During the afternoon and evening hours of March 2nd, 2012, an historic tornado outbreak occurred in eastern Kentucky. Tornadoes struck Menifee, Morgan, Bath, Wolfe, Laurel, Johnson and Martin Counties causing a combined 16 deaths in those counties. The hardest hit areas were West Liberty in Morgan county, Salyersville in Magoffin county, and East Bernstadt in Laurel county. One of the strongest tornadoes in this outbreak, rated at EF-3 with winds estimated at 140 mph, caused extensive damage in Menifee and Morgan counties. This tornado killed 2 people in Menifee county and took an additional 6 lives in Morgan county. The town of West Liberty was particularly hard hit, with every building in the downtown area suffering some degree of damage. Several homes were swept off their foundations.
A second EF-3 tornado touched down in extreme southeast Wolfe County and cut a path of damage across portions of Magoffin, Johnson, and Martin Counties. This twister was at its most intense strength in Magoffin and Johnson Counties, with winds estimated at 160 mph. This tornado caused catastrophic damage in parts of Salyersville. This second tornado killed 2 people in Johnson County.
A third strong tornado caused extensive damage in and near the community of East Bernstadt in Laurel County. This tornado was rated at EF-2 and caused 6 fatalities. Most of these deaths occurred when several trailer homes were picked up and destroyed by the tornado.
An EF-1 tornado was also confirmed in Bath County. This tornado caused extensive damage to trees, farm buildings and residences along its track. Fortunately, no deaths or injuries occurred as a result of this tornado.
The storms that occurred on March 2nd also produced very large hail. Reports were received of hailstones as big as baseballs. Extensive damage to trees and structures due to thunderstorm wind gusts also occurred. To top it all off, the heavy rain produced by the large and powerful thunderstorms lead to flash flooding in several counties where tornadoes also occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Extensive damage occurred to trees and residential structures 1 mile west of Morehead due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:32:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEANS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:35:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIPLETT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A barn was destroyed by thunderstorm wind gusts in Triplett.

Hail in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail was reported near Olympia, Bethel, and Sharpsburg.

Hail in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:41:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail covered the ground in Frenchburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:43:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHES SIDING
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by a trained spotter in Marshes Siding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:43:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEARNS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down in Stearns.

Hail in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:48:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:55:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUDY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts caused significant damage in the Judy area.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:59:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:59:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 70 mph occurred 5 miles north of Mount Sterling.

Hail in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAINS STORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One structure in Tilton suffered roof damage due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:15:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAKES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:21:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph occurred 4 miles west of Morehead.

Hail in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:26:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY HOOK
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down in Middlesboro.

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESBORO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:35:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down in Pineville.

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIRACLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down in Hulen or 4 miles north northeast of Miracle.

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:42:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HULEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:45:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACK SNAKE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:45:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:45:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANNEL CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:50:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLINS CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:25:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVISPORT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The storm damage survey team from the Jackson Weather Office determined that a tornado exited Johnson County and entered Martin County at about 725 pm EST, 4 miles west of Davisport. The tornado had weakened to EF-2 strength by the time it entered Martin County. The tornado tracked east-northeast across Martin County and exited the county and state of Kentucky just east of Warfield at around 738 pm EST. A two story brick building and several huge trees were blown down in the town of Davella as the tornado passed by just to the north. The tornado then caused damage to the second story of a home in Debord at 732 pm EST. The tornado also caused significant damage in eastern Martin county near the communities of Beauty and Lovely around 738 pm EST.
The tornado was on the ground for a total of 48 miles in the state of Kentucky and 49 miles total.

Hail in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:51:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: NETTY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:56:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLINS CREEK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:57:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: PONGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARLAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARLAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYS KNOB
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:03:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph occurred 2 miles north of Monticello.

Funnel Cloud in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:03:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERGUSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A funnel cloud was spotted in Ferguson.

