A highly unstable atmosphere combined with a weak southerly moving disturbance to produce widely scattered pulse thunderstorms during the afternoon of July 18th.  In addition to wind damage, lightning started several structural fires.

Hail in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 15:30:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported quarter sized hail just north of Richmond.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 15:54:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLANDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail fell in the Crescent hill neighborhood.

Lightning in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 19:45:00 to 18-JUL-12 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Louisville emergency management reported that lightning started three separate house fires and two apartment fires within a 5 minute period.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 16:00:00 to 18-JUL-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN HILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter noted that a thunderstorm downed numerous branches along with a tree near the intersection of River Road and Zorn Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 16:42:00 to 18-JUL-12 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed along County Road 625 just south of Milton.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 15:54:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The local emergency manager reported several trees down along High Plains Road near Big Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 17:00:00 to 18-JUL-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed along Kentucky Highway 36 just west of Carlisle, including one that blocked the road. A tree also fell near Upper Jaxtown Road in Carlisle. A portion of the roof of a barn was damaged as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 16:07:00 to 18-JUL-12 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUSTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds toppled several trees near Custer.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 17:55:00 to 18-JUL-12 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEAKS MILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was toppled in the Peaks Mill Area 10 miles north northeast of Frankfort.

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

Local Lexington media reported several trees down near Alexandria Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 18:20:00 to 18-JUL-12 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NICHOLASVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local emergency management reported several trees toppled by thunderstorm winds in southern Nicholasville.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 18:45:00 to 18-JUL-12 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported trees down near Danville Road, State Highway 52, Polly's Bend Road, and Kennedy Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 18:53:00 to 18-JUL-12 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYANTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported that several trees were downed near Bryantsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 18:33:00 to 18-JUL-12 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORSE CAVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported that a tree fell near a truck stop on Old Dixie Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 20:00:00 to 18-JUL-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON JCT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A strong microburst just east of Lebanon Junction removed half of the roof of a large barn. Nearby, a mobile home was badly damaged. Several large trees were downed. This same microburst brought additional damage a couple of miles away in Nelson County.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 20:05:00 to 18-JUL-12 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A strong downburst near the Nelson Bullitt County line brought severe damage to two mobile homes, a barn, and several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 20:32:00 to 18-JUL-12 20:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENBRIER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Bardstown rescue unit reported several trees downed along Balltown Road 6 miles south of Bardstown.

Flood in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 18-JUL-12 17:05:00 to 18-JUL-12 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain associated with a thunderstorm complex flooded Cassidy Creek northeast of Carlisle. Some tobacco crops were washed out in the Myers area.