Clusters of thunderstorms developed along a cold front as it moved east across the Mississippi Valley. As the atmosphere became very unstable due to daytime heating and hot south winds, the clusters evolved into a well-organized mesoscale convective system during the afternoon. Numerous reports of damaging winds accompanied storms within the complex as it moved southeast. The tail end of the complex stalled over the Hopkinsville area during the evening, causing a flash flood.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 22:10:00 to 16-JUN-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Hopkinsville, several flooded streets were impassable. Police diverted traffic from these roads. Many other city streets were under five to six inches of water and were becoming impassable. At least three homes were evacuated by the fire department when they became surrounded by floodwater. One of the evacuations became more complicated when a motorist lost control of his vehicle and ran over a safety line being used by rescuers to pull a resident from his home. Outside the city, water was over several roads. At least one road outside the city was impassable. Radar estimated two and one-half inches fell in two hours, with storm totals as much as 3 to 5 inches.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 16-JUN-10 02:00:00 to 16-JUN-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASKY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were still covered with water and barricaded in the Hopkinsville area following the flash flood.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 21:45:00 to 15-JUN-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

West of Hopkinsville near Julien, a few large trees were blown down, including one that was snapped. One barn was destroyed along Highway 272, along with a small shed and other small outbuildings. Some corn crops were damaged. Near the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport, a tree fell on a home. The canopy of a gas station was partially blown down in Hopkinsville. Large branches were blown down onto a few Hopkinsville streets. Power outages were sporadic. Three flags were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 16:05:00 to 15-JUN-10 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORYDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The roof and two chimneys of a house were blown off. The roof was a rubberized roof recently installed after a tornado the previous year.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 16:20:00 to 15-JUN-10 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kentucky mesonet site near Marion measured a peak wind gust to 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 17:40:00 to 15-JUN-10 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRAFFENVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

On U.S. Highway 68 southeast of Draffenville, a small building used as a car sales office was blown off its foundation. In Draffenville, wind gusts were estimated from 60 to 65 mph. Utility lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 16:50:00 to 15-JUN-10 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE HGTS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

On U.S. Highway 60 about a mile west of Interstate 24, a 30-foot radio tower on top of a fire station was blown down. Further east on U.S. 60 in the city of Paducah, a few trees were blown down and some siding was blown off houses. Windows were blown out of a couple businesses in downtown Paducah. One of the downed trees was a large oak tree that was uprooted. An awning on a house was destroyed, and a fence was blown down. In and near downtown Paducah, large tree limbs were blown down. A four-inch limb landed on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 16:10:00 to 15-JUN-10 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trained spotters estimated wind speeds of 60 mph in the Henderson area. Small trees were snapped in the city of Henderson. A wind gust to 55 mph was measured at the Henderson City-County Airport. Six power poles and some trees were down on U.S. Highway 60 near Baskett, and sections of a fence were tossed into a nearby field.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 16:11:00 to 15-JUN-10 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Shingles were blown off roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 15:20:00 to 15-JUN-10 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down over a city street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 15:55:00 to 15-JUN-10 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRDSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A campground along the Ohio River at Birdsville sustained minor to moderate damage. Two camper trailers were moved off their blocks. Some awnings were blown off campers. Several trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 17:30:00 to 15-JUN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 15:30:00 to 15-JUN-10 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree tops up to 18 inches in diameter were blown down along Kentucky Highway 358 near Rossington. On the Interstate 24 bridge over the Ohio River, a trained spotter measured a wind gust to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 15:42:00 to 15-JUN-10 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURGIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and trees were blown down on a street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 17:00:00 to 15-JUN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Doors on farms were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 15:55:00 to 15-JUN-10 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGANFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some shingles were blown off. Tree limbs were blown down. The period of strong winds was about 10 to 15 minutes long.

Heavy Rain in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 17:10:00 to 15-JUN-10 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PADUCAH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several streets in downtown Paducah were covered by water.

Flash Flood in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 15-JUN-10 22:10:00 to 16-JUN-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADIZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over a side street in Cadiz and over Kentucky Highway 1175 south of Cadiz. Radar estimated storm total rainfall as much as 3 to 5 inches south of Cadiz.