Hail in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:03:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: OIL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:04:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: OIL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:05:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power poles were blown down at the interchange of Hwy 80 and I-75 in Pittsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:05:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUTNEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Hwy 522 in Putney.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC WHORTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was blown down and onto a vehicle in McWhorter.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BERNSTADT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple mobile homes were damaged on Little County Road.

Hail in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:15:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:15:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The roof of Paintsville High School was damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Tornado in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:50:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURKHART
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm damage survey team from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, Kentucky confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Wolfe County a half a mile south of Burkhart at around 650 pm EST. The tornado crossed into western Magoffin county at around 651 pm EST. Only tree damage was observed in Wolfe County and no structures were affected.

Flash Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two feet of flowing water of highway 1344.

Flash Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BINGHAMTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 25E under 6 inches of water coming into Middlesboro.

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:15:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOETOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:17:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: THELMA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball to hen egg size hail fell in Thelma. The hail covered the ground up to 2 inches deep in places.

Hail in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:17:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEVROLET
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:17:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:23:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYS KNOB
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:26:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:38:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:39:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 20:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARJAY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down in Arjay.

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 20:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FONDE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 20:25:00 to 02-MAR-12 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 20:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESBORO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 20:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STACY FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Highway 844 near Stacy Fork was flooded and impassable. The water rose over the road in less than an hour.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 20:55:00 to 03-MAR-12 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WITTENSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several people were trapped by flood waters at Brown Branch.

Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-12 01:00:00 to 03-MAR-12 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMAHAWK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High water closed highway 40 from Tomahawk to the Johnson County line.

Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 22:00:00 to 03-MAR-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 460 was closed due to high water.

Tornado in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:13:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEATON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Office in Jackson, Kentucky indicated a tornado continued from Lawrence County into the extreme northwest tip of Johnson County on March 2, 2012.  This damage represents a continuation of the track of a tornado which devastated the town of West Liberty, KY.  The tornado entered the extreme northwest tip of Johnson county just west of the Keaton area around 613 pm EST. The tornado continued to track northeast straddling the Johnson/Lawrence County line until passing entirely back into Lawrence County between the Keaton and Martha communities at around 618 pm EST.  Damage in extreme northwest Johnson county was consistent with an EF-1 tornado and included roof damage to several structures and numerous downed trees.  This tornado continued through Lawrence County, Kentucky and into Wayne and Lincoln Counties in West Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:34:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEWDROP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees blown down on Brown Ridge.

Flash Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 21:30:00 to 03-MAR-12 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMAHAWK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A mobile home was reported to have been surrounded by flood waters from an area creek, with other homes in the area threatened by flood waters along Hwy 40.

Hail in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:20:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:20:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail, ranging from dime to half dollar size, covered the ground approximately 2.5 miles north on Route 11 heading towards Mount Sterling.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:20:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT CARMEL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mobile home was blown off its foundation in Mount Carmel.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:21:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVEE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Baseball size hail was reported along Highway 11 between Levee and the Powell county line.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:25:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Baseball size hail was reported in Jeffersonville.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:28:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:39:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIBA
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 2.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm damage survey team from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, Kentucky confirmed that an EF-3 tornado occurred in Menifee County on March 2, 2012. The tornado touched down on Tarr Ridge about 2 miles southwest of Mariba at 539 pm EST. The tornado then tracked east-northeast crossing highway 77 and causing extensive damage to several homes.  The most extensive damage in Menifee County occurred on Opossum Hollow Road, where several structures were destroyed including a brick house which was totally destroyed except for the basement.  The tornado crossed highway 460 just southeast of Wellington and continued into Morgan County.  Two fatalities occurred in Menifee County as a direct result of the tornado.  One other fatality occurred due to a fall down stairs in the clean-up effort following the tornado.

