A line of storms moved through during the afternoon hours of April 23rd.  Damaging thunderstorm winds, tornadoes, and flash flooding occurred with this event.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWEN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:17:00 to 23-APR-11 14:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LIBERTY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were across the highway and roofs were off outbuildings due to damaging thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:04:00 to 23-APR-11 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLISTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A roof was damaged on a home due to damaging thunderstorm winds.  In addition, trees and power poles were reported down due to the winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENDLETON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:20:00 to 23-APR-11 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:40:00 to 23-APR-11 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree branches, a barn, and trees were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENDLETON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:20:00 to 23-APR-11 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALMOUTH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENDLETON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:22:00 to 23-APR-11 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTLER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was blown over due to damaging thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:48:00 to 23-APR-11 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees fell on three houses due to damaging thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 15:30:00 to 23-APR-11 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERRY VANCEBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree limbs were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.

Tornado in KENTON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:14:00 to 23-APR-11 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RYLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado briefly touched down and caused numerous trees to be blown down, minor damage to the elementary school, and an outbuilding to be destroyed.  The estimated maximum wind speed based on damage is around 95 miles per hour.

Tornado in PENDLETON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:12:00 to 23-APR-11 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in Grant County near Greenville Road at 1410 and passed into Pendleton County on Price Pike at 1412.  The tornado continued in Pendleton County until 1415 when it lifted near Route 467 just passed Fogle Road.  The tornado was on the ground in Grant County for 1.47 miles and in Pendleton County for 2.81 miles.  The total tornado path was 4.28 miles.  Damage in Grant County was around thirty thousand dollars and damage in Pendleton County was around five thousand dollars.  Estimated maximum wind speed based on damage was around 90 miles per hour.  The tornado in both counties was rated EF1.  In Grant County significant damage occurred to a well constructed barn near Greenville Road.  Numerous trees were down along the path, both in Grant and in Pendleton Counties.

Flash Flood in MASON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 15:00:00 to 23-APR-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH RIPLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Water was flowing rapidly over roadways due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in KENTON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 15:00:00 to 23-APR-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two to three feet of water was over a road due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in OWEN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:07:00 to 23-APR-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SQUIRESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads were closed near the Kentucky River.  The community of Perry Park was partially cut off due to the high water.

Tornado in GRANT, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 13:59:00 to 23-APR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLSOM
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

On Folsom-Jonesville Road the tornado destroyed a garage, damaged a trailer, and damaged another nearby house.  When the tornado crossed Warsaw Road it destroyed a barn.  Numerous trees were also blown down along the path of the tornado.  The maximum estimated wind speed based on damage is 70 miles per hour.

Tornado in GRANT, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:10:00 to 23-APR-11 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHCUTT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in Grant County near Greenville Road at 1410 and passed into Pendleton County on Price Pike at 1412.  The tornado continued in Pendleton County until 1415 when it lifted near Route 467 just passed Fogle Road.  The tornado was on the ground in Grant County for 1.47 miles and in Pendleton County for 2.81 miles.  The total tornado path was 4.28 miles.  Damage in Grant County was around thirty thousand dollars and damage in Pendleton County was around five thousand dollars.  Estimated maximum wind speed based on damage was around 90 miles per hour.  The tornado in both counties was rated EF1.  In Grant County significant damage occurred to a well constructed barn near Greenville Road.  Numerous trees were down along the path, both in Grant and in Pendleton Counties.

Flash Flood in BRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 15:00:00 to 23-APR-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was covering roadways due to heavy rainfall.