Thunderstorms affected the area on April 26th as a strong cold front moved through Eastern Kentucky. One round of thunderstorms caused flash flooding during the early morning hours in Rowan County while a squall line caused wind damage around Lake Cumberland.  The front, along with the heating of the late afternoon helped produce numerous super cells which dropped large hail and damaging winds later in the day.

Hail in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 16:15:00 to 26-APR-12 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIDA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Department of Highways

Hail in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 16:20:00 to 26-APR-12 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOURISTVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 17:00:00 to 26-APR-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 17:09:00 to 26-APR-12 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 17:15:00 to 26-APR-12 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 17:16:00 to 26-APR-12 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 17:30:00 to 26-APR-12 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 16:01:00 to 26-APR-12 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOST CREEK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

The hail ranged in size from quarter to half dollar.

Hail in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 16:25:00 to 26-APR-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: State Official

The sheriff reported golf ball size hail in Mill Springs. This was relayed by 911 dispatch.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 16:39:00 to 26-APR-12 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHTOP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail occurred at 10693 highway 192.

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 17:44:00 to 26-APR-12 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail was the size of quarters and fell at Breastwork Hill in Pineville.

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 17:50:00 to 26-APR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASIOTO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail fell at Bird Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 05:20:00 to 26-APR-12 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were numerous trees and power lines blown down. A roof was blown off of building and now on top of a car wash.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 05:00:00 to 26-APR-12 05:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO WAYNE ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and power lines were blown down countywide. The time was estimated off of radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 05:05:00 to 26-APR-12 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNSIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

There were numerous trees blown down in the Burnside and Bronson area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 16:40:00 to 26-APR-12 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALDROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

There were large limbs blown down onto highway 192.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 16:40:00 to 26-APR-12 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNSIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 16:52:00 to 26-APR-12 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were several trees blown down along highway 1546 near the Murl community.

Flash Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 02:00:00 to 26-APR-12 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GATES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to a foot of water was flowing over portions of Hwy 60 due to Triplett Creek being out of its banks. There were also evacuations in the Gates community and water flooded a home off Tunnel Cut Loop Road in Haldeman.

Hail in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 15:00:00 to 26-APR-12 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIRLEY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail ranged in size from 1 inch in diameter to up to 2.5 inches in diameter in swath across Jackson County. The largest hail was observed in the Sandgap area.  The hail covered the ground in some areas along this path.

Hail in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-12 15:49:00 to 26-APR-12 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAND CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer