs were torn from trees by thunderstorm wind gusts. A 14 inch diameter tree was also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:37:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADELE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Highway 191.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:40:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees and other debris were blown down and onto Highways 3193, 1812, and 205 north of Jackson. A tree also fell onto a powerline near Vancleve.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:56:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUNAH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and other debris were blown down and onto Highway 542 between mile markers 0 and 18.

Hail in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 19:00:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNING FORK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 19:02:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on county roads just north of Hazard.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:10:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:14:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: EZEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Walnut Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:15:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:19:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOCUM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Pleasant Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:21:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: TORRENT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One tree and numerous 2 inch diameter limbs were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:25:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURKEY
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees and other debris were blown down and onto Highways 1114, 1933, 1110, 1202 by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:18:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down around Booneville on Routes 30, 847, 708, and 2025.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 17:40:00 to 28-JUN-08 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Upper Cane Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 17:50:00 to 28-JUN-08 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANNVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One large tree and several large branches were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts at the Annville Institute.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 17:56:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Large limbs were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts within Irvine city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 17:56:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Three trees were blown down on Winchester Road in Irvine.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 18:00:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down countywide by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 19:25:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down at the Jenny Wiley State Park. Part of one tree fell on a building. Several boats were blown loose from the dock on Dewey Lake. One tree was blown down on a vehicle near Dewey Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-08 19:23:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph occurred. A tent was blown away and lost near Stone Crest at an elevation of 1450 feet MSL.