A strong squall line that developed along a line from Chicago to Louisiana during the evening hours on January 22nd continued across western and central Kentucky during the early morning hours. This slowly weakening line brought scattered wind damage west of Interstate 65 and isolated damage farther east.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 01:23:00 to 23-JAN-12 01:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHWEIZER
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Kentucky Mesonet site measured a 59 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 01:23:00 to 23-JAN-12 01:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported numerous power outages across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 02:15:00 to 23-JAN-12 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several power outages developed near Ratcliff.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 01:42:00 to 23-JAN-12 01:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported scattered trees down county-wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 02:25:00 to 23-JAN-12 02:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported some vehicle damage from downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 00:40:00 to 23-JAN-12 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGANTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that a few trees were downed across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 00:19:00 to 23-JAN-12 00:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Local amateur radio reported a tree down across State Highway 69.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 03:50:00 to 23-JAN-12 03:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported a few trees down along Cross Pike near Parksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 01:12:00 to 23-JAN-12 01:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEITCHFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported two trees downed just south of Leitchfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Casey County Road Dept reported several trees downed across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 01:19:00 to 23-JAN-12 01:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Bowling Green media reported trees and power lines down in Woodburn.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 00:14:00 to 23-JAN-12 00:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that a storage building was destroyed. Roof damage was noted with a few nearby homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 00:35:00 to 23-JAN-12 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JERICO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that a roof was removed from a mobile home.  Sections of this roof struck several power lines, which were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 00:37:00 to 23-JAN-12 00:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLOVERPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The local emergency management reported that two trees were downed across roads in the county. One large tree fell across Holt Road 2 miles east of Cloverport. The other fell just west of Hardinsburg near the intersection of State Highways 144 and 992.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 02:25:00 to 23-JAN-12 02:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OKOLONA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Louisville media reported a downed power line and damaged power pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 00:14:00 to 23-JAN-12 00:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISPORT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported that a barn was destroyed along State Highway 334.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 23-JAN-12 03:24:00 to 23-JAN-12 03:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENICKS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that one tree was downed near Riley.