A nearly stationary cold front draped across northern TN, isentropic lift over the boundary, and a moist and unstable air mass were the culprits for severe weather on May 15th across portions of eastern KY. Hail once again was the primary severe weather event reported to the weather office, with hail ranging in size from dimes to golf balls.

Hail in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 15:58:00 to 15-MAY-10 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One inch hail and a downed tree were reported at Betsey.

Hail in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 16:16:00 to 15-MAY-10 16:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell at Murl.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 18:50:00 to 15-MAY-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down along Hwy 30. Another large tree was also blown down onto a sign at the intersection of Hwy 30 and Airport Rd.

Hail in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 19:20:00 to 15-MAY-10 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SECO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 16:22:00 to 15-MAY-10 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell in the Cabell area.

Hail in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 17:01:00 to 15-MAY-10 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: HISEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail fell in Hisel.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 17:12:00 to 15-MAY-10 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several 6-8 inch diameter tree tops were blown down a trained spotters house along with his neighbor.

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 17:20:00 to 15-MAY-10 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAKES
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The friend of a trained spotter reported that half dollar size hail fell in Frakes.

Hail in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 16:54:00 to 15-MAY-10 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLE PT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A retired NWS employee reported half dollar size hail in Belle Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 17:55:00 to 15-MAY-10 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESBORO
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two good sized trees were blown down in city limits. There was also ankle deep water on most streets and parking lots.

Flash Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 18:12:00 to 15-MAY-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Kentucky State Police reported that Highway 25E had a foot of water flowing across all 4 lanes about 1.5 miles north of the TN line.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 18:43:00 to 15-MAY-10 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was blown down on Oakwood Dr in Wolverine.

Hail in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 17:31:00 to 15-MAY-10 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERBY KNOB
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball size hail fell at Kerby Knob.

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 17:50:00 to 15-MAY-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 21:00:00 to 16-MAY-10 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALVIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Route 1344 was covered with water in most areas with some trees down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 16:40:00 to 15-MAY-10 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE LILY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down in the White Lily area.

Hail in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 17:50:00 to 15-MAY-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARCREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 15-MAY-10 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARMLEYSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 15-MAY-10 17:35:00 to 15-MAY-10 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVER BOTTOM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 1955 1 mile south of Clover Bottom.