An early season severe weather outbreak occurred across eastern KY on February 28th. The first storms began moving across the area around 6am on Monday. The final warnings were issued around 915 am. The primary mode of severe weather was lines of strong to severe storms with bowing segments and embedded supercell structures. Most of the events were straight line wind damage, with a few reports of large hail and one confirmed short lived tornado that occurred in Wolfe county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around the county between about 7 and 10 am. Four to five thousand people were without power during the morning hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 06:55:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Winchester Road just north of the town of Palmer on the Estill Clark county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUGHNS MILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large trees had been blown down. Several out buildings were also damaged or had their roofs blown off in the Hardwick Creek area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree at least 12 inches in diameter was blown down and onto power lines, blocking Hwy 715 just south of Rogers.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:25:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLIVER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Hwy 1010 in Toliver.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: STACY FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported that his lawn furniture was being blown around by thunderstorm wind gusts 3 miles south of Canel City. Pea size hail was also falling when the report was called in.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:35:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs the size of a persons arm were being blown down in the community of Pulaski south of Eubank.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:35:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Lee county superintendent reported that all of the schools across the county were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:36:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WONNIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported a wind gust of 53 mph in Wonnie. He also reported the 0.26 inches of rain had fallen in about 30 minutes at his location.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:50:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNSIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 50 mph in the community of Burnside.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:48:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 16.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A double wide trailer was blown over and had the roof blown off. A single wide trailer had most its roof blown off as well. One large apple tree was uprooted as well. The damage occurred at Long Branch just west of Salyersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:55:00 to 28-FEB-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A trailer was blown over within the city limits of Salyersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:05:00 to 28-FEB-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Pulaski county EM received numerous reports of downed trees and structural damage from around the county. Reports were received of shingles being blown off of roofs and of a carport being blown into a street and causing damage to an occupied car.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous reports were received of downed trees from around the county, including Talbert and Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:25:00 to 28-FEB-11 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down and the roof of a barn was blown off on Buffalo Branch Road near Siler in Knox county. An RV was also blown over at this location.

Hail in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:48:00 to 28-FEB-11 08:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Pikeville.

Hail in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:55:00 to 28-FEB-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 09:27:00 to 28-FEB-11 09:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 09:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An 8 by 12 foot shed was moved about 40 feet by a thunderstorm wind gust. A few shingles and some siding was torn off one structure. An unsupported concrete block wall was also knocked over. The damage occurred at the corner of 23rd and Winchester Streets in Middlesboro.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SACKETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous creeks and streams around the county were at or out of there banks, including areas around the Poor Fork, Be Tree Creek, and Race Track Hollow near Hwy 7.

Flood in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUDITH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slate Creek was out of its banks at numerous locations around northwestern Menifee county near the Montgomery county line.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONFLUENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Streams and creeks around the area were at or approaching bankful. A few low water crossings had water over the road.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 3401 at the Dry Fork community has a foot of standing water over the road.

Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANGUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads across the county were under water.

Heavy Rain in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 09:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The storm total rainfall since 930 am was 1.5 inches.

Heavy Rain in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOUSANDSTICKS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Some minor flooding from ditches and culverts was occurring as water was backing up onto roadways. An observer also reported 1.68 inches of rain during the day on Monday.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 09:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were impacted by flooding. Bee Tree Branch, Long Branch, and Star Roads were closed.

Hail in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:25:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch diameter hail was reported in Campton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:28:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDSAW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several houses along Landsaw Rd sustained roof damage. Several trees were also blown down along the Mountain Parkway near Landsaw.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:32:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILLMORE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An overhang porch and pieces of siding were torn off a mobile home in Gilmore.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:44:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERNIE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several large trees were blown down or snapped off along the Mountain Parkway near mile marker 68 in Kernie.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power outages were reported in Calaboose.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:17:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Powers outages were reported around the county. Numerous trees were blown down around the county as well.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some minor street flooding was still occurring in Jenkins.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULVAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 7 in Red Star was still flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:05:00 to 28-FEB-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An employee of Alton Blakely Ford south of Somerset reported that extensive damage occurred to numerous vehicles on the car lot, the dealership sign, the showroom roof, and the buildings HVAC system. The paint, windshields, and headlights of numerous vehicles had been damaged to varying degrees by flying debris. The thunderstorms winds blew a piece of the damaged fiberglass sign through the windshield of one of the cars on the dealership lot.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:05:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOWLTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were partially blocking the road at the intersection of James Crowe Hollow and Cat Creek Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:25:00 to 28-FEB-11 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP GROUNDS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A daycare center operator near Siler reported that trees were blown down on Rocky Branch Road off Ohler Road. The day care center building was lifted off its foundation, resulting in damage to the building. One witness reported that they saw water lifted from a nearby pond. Other witnesses reported hearing a loud roar as the storm approached.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:05:00 to 28-FEB-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOURBON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Public Safety Director reported that a fiberglass greenhouse had been blown about 100 feet off its foundation during the height of the storm. Other debris had also been blown up to 500 feet away from where the greenhouse formally sat.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST IRVINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A resident of Shady Lane, in Irvine, reported that her metal shed had been severely damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts on Monday morning.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:05:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down and onto the corner of a home located at the intersection of Estill Ave and River Drive in Irvine.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:05:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUGHNS MILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Downed power lines blocked the road at the intersection of Hardwicks Creek and Frames Branch Roads southwest of Stanton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 06:50:00 to 28-FEB-11 06:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down county wide. Areas affected included Ravenna, Wagersville, McKee, Cow Creek, and Richmond Rd. Power outages were also reported across the county.

Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:50:00 to 28-FEB-11 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CARR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Shallow flood water was flowing across Hwy 1056 in McCarr, about a quarter of a mile south of Buskirk. Small hail was being washed across the road by the flood water at the same location.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXIE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Large trees were blown down along KY 1010 and the Mountain Parkway by thunderstorm wind gusts 1 mile north of Lexie.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 09:15:00 to 28-FEB-11 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISOM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 160 was closed temporarily due to a tree having been blown across it.

Tornado in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 07:37:00 to 28-FEB-11 07:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILLMORE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado was confirmed to have touched down 1 mile north of Gilmore. The tornados track was one quarter of a mile long and 100 yards wide. Numerous trees were snapped and scattered along the tornados path. One mobile home had its roof blow off and was also pushed about 5 feet off of its foundation. One barn was destroyed. Two other mobile homes had roof and siding damage. One outbuilding used as a sawmill was also destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:15:00 to 28-FEB-11 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORBIN LONDON ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind damage occurred to a house and a building on the Sweet Hollow Golf course. A mobile home was also damaged when a tree fell on it.

Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 28-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEECH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Bowlings Creek Rd was closed due to water over the road.