A line of strong to severe thunderstorms formed along and ahead of a strong cold front on January 17th. These storms produced widespread wind damage across eastern Kentucky.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 15:00:00 to 17-JAN-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP LEWIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A deliver driver reported that numerous tree limbs were down along the roads throughout the county. One tree that was across Hwy 30E near the Breathitt/Magoffin line was blocking the road and had to be removed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 15:10:00 to 17-JAN-12 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOTSON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down throughout the county. Several trees were snapped or uprooted and power lines were downed along Hwy 114 and in Rough and Tough Branch in and near the community of Dotson. A billboard was also severely damaged due to the winds. The local VFD reported several transformer fires due to the downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 15:15:00 to 17-JAN-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down along Hwy 1210 two miles southwest of Martin.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 15:15:00 to 17-JAN-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down along Hwy 194 one mile east of Emma.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 13:55:00 to 17-JAN-12 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICE STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down along Kentucky Highway 1353.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 13:05:00 to 17-JAN-12 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread power outages were reported throughout northern parts of the county. Power lines were down in downtown Mount Sterling.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 14:13:00 to 17-JAN-12 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down and onto power lines in Stanton.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 14:50:00 to 17-JAN-12 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down on Highland Avenue in Jackson.

Strong Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 14:53:00 to 17-JAN-12 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three state Highways were blocked for short periods of time, for less than 45 minutes apiece in and around Stearns. Statey Hwy 90 at mile marker one, State Hwy 3257 between mile markers 4 and 5, and State Hwy 927 between mile markers 5 and 7 all had trees across them at one time.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 14:51:00 to 17-JAN-12 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 12 inch diameter pine tree was snapped off about 6 feet up from its base along Armory Drive in Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 13:55:00 to 17-JAN-12 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down and onto power lines in the Tarr Ridge area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 14:00:00 to 17-JAN-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down along Kentucky Highway 1645.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 14:40:00 to 17-JAN-12 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Tincher Hill Rd 3 miles southwest of Beattyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 14:08:00 to 17-JAN-12 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNES MOUNTAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down along Kentucky Highway 851.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 14:25:00 to 17-JAN-12 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Hwy 3446 five miles north northwest of McKee.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-JAN-12 14:10:00 to 17-JAN-12 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down in Grassy Creek.