Multiple rounds of convection developed on June 26th across southern Indiana, sliding southeast into north central Kentucky.  In all, three episodes of heavy thunderstorms contributed to localized flash flooding across north central Kentucky, including Louisville, Lexington, and in Madison County.  The last two episodes, arriving during the late-afternoon and late-evening hours, brought wind damage, flooding and one long-tracked strong tornado in LaRue County.  At the beginning of the day, Kentucky lay in a very humid airmass, with dewpoints in the lower 70s. During the pre-dawn hours, the remains of a decaying nocturnal mesoscale convective system brought widespread substantial rains to Louisville and areas eastward along and north of Interstate 64 towards Frankfort.  Some areas in metropolitan Louisville received over 1 inch of rain.  This convective system didn't penetrate very far into Kentucky before dissipating, leaving an undisturbed airmass for later in the afternoon.  A second wave of storms moved southeast across the same area during the mid-afternoon hours. These were surface-based and brought localized flash flooding and wind damage. The final round of storms moved southeast of the Ohio River near and southwest of Louisville around mid-evening, supported by a strong digging shortwave moving southeast across Illinois.  This final round of storms brought additional flash flooding, damaging winds, and a tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 21:32:00 to 26-JUN-13 21:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported that several trees were downed on Kentucky Highway 76 near the town of Webbs Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 21:08:00 to 26-JUN-13 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The local broadcast media reported several trees down in the town of Center.

Tornado in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 22:25:00 to 26-JUN-13 22:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: TONIEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

During the late evening hours, a bowing segment embedded within a lengthy line of storms parallel to and south of the Ohio River began to surge southeast.  On the northeast section of this segment, a reflectivity notch became apparent.  A circulation developed and quickly spawned an EF-2 tornado across northern LaRue County.
The tornado touched down near the Hardin-LaRue county line between Routes 210 and 61 just northeast of Tonieville.  On Castleman Road, just northeast of the Castleman-Carter Brother's Road intersection, a metal shop had its metal sheeting roof removed and thrown downwind around 100 yards.  Its garage door was bent and insulation was scattered about.  Several trees were uprooted near this location. Damage was estimated as EF-1.
Downstream, on Carter Brother's Road, a large RV was blown on its side within a mostly destroyed shed.  A two story pole tobacco barn was destroyed.  Many Red and White Oak trees were either sheared off or had lost many large limbs.  Across the road a metal livestock building was destroyed with chaotic damage around a house. Winds here were estimated at around 115 mph, or EF-2.

Along State Road 1607, not far from the intersection of Salem Church and Dan Dunn Roads, a silo was caved in and a portion of a corn field flattened.
Considerable damage was surveyed along portions of Slack Road.  A one-room schoolhouse was destroyed.  A dairy farm had several buildings destroyed, along with many trees uprooted.  Based on damage to this dairy farm, tornadic winds up to 130 mph were estimated, near the high end of the EF-2 scale.  Also along Slack Road, a two-story house has its entire roof removed.  Blown-in insulation was caked on the entire side of a house.  A shed was destroyed along with a few trees.  The tornado lifted around one fifth of a mile northeast of Nuff Cemetery, near the intersection of Trumbull and Roanoke Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 22:17:00 to 26-JUN-13 22:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAVEL SWITCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Marion County emergency manager reported that the siding was ripped off one side of a residence located around 10 miles east of Lebanon. Several large limbs were also snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 22:34:00 to 26-JUN-13 22:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree down on a house in downtown Liberty.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 17:32:00 to 26-JUN-13 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A downpour that quickly brought between one and two inches of rain flooded many low-lying areas and intersections in Louisville. Local broadcast media reported flooded intersections at 3rd Street and Eastern Parkway, Frankfort Avenue at Stocker, and 7th Street's intersection with Oak Street. Water was also reported over Blankenbaker Road near the Southeast Christian Church.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 17:33:00 to 26-JUN-13 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported that the bottom of the Interstate 65 ramp at Jackson Street was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 16:42:00 to 26-JUN-13 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that Frankfort Avenue north of Story Ave. was flooded.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 16:56:00 to 26-JUN-13 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several flooded roads in Audubon Park.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 17:40:00 to 26-JUN-13 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The local media reported that the intersection of 15th Street and Oak Street was briefly closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 22:51:00 to 26-JUN-13 22:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported around one half foot of water flowing down Madison Hills and 3rd Street in Richmond.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 23:05:00 to 26-JUN-13 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local Television media reported a water rescue at Elm Tree Road and East 2nd Street. For the entire day, the Lexington Airport measured 2.75 inches of rain. Most of this fell during the mid-evening hours.

Flash Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 27-JUN-13 01:15:00 to 27-JUN-13 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOYLESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported water over Doylesville Road near Clear Creek. This quickly flowing water was around one half foot deep.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 16:45:00 to 26-JUN-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Franklin County emergency manager reported several trees down in Frankfort.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 19:33:00 to 26-JUN-13 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The local emergency manager estimated that winds up to 70 mph downed several trees in Lewisport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 19:45:00 to 26-JUN-13 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHENSPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported power lines and trees down on Kentucky 144 just outside of Stephensport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 19:47:00 to 26-JUN-13 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLOVERPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A HAM radio operator relayed a report of two electric poles snapped on Hillside Drive just outside of Cloverport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 20:00:00 to 26-JUN-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC QUADY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A HAM radio operator reported trees and power lines down along Kentucky Highway 261 just south of McQuady.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 21:00:00 to 26-JUN-13 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public reported several trees down in Radcliffe, which is near Fort Knox.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 20:18:00 to 26-JUN-13 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DANIELS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported numerous trees down just south of McDaniels.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 21:26:00 to 26-JUN-13 21:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CECILIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were downed just to the east of Cecilia.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 21:09:00 to 26-JUN-13 21:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETH TOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter at Freeman Lake Park reported several trees downed and a shed toppled. This park is just north of Elizabethtown.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 21:26:00 to 26-JUN-13 21:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported several trees and power lines down in Greensburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 22:10:00 to 26-JUN-13 22:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several trees down in Campbellsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 21:21:00 to 26-JUN-13 21:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported tree branches across a power line at mile marker 48 on the Cumberland Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 21:58:00 to 26-JUN-13 21:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The local emergency manager reported trees and power lines down across Danville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 22:35:00 to 26-JUN-13 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kentucky Mesonet measured a 58 mph wind gust.  This site is located 3 miles south of Liberty.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 21:59:00 to 26-JUN-13 21:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported several trees down in Russell Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 21:44:00 to 26-JUN-13 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: KARLUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported trees down in the Font Hill Community, which is located near Lake Cumberland 5 miles east of Jamestown.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-13 21:40:00 to 26-JUN-13 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGSTREET
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The local media relayed a report that a roof was removed from a barn in the town of Salem.