An outbreak of severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes occurred ahead of a cold front. Thunderstorms increased in coverage over southeast Missouri and then spread east-northeast into southern Illinois and western Kentucky during the late afternoon and evening. A surface low pressure wave over the Ozark Mountain region accelerated eastward in advance of a compact upper-level shortwave over the southern Plains. A mid-level dry slot overspread the surface warm sector, where dew points were in the low to mid 60's. Extremely strong wind shear compensated for weak instability. Strong forcing along the front and a moist low level air mass contributed to a forced line of storms, including some without lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 19:19:00 to 31-OCT-13 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARDWELL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Severe winds downed a large tree branch approximately 18 inches in diameter from a mature elm tree on the south side of State Route 1377. This tree was 145 yards from the first of two chicken houses which received wind damage to the ridge vent metal covering, along with similar damage to a second and immediately adjacent chicken house. The damage area was about 300 yards long and 70 yards wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 20:35:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAXON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large boat dock, two fishing boats, and two pontoon boats were lifted and flipped upside down into the lake.

Tornado in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 19:48:00 to 31-OCT-13 19:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado, which occurred about a mile southeast of Reidland, contained peak winds near 75 mph. The tornado began along Highway 131. A large tree was uprooted. A very large, semi-rotten tree was split. The top was blown out of a large pine tree and a few other smaller trees. A porch roof was removed.

Tornado in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 19:14:00 to 31-OCT-13 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKLIFFE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado crossed the Mississippi River from Mississippi County, Missouri into Ballard County, Kentucky south of Wickliffe. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph. A power pole was down, and a few trees were uprooted or snapped at a paper mill.

Tornado in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 19:25:00 to 31-OCT-13 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUNNINGHAM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The damage began just south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 62 and County Road 1015. At that location, a very large but shallow-rooted tree was uprooted. A glass door to a home was destroyed. This home along with other homes in the immediate area had minor roof and siding damage. A mobile home was blown off its foundation. Two sheds were destroyed. Further northeast, along the south side of U.S. Highway 62, there were several homes with shingles missing and one home with the garage door blown in. On the north side of Highway 62, a large well-built barn sustained partial roof loss. Following U.S. Highway 62 northeast, there were many trees snapped or uprooted, large branches broken off, and bean fields flattened. An amateur radio tower was bent over, and more homes had minor roof damage. A mobile home was flipped over. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph. The tornado path continued northeast into McCracken County just south of Lovelaceville.

Tornado in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 19:31:00 to 31-OCT-13 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELBER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado crossed from Carlisle County into McCracken County just south of Lovelaceville. Most of the McCracken County portion of the path was through rural wooded areas and fields. Tree damage was noted a few miles east of Lovelaceville. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph.

Tornado in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 19:30:00 to 31-OCT-13 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLANDVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Peak winds were estimated near 80 mph. Large sections of trees were snapped. A mobile home was moved off its foundation.

Tornado in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 19:39:00 to 31-OCT-13 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELBER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph. The damage began as trees were snapped just east of Melber on County Road 1820. Further northeast, a home near U.S. Highway 45 suffered damage as the garage was blown in and the porch was lifted up and damaged. This caused some damage to an interior wall inside the home. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and tree limbs were broken off. Other homes near U.S. Highway 45 received shingle, siding, and gutter damage. Just south of St. Johns on the east side of Route 45, a camper was blown over and a few more homes had minor roof damage. Trees and tree limbs were blown down.

Tornado in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 20:03:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVERT CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

This tornado occurred on the south side of Calvert City near the intersection of U.S. Highway 62 and the Purchase Parkway. Peak winds were estimated near 85 mph. Metal roofing was removed from about two-thirds of a small strip mall. There was other minor damage to structures, as well. One large tree was uprooted, and limbs were broken on several other trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 20:51:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADIZ
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 20:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down, blocking roads in northern sections of the city. Downed power lines and power outages were also reported in northern sections of the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 20:35:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down, blocking Highway 144 near Knottsville. A wind gust measured at 65 mph was reported by a trained spotter in Utica.

Tornado in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 19:50:00 to 31-OCT-13 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: REIDLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Peak winds in this tornado were estimated near 90 mph. Numerous large tree branches approximately one foot in diameter were broken off or split from main tree trunks. One large hardwood tree was completely uprooted. There was shingle damage to several homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 19:15:00 to 31-OCT-13 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONKEYS EYEBROW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 20:10:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: IUKA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One tree and several large limbs were blown down, mainly along Highway 453.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 31-OCT-13 20:16:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: KUTTAWA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few tree limbs were blown down, mainly along Highway 295.