A severe weather outbreak occurred across eastern Kentucky during the late afternoon and evening hours of October 7th. Three confirmed tornadoes occurred in Bath and Pike counties (2 in Bath and 1 in Pike). These twisters caused varying degrees of damage to trees, power lines, and various structures in both counties. These tornadoes were small and extremely short lived, which made them quite difficult to detect on radar. Numerous reports of large hail and wind damage were also received during this event. Some minor flooding occurred where numerous thunderstorms tracked across the same areas. The storms formed in a warm and only slightly unstable air mass that had set up across central and eastern Kentucky. The primary trigger for the severe and tornadic storms was a very strong and dynamic middle and upper level wind field that was present over the region. The rapid change in wind speed with height caused most every thunderstorm that formed on this day to rotate. A few of these circulations were able to reach the surface in Bath and Pike counties where the tornadoes were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 20:40:00 to 07-OCT-14 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down along KY 191.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:08:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 20:16:00 to 07-OCT-14 20:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAFFORDSVILLE
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A funnel cloud was spotted in Staffordsville.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 18:08:00 to 07-OCT-14 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY LICK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:05:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:25:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 04:23:00 to 07-OCT-14 04:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SOMERSET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down and onto a house on Jarvis Ave in Somerest. The downed tree also brought down power lines between Hwy 914 and Bourne Ave in Somerset.

Hail in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 18:33:00 to 07-OCT-14 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 17:30:00 to 07-OCT-14 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:08:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: LICKING RIVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 15:57:00 to 07-OCT-14 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALT LICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A boat truck and camper were damaged. Roof or structural damage also occurred on Mud Lick Road.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:50:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 20:13:00 to 07-OCT-14 20:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TELLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:03:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSBEND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Highways 705 and 3345.

Hail in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:23:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:07:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off a garage. A chimney was knocked off of a house. Several trees were snapped off. The damage occurred in West Liberty on Hwy 460 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:08:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSBEND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down, uprooted, or snapped off. Shingle damage at this location was also reported.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:25:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Funnel Cloud in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 18:30:00 to 07-OCT-14 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARGIS
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A funnel cloud was spotted near Wheelersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 16:40:00 to 07-OCT-14 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTCARR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Hwy 160 in Littcarr.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 15:40:00 to 07-OCT-14 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Robinson Road just north of London.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:27:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDEX
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was uprooted. The tree fell onto and damaged a home. The roof of a building was torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 21:18:00 to 07-OCT-14 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYALTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on Half Mountain Rd near KY Hwy 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 15:54:00 to 07-OCT-14 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALT LICK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down onto Mudlick Road about halfway between Olympia Springs and Salt Lick.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 15:33:00 to 07-OCT-14 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: REYNOLDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several large limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 17:05:00 to 07-OCT-14 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down between Colson and Polly on Highways 7 and 931.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 16:30:00 to 07-OCT-14 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIZEROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on KY 1482 in Sizerock.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 20:10:00 to 07-OCT-14 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAURA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down near the Martin and Pike county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 16:05:00 to 07-OCT-14 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUBLETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Route 7 in Royalton.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 21:39:00 to 07-OCT-14 21:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP LEWIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large limb was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 21:44:00 to 07-OCT-14 21:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GULNARE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were uprooted and structural damage to some buildings also occurred in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 16:45:00 to 07-OCT-14 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree limb was blown down and onto a vehicle in downtown Hazard.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 16:45:00 to 07-OCT-14 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down near Hwy 2011 on Old House Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 16:10:00 to 07-OCT-14 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Hwy 1274 near Frenchburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:35:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: POMEROYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down along Hwy 746.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 21:55:00 to 07-OCT-14 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZEBULON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down in Zebulon near Hwy 119.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 22:40:00 to 07-OCT-14 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water stranded a vehicle near the intersection of Highway 1428 and Highway 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 17:35:00 to 07-OCT-14 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: KOREA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Old Slate Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:23:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 21:20:00 to 07-OCT-14 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLISTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Little Lick Fork Rd off of Route 1750.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 18:35:00 to 07-OCT-14 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down 3 miles north of Frenchburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 18:40:00 to 07-OCT-14 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROCKETT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were blown down county wide.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 08-OCT-14 00:30:00 to 08-OCT-14 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flood damage was reported in downtown Neon at the Junction of Highway's 317 and 3407.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 04:30:00 to 07-OCT-14 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Hwy 769 between mile markers 7 and 8 and along Hwy 192 between mile markers 13 and 14.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 21:35:00 to 07-OCT-14 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATION CAMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on KY 89 between South Irvine and Wagersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 20:27:00 to 07-OCT-14 20:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAFFORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Brooks Conley Drive off US 23 near Staffordsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 04:10:00 to 07-OCT-14 04:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRODHEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down along Purrigsby Road between Brodhead and Linville Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 04:35:00 to 07-OCT-14 04:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Calloway Branch.

Hail in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 15:52:00 to 07-OCT-14 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRODHEAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 15:35:00 to 07-OCT-14 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado, with peak winds of 90 mph, touched down near Sharpsburg. The path length was about 0.6 miles with a maximum width of 50 yards. The tornado damaged three barns while it was on the ground. There was also sporadic damage to trees along the tornado's path.

Tornado in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 15:53:00 to 07-OCT-14 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLYMPIA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado, with peak winds estimated at 90 mph, touched down near Olympia Springs. The tornado had a path length of 0.3 miles and a maximum path width of 35 yards. A boat trailer with a boat on it was overturned and a camping trailer was blown onto a truck. Numerous shingles were blown off a house. There was also sporadic tree damage along the tornado's path. This occurred near Mudlick Rd and KY Hwy 3290.

Tornado in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 21:44:00 to 07-OCT-14 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC COMBS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado, with peak winds estimated at 90 mph, touched down near Gulnare. The tornado had a path length of 0.1 miles with an estimated path width of 130 yards. Several large trees were snapped or uprooted. A large section of a roof was peeled off a house. There was also damage to two separate barn roofs along the tornado's path.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 20:05:00 to 07-OCT-14 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEANS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Stone Quarry Road. Road crews used plows to clean up downed trees and limbs around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 16:45:00 to 07-OCT-14 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down just north of Hazard along Hwy 476 between mile markers 16 and 17.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 19:31:00 to 07-OCT-14 19:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: OIL SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 21:25:00 to 07-OCT-14 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WISEMANTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down at the intersection of KY 594 and Red Lick Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 15:30:00 to 07-OCT-14 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down with a road closed near Sharpsburg. Barn roofs were also reported to have been blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 07-OCT-14 15:45:00 to 07-OCT-14 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and onto a house.