A bow echo with damaging winds and isolated large hail moved east-southeastward across southern parts of western Kentucky. The complex of thunderstorms maintained severity as the atmosphere destabilized during the afternoon. The storms were aided by a supply of moist and unstable air, characterized by steep mid-level lapse rates and rich boundary layer moisture. Mixed layer cape values were around 3,000 j/kg. A descending rear inflow jet of 40 to 50 knots enhanced damaging wind potential.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUN-12 15:10:00 to 11-JUN-12 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRAFFENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, a tree fell on a vehicle with a person inside. Minor injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUN-12 14:15:00 to 11-JUN-12 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kentucky Highway 1129 and U.S. Highway 45 were closed briefly due to trees and debris over the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUN-12 15:12:00 to 11-JUN-12 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUN-12 14:35:00 to 11-JUN-12 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: REIDLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee estimated a wind gust to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUN-12 15:08:00 to 11-JUN-12 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND RIVERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At the north end of the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, a trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUN-12 16:05:00 to 11-JUN-12 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 60 mph was measured at the intersection of U.S. Highways 41 and 68 on the southeast side of Hopkinsville. A trained spotter measured a wind gust to 58 mph just west of Hopkinsville. A trained spotter in Hopkinsville estimated a wind gust to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUN-12 15:30:00 to 11-JUN-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENERGY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Numerous trees were blown down in the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. The strongest winds struck Sugar Bay on Kentucky Lake, and then swept east across Energy Lake campground. Numerous trees, limbs, and power lines were blown down in Energy Lake campground. Trees were down in Sugar Bay campground.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUN-12 15:08:00 to 11-JUN-12 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In and around Benton, a metal storage building was damaged. A pole barn collapsed. A structure under construction was damaged. Three trees were blown down across roads. A house porch was damaged, and two trees were uprooted.