Widespread severe thunderstorms brought down numerous trees and caused some damage to structures across eastern Kentucky during the afternoon and evening hours of July 5th. The hardest hit area was Emmalena in Knott where a damage survey team discovered evidence of 80 to 100 mph downburst winds at Camp Nathaniel.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:40:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW MTN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree fell on a man on Hawk Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:19:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:05:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIBA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Tarr Ridge and Hwy 77 near Mariba.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:20:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE TOP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Hwy 582. One of the trees fell onto a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KEE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 55 mph was measured by the Jackson county mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:35:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles snapped on 4th street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:48:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOOSEROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Billys Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down on Highways 635, 3264, and 1676.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORBIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown onto a car in the Oak Grove area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:20:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARJAY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in Arjay.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:20:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAOMI
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Hwy 761.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:20:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVARTS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:30:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEAR CREEK SPGS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in the Clear Creek area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:35:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was down and onto an unoccupied car on Hwy 836.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:45:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:53:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRUNK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree, 18-24 inches in diameter, was broke off approximately 4 feet off the ground along Hwy 1470 E.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:35:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was snapped off approximately 15 feet above the ground at the London State Office Building in London, KY.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 17:10:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNYBROOK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Hwy 200.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:35:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was blown off a tobacco house and a greenhouse was damaged in London.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:50:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WENDOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell on a garage on Wendover Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORBIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Save A Lot store in Corbin suffered roof damage.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:13:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIN
Reported by: Mesonet

The Jackson county mesonet site measured 1.15 inches of  rainfall between 313 and 343 pm today. The site also measured 0.21 inches of rain in a five minute period  between 338 and 343 pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 12:45:00 to 05-JUL-12 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in South Williamson.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 12:58:00 to 05-JUL-12 12:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMAHAWK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down at Stafford.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 12:58:00 to 05-JUL-12 12:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLEMAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Hwy 1056 at McCarr.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:10:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: REPUBLIC
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and across Wolfpit Branch Rd.

Flash Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flowing water deep enough to cover the tires on vehicles was reported on Hwy 476.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:40:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESBORO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The roof of a Big Lots store and various other business signs along Hwy 25E were damaged or blown away completely.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:48:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down and the siding was blown off of a garage on Missouri Hollow Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:06:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDGAP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was blown off an outbuilding at Sand Gap.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:06:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMMALENA
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm damage survey team found damage associated with 80-100 mph down burst winds at Camp Nathaniel near Emmalena. Numerous large diameter trees wre snapped or uprooted and were lying in a northwest to southeast direction. One large uprooted tree fell onto a building owned by the camp and other buildings received minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:10:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Power lines were blown down on George Drake Rd..

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:22:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: VADA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down on D Abner Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:22:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATTHEW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down on Hwy 364.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:40:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALT LICK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down on Hwy 211.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:40:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down on Fairground Ridge Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:40:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOOPS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Van Thompson Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:45:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW ROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down on Yellow Rock Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:45:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EWINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on US 60E.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:48:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUDITH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down near the Carrington Green golf course on the Bath county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:50:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down in Mount Sterling and countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:55:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four trees were blown down along Hwy 52 between Bear Track and  Beattyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Hwy 1498.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRETT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Hwy 777.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:13:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYPO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines were blown down on Couchtown Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:13:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAVIES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down at Chavies.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:09:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree fell on a house in the Combs area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:04:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down at Adams Branch and on Hwy 36 at Craigs Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:45:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLHOPE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down at Sand Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:36:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: URBAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Highways 638 and 687.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:56:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down on Adams Branch Rd and on Hwy 36.