A deep slow moving upper level trough located over the Lower Mississippi Valley led to the development of low pressure, which moved from western Tennessee to just west of Louisville on May 14th. Ahead of this cyclone, ample moisture brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to central Kentucky, beginning during the early morning hours. Shortly after dawn, a line of thunderstorms began to train along a thin strip over  Hancock County, Kentucky, and extending northwards into southern Indiana. Three to as much as 4 inches of rain fell within a 2 hour period, leading to flash flooding. Later in the day, modest instability developed across the Bluegrass Region and east central Kentucky. A couple of waves of thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours, bringing several rounds of heavy rain and isolated severe weather.

Hail in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 14-MAY-14 13:54:00 to 14-MAY-14 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTERTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Lexington media reported 1.25 inch hail just southeast of Versailles.

Lightning in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 14-MAY-14 13:51:00 to 14-MAY-14 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: VILEY
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lexington media reported that lightning downed a large tree near Cross Keys Road, which fell across several power lines. This brought widespread power outages.

Flash Flood in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 14-MAY-14 08:07:00 to 14-MAY-14 08:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The County Road Commission reported that Tom Bolin Road near State Highway 271 was closed due to high water.

Hail in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 14-MAY-14 11:52:00 to 14-MAY-14 11:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRADYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 14-MAY-14 13:41:00 to 14-MAY-14 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ZION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 14-MAY-14 15:17:00 to 14-MAY-14 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few inches of water covered Trojan Trail Road near 31E.

Tornado in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 14-MAY-14 13:23:00 to 14-MAY-14 13:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOTUS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado with estimated winds between 65 and 80 mph touched down and snapped a tree at a residence along Lotus Street. It then moved northeast and removed several shingles from another home along this same street. Several large branches were downed near this home as well. Several trees were also toppled in a wooded area behind this home.  A neighbor along Deatsville Road had a tree fall and crush a trampoline.  Farther north along Deatsville Road, a resident lost a large section of a tree and had minor siding damage along the east side of his home.  A mile farther to the northeast, just before lifting, the tornado sheared off a portion of a row of trees adjacent to Maraman Road.  The maximum wind speed was estimated based on snapped 1 to 2 foot diameter tree trunks. Structural damage resulted from winds estimated at 65 to 70 mph.

Hail in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 14-MAY-14 13:36:00 to 14-MAY-14 13:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONERAIL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee driving on Interstate 64 just northwest of Lexington reported 1 inch hail covering the Interstate and significantly slowing traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 14-MAY-14 13:45:00 to 14-MAY-14 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A section of a roofing cover was blown off of a building.