A cluster of nearly stationary thunderstorms developed across south central Kentucky during the afternoon hours on July 2nd. Eventually these storms coalesced along a line extending southeastward from southern Ohio County, across Warren County, and into northern Allen County. The strongest and most persistent cells developed across Warren County. They produced flooding rain, marginally severe hail, and damaging wind gusts. Several other storms produced isolated damaging wind gusts across several surrounding counties.

Flash Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 15:19:00 to 02-JUL-12 15:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported an ongoing water rescue from a stalled vehicle at the intersection of 31-W and Fairview Avenue. The ASOS site at the Bowling Green Airport, located not quite under the axis of heaviest rainfall, received 1.7 inches of rain in less than 2 hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 15:22:00 to 02-JUL-12 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BWG)BOWLING GREEN A
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a K-mart on Scottsville Road.

Hail in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 14:40:00 to 02-JUL-12 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch hail fell at the where Highway 31W crosses the Barren River.

Hail in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 15:12:00 to 02-JUL-12 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVATON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported quarter sized hail near Alvaton.

Hail in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 16:27:00 to 02-JUL-12 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLYTHE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local Law enforcement reported that 1 inch hail fell just west of Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 13:59:00 to 02-JUL-12 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROMWELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed near the small town of Cromwell, which is 6 miles southeast of Beaver Dam.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 02-JUL-12 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported a tree down along State Highway 31W near the Interstate 65 exchange.  Eight minutes later, another tree fell 1 mile south near the intersection of Campbell Lane and Smallhouse Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 02-JUL-12 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported that a tree fell across Blue Level Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 15:29:00 to 02-JUL-12 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that several trees were downed in Scottsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 15:24:00 to 02-JUL-12 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Bowling Green broadcast media reported that a fallen tree had blocked part of Cave Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 15:55:00 to 02-JUL-12 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that several trees were downed along State Highway 70 near Rochester.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 02-JUL-12 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HESTAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that several trees were downed near State Highway 163.