Scattered strong storms developed during the afternoon of July 26th. These storms, developing in an environment of strong instability and dry air aloft, produced scattered wind damage which was most concentrated in the Bluegrass Region.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 16:42:00 to 26-JUL-12 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down across some power lines near Pearman Avenue, causing a power outage.

Lightning in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 17:00:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINEYARD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 67 year old female was struck by lightning in a field adjacent to her farm near Crenshaw Lane. She died at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 17:39:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CADENTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell across a power line on Hidden Springs Drive, located just southeast of Lexington. Nearby at the same time, trees fell alongside of Greenwich Pike near Russell Cave Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 17:52:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Centerville fire department reported that several limbs and power poles were downed by thunderstorm winds. One house was damaged. Another report detailing several downed trees came from the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 18:45:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALVISA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a 175 foot steel tower used for amateur radio antennas was toppled by high winds on Bondville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 23:01:00 to 26-JUL-12 23:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYNTHIANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The local emergency management reported numerous trees down near Cynthiana. The roof and rafters were removed from a barn at 330 Ammerman Pike. Some outbuildings were also damaged.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 22:24:00 to 26-JUL-12 22:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAEFENBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood waters briefly covered a portion of Interstate 64 near the location where Kentucky Highway 2863 crosses under the interstate highway.

Lightning in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 21:39:00 to 26-JUL-12 21:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARDSTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local emergency management reported that a person in Bardstown was injured by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 16:10:00 to 26-JUL-12 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: YODER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A local official reported a tree down along Brashears Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 17:02:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that some trees fell in the Bradford Place neighborhood near Georgetown.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 17:15:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERSAILLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were downed across Versailles. At this same time, a spotter just southwest of town measured a 75 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 17:30:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIDVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed along Clintonville Road in front of Columbiana Farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 17:40:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKS XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county road crew reported a large tree down across Jackstown Road around 6 miles off of State Highway 68.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 17:51:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was toppled by thunderstorm winds just to the east of Lawrenceburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 18:09:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANARSDELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed along Garriott Lane in Salvisa.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 22:38:00 to 26-JUL-12 22:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRIMAC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a tree reported down on Bradfordsville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 17:51:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell along State Highway 1923 near Todd's Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 18:13:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Lexington media reported several trees downed along Russell Cave Road just north of Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 17:15:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILNER
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured a 75 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 20:52:00 to 26-JUL-12 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HODGENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The local emergency dispatch reported several trees downed in Hodgenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 21:38:00 to 26-JUL-12 21:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MARKET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell along State Highway 289 between Mill Dam and Ward's Branch Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 21:42:00 to 26-JUL-12 21:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local emergency dispatch reported a tree down on Highgrove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 22:15:00 to 26-JUL-12 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARVIELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was toppled by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Bald Knob and Bark Branch Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 22:24:00 to 26-JUL-12 22:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRDIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell near the intersection of Alton Station and Lin Moore Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 23:19:00 to 26-JUL-12 23:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were downed along Stony Creek-Blue Licks Spring Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 20:58:00 to 26-JUL-12 20:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees down along Highway 470.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUL-12 17:20:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Local emergency management reported that several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds just east of Chaplin along Lawrenceburg Road.