Severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a strong cold front moving through Eastern Kentucky on February 18th. Numerous reports of large hail were received as these storms moved through.

Hail in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 13:55:00 to 18-FEB-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARK CAMP
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 14:25:00 to 18-FEB-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 15:16:00 to 18-FEB-09 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One inch diameter hail and highs that bent trees over were observed near Salyersville.

Hail in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 15:05:00 to 18-FEB-09 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAXTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 13:25:00 to 18-FEB-09 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 15:43:00 to 18-FEB-09 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 15:43:00 to 18-FEB-09 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 15:45:00 to 18-FEB-09 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 15:50:00 to 18-FEB-09 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 13:32:00 to 18-FEB-09 13:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 13:40:00 to 18-FEB-09 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The largest reported was 1.25 inches in diameter. The average observed hail size was three quarters of an inch in diameter.

Hail in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 14:31:00 to 18-FEB-09 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One inch hail was observed along with high winds and 100 foot visibility.

Hail in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 14:33:00 to 18-FEB-09 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One half to three quarter inch hail was observed and fell for 8 minutes.

Hail in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 14:38:00 to 18-FEB-09 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEARNS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 14:38:00 to 18-FEB-09 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 15:05:00 to 18-FEB-09 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-09 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 13:47:00 to 18-FEB-09 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail was observed at the intersection of Highways 90 and 1275.

Hail in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-09 15:09:00 to 18-FEB-09 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZEL GREEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel size hail was observed in Gilmore and Hazel Green.