Tornado in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:08:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWINGSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 775.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm damage survey team from the National Weather Service Office in Jackson, Kentucky confirmed that an EF-1 tornado occurred in Bath County on March 2, 2012. The tornado touched down near the Bath County High School west southwest of Owingsville at 608 pm EST. The tornado had an intermittent path to the east northeast of approximately 7.5 miles in length. The tornado crossed Hwy 36 a mile or two south of Owingsville and then I-64 and Hwy 60 east of Owingsville causing damage to numerous trees, barn roofs, and residential structures along the way. The tornado lifted for the final time approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Salt Lick, Kentucky.

Tornado in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:51:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUTUNO
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 25.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm damage survey team from the National Weather Service in Jackson, Kentucky confirmed a tornado moved across Magoffin County during the evening hours of March 2, 2012. The tornado crossed from Wolfe County into Magoffin County at approximately 651 pm EST and rapidly intensified.  The tornado crossed the Mountain Parkway several times before impacting Salyersville at 703 pm EST at EF-3 strength with wind speeds estimated at around 160 mph and a maximum path width of up to 3/4 of a mile. The hardest hit area of Salyersville included the intersection of the Mountain Parkway and Highway 460 where many businesses and structures were totally destroyed. The town of Conley also suffered widespread and extreme damage as a direct result of this tornado. The tornado tracked from Magoffin County into Johnson County between the communities of Conley and Asa at approximately 708 pm EST.

Tornado in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:08:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASA
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 10.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey team from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, Kentucky determined that an EF-3 tornado tracked across central Johnson County on March 2, 2012. The tornado had a path width of about 3/4 of a mile and estimated maximum wind speeds of 160 mph. The tornado crossed into Johnson County just west of the Asa community at 708 pm EST and continued east-northeast exiting the county between the Boons Camp and Davisport communities around 725 pm EST. The towns of Hagerhill and West Van Leer were particularly hard hit with several structures totally destroyed. Two fatalities occurred in Johnson county as a result of this tornado.
Ten to twenty houses and a former church had their roofs blown off on a 3 mile stretch of Rt. 302 in West Van Leer. A house was blown onto Hwy 825 in Hagerhill, blocking the roadway. Two different apartment buildings collapsed in Hagerhill as well, one onto Hwy 321 and another on Hwy 1428.

Tornado in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 17:46:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARTVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 75.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm damage survey team from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, Kentucky confirmed that an EF-3 tornado tracked from Menifee County into Morgan County on March 2, 2012. The tornado entered Morgan County at around 546 pm EST, just to the northwest of Ezel, and tracked east-northeast making a direct hit on downtown West Liberty at around 558 pm EST. The tornado caused extensive damage to nearly every structure in town, including the 105 year old courthouse, the depression-era WPA building that houses the community center and the 100 year old West Liberty United Methodist and Christian churches. The tornado continued northeast from West Liberty through the remainder of Morgan County, causing extensive damage to numerous structures and downing thousands of trees with a consistent path width of 3/4 to 1 mile throughout the county.  Estimated peak winds in Morgan County were 140 mph. The tornado crossed into Lawrence county at 610 pm EST between Moon and Terryville.  Six fatalities occurred in Morgan county as a direct result of the tornado.

Hail in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:35:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 2.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Baseball to apple size hail fell along a swath from Campton eastward to near Gilmore.  Extensive damage was done to structures in downtown Campton, including roof damage to the high school.

Hail in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 18:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tennis ball size hail left indentation in the ground 3 miles west of West Liberty.

Tornado in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAR-12 19:04:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZEL PATCH
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 5.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm damage survey team from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, Kentucky confirmed that an EF-2 tornado moved across portions of Laurel County on March 2, 2012. The tornado touched down southwest of Wood Creek Lake at 704 pm EST, and tracked northeast crossing I-75 and Highway 490 before lifting just south of the Victory community. Winds were estimated to have reached 125 mph. This tornado damaged or destroyed several residences. Five fatalities occurred on March 2nd with another person dieing on March 23rd from injuries they received as their mobile home was impacted by the tornado on March 2nd.  All fatalities occurred in mobile homes.