Thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of a surface front extending westward from central Kentucky into far southern Illinois. The air mass became very unstable in this region, where mixed layer CAPES were from 3000 to 4000. Strengthening deep layer wind shear supported organized severe storms as the activity spread east-southeast.

Hail in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 17:40:00 to 17-JUN-09 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Crops were badly damaged by hail. A field of young corn was beaten and shredded by the hail, and a wheat crop was damaged. Other damaged crops included tobacco, vegetables, and fruit.

Heavy Rain in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 18:00:00 to 17-JUN-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEMBROKE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Torrential rains occurred, with an evening rainfall amount of three inches reported by the general public.

Hail in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 19:10:00 to 17-JUN-09 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 19:35:00 to 17-JUN-09 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALEDONIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 21:50:00 to 17-JUN-09 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 02:05:00 to 18-JUN-09 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGANFIELD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy Rain in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 18:45:00 to 17-JUN-09 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINCHEM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four inches of standing water was observed on the ground between Elkton and Guthrie.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUN-09 00:48:00 to 18-JUN-09 00:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRIGG FURNACE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down.

Hail in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 13:45:00 to 17-JUN-09 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 15:02:00 to 17-JUN-09 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported between the by-pass and the downtown area.

Hail in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 17:42:00 to 17-JUN-09 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONEY GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 18:06:00 to 17-JUN-09 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 19:03:00 to 17-JUN-09 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEMBROKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 19:10:00 to 17-JUN-09 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a truck. A storage barn roof and doors were blown off.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 22:22:00 to 18-JUN-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DULANEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread flooding was reported throughout Princeton. Several streets were impassable and closed, and water neared a few homes. A mesonet site at Princeton recorded 3.34 inches in just over three hours. Widespread street flooding occurred throughout the community of Farmersville.

Hail in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 18:47:00 to 17-JUN-09 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy Rain in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 13:35:00 to 17-JUN-09 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four to six inches of water were on city streets in Greenville. Minor flooding of several streets occurred in Central City.

Tornado in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 18:25:00 to 17-JUN-09 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A small tornado briefly touched down along Highway 181 halfway between the communities of Elkton and Guthrie. Numerous trees were down along Highway 181. The touchdown occurred in wooded areas and open farm fields.

Hail in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 17-JUN-09 21:25:00 to 17-JUN-09 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported on Interstate 24 at the Cadiz exit (U.S. Highway 68).