A surface low pressure center moved northeast from eastern Arkansas, passing across northwest Tennessee and into western Kentucky. A closed 500 mb low was centered over the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Along and east of the surface low pressure center track, scattered strong to severe thunderstorms were embedded within a large area of rain. The storms were aided by convergence in the exit region of an intense south-southwesterly low-level jet of around 50 knots. Upper-level divergence within the right entrance region of a jet streak over northern Indiana further enhanced the storms. A couple of isolated tornadoes and microbursts accompanied the storms.

Hail in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-11 19:15:00 to 25-SEP-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST BROOK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime-size hail occurred just south of Hopkinsville along the Pennyrile Parkway at Highway 1613.

Heavy Rain in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 25-SEP-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PAH)BARKLEY ARPT PA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The calendar day rainfall total was 3.38 inches at the Paducah National Weather Service.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-11 19:25:00 to 25-SEP-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTONS GAP
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A trailer was overturned near Mortons Gap.

Tornado in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-11 19:50:00 to 25-SEP-11 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERNDON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Two barns were damaged. One of the barns was nearly levelled. A pole barn lost one side and some roofing. Several trees were snapped or blown down, and several tree tops were snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph.

Lightning in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-11 14:25:00 to 25-SEP-11 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike caused two house fires that broke out across the street from one another. One of the houses was heavily damaged.

Heavy Rain in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-11 18:00:00 to 25-SEP-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURRAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Many back roads around the county were covered with water.

Tornado in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-11 19:25:00 to 25-SEP-11 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE PLAINS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This short-lived tornado occurred along Highway 813. One framed home and one mobile home were destroyed. There was minor damage to two framed homes. Four sheds were destroyed. Power lines were blown down. Several large trees were downed or uprooted. The destroyed mobile home was thrown about 30 feet into a tree. The lone resident of the mobile home was ejected, but he sustained no injuries requiring treatment. The destroyed framed home lost most of the roof, and bricks were shifted. Peak winds were estimated near 120 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-11 17:35:00 to 25-SEP-11 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The dust collector on top of a feed mill was blown off, leaving behind a large hole in the roof. A metal roof was torn off a shed behind a hardware store. The shed roof was deposited in trees. Both the feed mill and shed sustained water damage due to rainwater. Shingles were torn off roofs around town. Trees and limbs were blown down across the city, resulting in power outages. A tree limb struck a porch on a trailer. Signs were blown over.

Heavy Rain in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-11 19:20:00 to 25-SEP-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELAWARE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over the eastbound lanes of the Audubon Parkway at the 11 and 12 mile markers. A major street was flooded in the city of Owensboro.

Heavy Rain in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-11 18:00:00 to 25-SEP-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Minor street flooding occurred on U.S. Highway 60 in Henderson, as well as some other lesser-travelled roads and streets. High water signs were placed on those roads and streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-11 17:50:00 to 25-SEP-11 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZION
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Near Zion, a microburst containing estimated winds near 85 mph occurred along Highway 351. One pole barn was destroyed, and one garage was damaged. The house sustained damage to porch columns, and two windows were broken. Several large trees were downed or uprooted. The damage area was about one-half mile long and one-quarter mile wide. At Spottsville, a trained spotter estimated wind gusts were near 65 mph. Emergency managers reported many trees and limbs down at unspecified locations across the county, causing roadway blockages and some spotty power outages.