On March 23rd, a cold front and associated dry line moved through eastern Kentucky. Supercell and Multicellular thunderstorms developed and moved into eastern Kentucky Wednesday. The storms produced numerous instances of large hail and straight-line winds and prompted the issuance of multiple severe thunderstorm warnings.

Heavy Rain in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 22-MAR-11 07:41:00 to 23-MAR-11 07:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOUSANDSTICKS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A 24 hour rainfall total of 0.95 inches was reported in Thousandsticks.

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 14:06:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported along Grundy Rd 2 miles northeast of Somerset.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 14:40:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: EZEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Large tree limbs were blown down in Ezel.

Hail in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 13:40:00 to 23-MAR-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail report came from the McCreary county bus garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 15:23:00 to 23-MAR-11 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUCKY STOP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on power lines on Calk road. One tree fell down on Old Nest Egg near Kentucky 11.

Hail in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 15:30:00 to 23-MAR-11 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail was the size of golfballs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 15:35:00 to 23-MAR-11 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIBA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees fell down on highway 77 near Red River Gorge entrance. A school bus was trapped between the downed trees.

Hail in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 15:40:00 to 23-MAR-11 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail covered the ground.

Hail in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 15:40:00 to 23-MAR-11 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail covered the ground.

Hail in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 15:41:00 to 23-MAR-11 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was lots of dime sized hail with some penny sized hail mixed in covering the ground. The hail lasted 5 to 7 minutes.

Hail in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 15:44:00 to 23-MAR-11 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENNISTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail occurred at highway 460 east.

Hail in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 15:48:00 to 23-MAR-11 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail was the size of a quarter.

Hail in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 15:58:00 to 23-MAR-11 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail was the size of a quarter.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 18:25:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKHOLDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down on highway 26 north of Jacks Fork road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 18:50:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEARL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A roof was blown off of a porch attached to a trailer and a shed was blown onto highway 1595.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 16:48:00 to 23-MAR-11 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was one tree down blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 16:48:00 to 23-MAR-11 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMAHAWK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was one tree uprooted and dime sized hail was seen.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 16:48:00 to 23-MAR-11 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was two trees uprooted and nickel sized hail was also seen.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 16:50:00 to 23-MAR-11 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST HELENS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A trailer was blown to pieces and numerous trees fell down on Mooretown road just off of highway 52.

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 16:50:00 to 23-MAR-11 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Nickel sized hail covered the ground at a local church.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: KECK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

The hail was the size of quarters.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:10:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: KECK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large pine tree was uprooted off by thunderstorm wind causing damage to a house.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:10:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

The hail was the size of golf balls at Lakeside.

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:11:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was the size of quarters.

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:08:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

The hail occurred at 6:10.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:15:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The hail was the size of golf balls.

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:17:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SOMERSET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

The event occurred between 602 PM and 620 PM.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:30:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BERNSTADT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

The wind blew down two to three trees.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:30:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNCH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was the size of nickels.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:32:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST PRESTONSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down on a power line.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:37:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERNSTADT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was a size of golf balls.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:40:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail was the size of a hen egg.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:40:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHTOP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The hail was the size of golf balls.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:42:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was the size of half dollars.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:43:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

The event occurred between 643 PM and 658 PM.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:45:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was the size of tennis balls.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:59:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: META
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down and were blocking highway 194 at the mouth of Bevins Branch.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 18:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was the size of tennis balls.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 18:08:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANSOM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees have been blown down and were blocking highway 1056.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 18:10:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Long Fork road blocking traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 18:20:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FEDSCREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on Little Card Road.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 17:40:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LOZ)MCGEE FLD LONDO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

The hail was the size of golf balls.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAR-11 16:44:00 to 23-MAR-11 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was 12 to 14 inch diameter trees snapped off. Some pea sized hail was seen as well. Winds were reported at least 70 mph.