A strong low pressure center moved northeast from Oklahoma into south central Missouri by late afternoon, with a warm front extending east from the low across western Kentucky. The warm front served as a focusing mechanism for some of the ingredients needed for tornadogenesis.

Tornado in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 16:38:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A small rope tornado was observed by trained spotters. The tornado was seen occasionally lifting off the ground. No damage was located, possibly because it was located over fields. Maximum winds were likely around 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 15:55:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A tree was downed on the south end of town. Wind gusts were estimated at 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 16:22:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: APEX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof of a garage was damaged.

Hail in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 14:58:00 to 28-MAR-09 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUNN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENSLEYTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi truck was overturned on Interstate 24 near mile marker 88.

Funnel Cloud in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 16:06:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two funnel clouds were reported on the south side of the community.

Hail in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 15:13:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENSHAW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 15:40:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail was reported along Highway 109.

Hail in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 16:10:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The nickel size hail was reported near exit 44 of the Pennyrile Parkway. The hail lasted five minutes.

Tornado in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 15:40:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOXVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The second tornado spawned by this supercell was stronger and longer lived. This second tornado formed along Highway 141 and moved northeast along the highway. Damage was spotty at the beginning of the damage path, where a small grain bin imploded. Further along the damage path, a 30-by-50 foot machinery shed was destroyed. The estimated maximum winds were near 140 mph as the tornado approached the Henderson County line. The tornado continued into Henderson County.

Tornado in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 15:44:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGS MILLS
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado crossed into Henderson County from Union County. The tornado was near its maximum intensity of 140 mph near the county line. A Ford Ranger pickup truck was hurled about one quarter mile. Several other vehicles were overturned. Six homes were destroyed, ten received major damage, and sixty homes and buildings received minor damage. Much of the damage occurred in and near Corydon, especially along U.S. Highway 60. The hardest-hit buildings lost most walls and the roof. At least one grain bin was flattened. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted. The average path width was about 300 yards. The tornado was photographed by an emergency management official. Due to the rain-wrapped nature of the tornado and the distance the photo was taken from, the tornado was not easily identifiable in the photo. The photographer was near where the tornado lifted or dissipated, less than a mile from the Henderson County airport. However, the tornado was still some distance away at the time of the photo.

Hail in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 15:50:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The quarter size hail was reported along Interstate 24 and along Highway 41.

Tornado in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 15:23:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: YUBA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This was the first tornado spawned by a supercell storm that originated over Crittenden County. This was a relatively weak and short-lived tornado compared to the second. Two camper trailers were overturned, one 30-by-30 foot farm shed was destroyed, and several trees were down. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph.

Hail in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 17:05:00 to 28-MAR-09 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was up to golf-ball size on the south side of the city. Quarter-size hail occurred in town.

Hail in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 16:22:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 15:39:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA FAYETTE
Magnitude: 2.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Storm chaser vehicles were damaged.

Hail in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 15:25:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIDE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Very large hail occurred with the supercell that crossed the county. Baseball size hail near the community of Pride broke windshields and shredded siding of modular homes. Quarter-size hail was reported in Morganfield.

Hail in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 16:36:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail and wind gusts to 55 mph were reported just north of  Calhoun. Nickel size hail was reported west of town.

Hail in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 15:50:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAR-09 16:55:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LOUISVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two rope-like funnel clouds were reported nearing the ground.