A strong cold front moving across the area, combined with very strong winds just a few thousand feet above the ground, resulted in the development of severe thunderstorms across Eastern Kentucky during the early morning hours of February 27th. Numerous downed trees were reported throughout the area.

Strong Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 06:50:00 to 27-FEB-09 06:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Highway 522 in Putney.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 06:52:00 to 27-FEB-09 06:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Large limbs were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 07:05:00 to 27-FEB-09 07:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Becks Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 07:05:00 to 27-FEB-09 07:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORBIN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A couple of trees were blown down near Highway 1223 on Campbell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 07:45:00 to 27-FEB-09 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: STINNETT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Highway 406. Two more trees were blown down on Highway 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 05:24:00 to 27-FEB-09 05:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVEE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Small limbs had to be removed from the intersection of Kidville Road and Nest Egg Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 05:24:00 to 27-FEB-09 05:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A large tree had to be removed from Osborne Road near Mt. Sterling.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 05:52:00 to 27-FEB-09 05:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 2.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A county official observed large limbs down along Cane Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 05:15:00 to 27-FEB-09 05:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two large trees had to be removed from roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 06:25:00 to 27-FEB-09 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST HELENS
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A couple of trees were down on Highway 2016.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 06:28:00 to 27-FEB-09 06:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VICTORY
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down on Highway 192 about 12 miles east of Somerset.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 06:29:00 to 27-FEB-09 06:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLEDSOE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Highway 221 west.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 06:30:00 to 27-FEB-09 06:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUERRANT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts at the intersection of 2469 and Highland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 06:30:00 to 27-FEB-09 06:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Highway 192.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 06:45:00 to 27-FEB-09 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BERNSTADT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down near Highway 30.

Strong Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 04:20:00 to 27-FEB-09 04:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was down and blocking Ky Hwy 406 in Stinnett.

Strong Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 27-FEB-09 04:20:00 to 27-FEB-09 04:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree is down and blocking Ky Hwy 421 in Asher.