Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms, including supercells, brought widespread severe weather to the northeastern half of eastern KY during the afternoon and evening hours of May 10th. The primary mode of severe weather on this date was large hail, with some stones as large as baseballs reported in Bath county. Numerous trees were also blown down in several counties.

Hail in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 20:33:00 to 10-MAY-11 20:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 21:18:00 to 10-MAY-11 21:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISOM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported at Daniels Branch in Isom.

Hail in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 14:40:00 to 10-MAY-11 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail dented a car a mile west northwest of Bethel.

Hail in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 14:43:00 to 10-MAY-11 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter witnessed golf ball to baseball size hail in Sharpsburg. The hail caused damage to cars in the area including broken windshields.

Hail in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 15:04:00 to 10-MAY-11 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDALL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 15:10:00 to 10-MAY-11 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDALL SPGS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 15:10:00 to 10-MAY-11 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 15:40:00 to 10-MAY-11 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 16:14:00 to 10-MAY-11 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 19:22:00 to 10-MAY-11 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Cranston fire chief reported that quarter size hail was falling in Cranston off KY 377.

Hail in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 19:25:00 to 10-MAY-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILDA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 19:25:00 to 10-MAY-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 19:27:00 to 10-MAY-11 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Rain in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 19:30:00 to 10-MAY-11 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURKEY CREEK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rainfall of 1.51 inches was measured at Turkey Creek. Six inches of mud and debris covering the road at 225 Caney Fork. Lightning knocked out power at 389 Caney Fork.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 19:58:00 to 10-MAY-11 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZEBULON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across Zebulon Hwy and a privacy fence was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 20:10:00 to 10-MAY-11 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBIANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and onto a car on Collin St in Collin.

Lightning in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 20:12:00 to 10-MAY-11 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning hit substation at Kemper and power is out at Coal Run Village and various parts of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 20:13:00 to 10-MAY-11 20:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and across Hambley Ave in Pikeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 20:14:00 to 10-MAY-11 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK HORN CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was blown off a drug store.

Hail in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 20:20:00 to 10-MAY-11 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANNEL CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail caused damage to an automobile and a tow behind trailer in Cannel City.

Hail in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 20:25:00 to 10-MAY-11 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STACY FORK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAY-11 20:28:00 to 10-MAY-11 20:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter