A strong cold front moveds across eastern Kentucky during the morning hours. In advance of this front, a line of severe thunderstorms raced across the area producing numerous reports of wind damage and an isolated tornado in Pulaski County. Moderate to heavy rainfall lingered over far southeast Kentucky, causing some minor flooding later into the day and through the night for parts of Floyd, Letcher, and Harlan Counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 08:06:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUAGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down on Hwy 30 at Gauge.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:51:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALBERT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down on Hwy 315.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARGETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down at the intersection of Spout Spring and Twin Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:02:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down and blocking Walton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 08:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST PRESTONSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

A large tree limb was blown down.

Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 18:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOBS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 1556 was closed due to high water.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 18:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONANZA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Little Abbott Creek Road flooded.

Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 20:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 421 near Cranks was closed for a time due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:03:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were reported down on Hwy 290.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOUSANDSTICKS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported by down by estimated 70 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 08:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW MTN
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gust recorded from Knott County Mesonet Station.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 08:33:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIPPA PASSES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down on Hwy 1697.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 09:03:00 to 30-JAN-13 09:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOTZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were down on Hwy 552.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were reported down countywide.

Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 17:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was reported across Hwy 160 southwest of Cumberland.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:35:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SOMERSET
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Automated equipment at the Lake Cumberland Regional Airport reported a 64 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:03:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARNELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down on Hwy 789 at Camp Earl Wallace.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:06:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUSIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down at Hwy 834 and 90.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:12:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: NANCY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:15:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEUBENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down on Green Briar Loop.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:24:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down on Hwy 328.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:24:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMPTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down on Hwy 167 and Ray Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRAWBERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down on Cherry Grove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:36:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on Hwy 461.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:45:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PONGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on Hwy 1249.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:14:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDBIRD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were downed on Hwy 478 near Redbird.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:14:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDBIRD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were downed on Hwy 478 near Redbird.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:24:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: COGSWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down on Hwy 801.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GATES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees down on Hwy 60E.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Almost all county roads have been blocked due to downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:54:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: LICK BRANCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees down at the intersection of Hwys 1161 and 172.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:45:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZEL GREEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees reported down on Hwy 191.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 09:15:00 to 30-JAN-13 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBIANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees reported down on Hwy 1460.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:20:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEANS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees down on Hwy 713.

Tornado in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERGUSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm damage survey team from the National Weather Service office in Jackson, KY confirmed an EF-0 tornado in Pulaski County around 630 am EST this morning, January 30th. Touchdown occurred in the Ferguson Community near the end of the runway of the Lake Cumberland Regional Airport. The tornado traveled a half mile through a residential area crossing Murphy Avenue near the Gover Lane intersection. Some roof and siding damage was noted to structures along the path. Several trees were also downed along the path and one tree fell across and destroyed a shed.  This is the first documented tornado to occur during the month of January in the National Weather Service Jackson, KY forecast area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST IRVINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed on Doug Hill Road.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 17:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 1811 was affected by flood waters near the intersection with Hwy 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:10:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLATE VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on Highway 11 and a limb from the tree damaged a school bus.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 08:34:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Tree was reported down on Hwy 74.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:24:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORSE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:50:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down on Hwy 1419.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 08:35:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTERN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole was blown down in Hueysville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:18:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARISTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were down onto Hwy 229 and several other roads across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 08:50:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETSY LAYNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole was blown down in Stanville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 08:03:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down on Hwy 80.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 06:13:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO WAYNE ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed at Hwy 1275N and Hwy 90.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:24:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Widespread trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 30-JAN-13 07:08:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down on Winchester Road.