A large convective complex with very heavy rain tracked across the lower Ohio Valley during the morning of April 27.  As it moved into central Kentucky, it moved into an region where the atmosphere had not been worked over by previous storms.  Shear profiles across this region were conducive to tornadoes.  As the storms moved into south central Kentucky they were able to strengthen, producing damaging winds and three tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 05:26:00 to 27-APR-11 05:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUGTUSSLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down near the Kentucky-Tennessee state line.

Tornado in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 05:32:00 to 27-APR-11 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 105 mph touched down in Greensburg. Numerous windows and chimneys were damaged in downtown Greensburg. Trees were snapped and uprooted along US 68 throughout the path. Greensburg's industrial park suffered the worst damage when a brick building suffered exterior and interior damage. North of Bluff Boom Road the tornado significantly damaged a mobile home and destroyed two barns.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 06:23:00 to 27-APR-11 06:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 06:59:00 to 27-APR-11 06:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across Hwy. 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 07:41:00 to 27-APR-11 07:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNNVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 08:04:00 to 27-APR-11 08:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down county-wide.  A roof was also blown off a trailer.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 08:20:00 to 27-APR-11 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOG WALK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple mobile homes were damaged and trees were blown down.  Power lines were down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 08:35:00 to 27-APR-11 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed and snapped along Gabbard Rd.  One was blown on to a mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 08:45:00 to 27-APR-11 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONESBOROUGH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tobacco barn was damaged along Hwy. 627.

Flood in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 15:50:00 to 27-APR-11 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAR MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Two feet of water covered Hwy. 1375 near Star Mills.

Tornado in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 06:02:00 to 27-APR-11 06:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Monroe county approximately 1 mile northwest of Vernon. The tornado traveled to the northeast into Cumberland county before finally lifting 2.3 miles northeast of Judio. Two large barns and several outbuildings were destroyed. Hundreds of hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted, with a few trees landing on houses causing roof damage. A few other houses in the vicinity had minor structural damage as well.  Maximum winds were estimated to be 110 mph.

Tornado in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 06:04:00 to 27-APR-11 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKS FERRY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Monroe county approximately 1 mile northwest of Vernon. The tornado traveled to the northeast into Cumberland county before finally lifting 2.3 miles northeast of Judio. Two large barns and several outbuildings were destroyed. Hundreds of hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted, with a few trees landing on houses causing roof damage. A few other houses in the vicinity had minor structural damage as well. Maximum winds were estimated to be 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-11 05:38:00 to 27-APR-11 05:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMPKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near Center Point Rd.