A fast moving cluster of thunderstorms brought yet another round of severe weather to eastern Kentucky during the afternoon hours of June 18th. With a warm, moist, and unstable air mass in place, the storms were able to maintain their intensity as they moved across the area. Numerous reports of downed trees and general wind damage were received by the Jackson weather office on this day.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 22:50:00 to 18-JUN-09 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMILAX
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large trees and power lines were blown down. Phone line damage also occurred.

Flash Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 11:00:00 to 18-JUN-09 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLINS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five feet of water was reported on Back Street near the post office at Wallins Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 11:25:00 to 18-JUN-09 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were blown down, blocking roads in northern portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 21:21:00 to 18-JUN-09 21:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down in Oneida.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:50:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOSKINSTON
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 75 year old apple tree was blown down.

Heavy Rain in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:45:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRIP ROCK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public measured 1.07 inches of rainfall in approximately 45 minutes near Drip Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:51:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARLAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in the city of Harlan.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:55:00 to 18-JUN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLINS CREEK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down on Wallins Creek. Winds were estimated at 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:55:00 to 18-JUN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVARTS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in the city of Evarts.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 13:18:00 to 18-JUN-09 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down in several areas around Fleming-Neon.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 13:46:00 to 18-JUN-09 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: META
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto some power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:58:00 to 18-JUN-09 13:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforecement reported that 10 trees were blown down in Cawood near Highway 3001.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 21:35:00 to 18-JUN-09 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEREMIAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree's were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 11:29:00 to 18-JUN-09 11:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIRLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down throughout the northern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 11:33:00 to 18-JUN-09 11:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST BRANCH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were down and some structural damage had occurred in extreme southwest Estill county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:10:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOUSANDSTICKS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Numerous tree limbs were blown down. Winds were estimated at 60 mph. A one hour rainfall total of 1.5 inches was also noted.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:13:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURKEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 30 west near the Turkey area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:24:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROARK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down in the Roark area with a tree on top of a mobile home. Dispatch also reported trees down county wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:33:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees fell on a structure in Combs.

Heavy Rain in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:25:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAND CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 1.35 inches of rain in Island City between 130 and 146 pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 11:35:00 to 18-JUN-09 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down on Wisemantown and Markham roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 11:40:00 to 18-JUN-09 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST BRANCH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A porch was blown into a yard and numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 11:57:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRIP ROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large limbs were blown down in someones yard. Three trees were blown down on Highway 89.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:13:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:15:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAND CITY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four trees were blown down on Highway 1350. Trees were also downed on Halcomb Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:15:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAND CITY
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three twelve inch diameter trees wre blown down on Holly Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:40:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE OAK
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Magoffin Count dispatch reported a tree was down on Highway 460 just outside the Magoffin County line in Morgan county.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:44:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: RITCHIE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Knott county Highway Dept had to remove trees from the roadway on Highways 1102 and 1088 near Ritchie.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 11:46:00 to 18-JUN-09 11:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in the city of Monticello at the intersection of College and Alexander Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 12:02:00 to 18-JUN-09 12:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAND CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A volunteer weather observer reported an estimated wind gust of around 60 mph in Island City. Dime size hail fell and a few small limbs were also blown down.