Widespread severe thunderstorms downed numerous trees across a large swath of eastern Kentucky during the afternoon and evening hours of September 2nd. Thunderstorms first began forming along an old outflow boundary just before 4 pm on this date. With the amount of moisture and instability in place, it wasn't long before a number of these storms began producing damaging wind gusts. The last of the storms weakened below severe limits just before 7 pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 16:45:00 to 02-SEP-14 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter reported roof and gutter damage to the VFW hall on Main Street in Whitley City.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 16:55:00 to 02-SEP-14 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHOL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 52 East on Tunnel Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 17:11:00 to 02-SEP-14 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down and was partially blocking Hwy 511.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 17:05:00 to 02-SEP-14 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Power lines were blown down near Pizza Hut.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 17:25:00 to 02-SEP-14 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST HELENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down and across KY 122.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 17:20:00 to 02-SEP-14 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across KY 979.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 17:52:00 to 02-SEP-14 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: RELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Five trees were blown down and onto Hwy 66.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 17:55:00 to 02-SEP-14 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: KETTLE IS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Four trees were blown down and onto Hwy 221.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 17:40:00 to 02-SEP-14 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOPMOST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and onto Rt. 899 between mile markers 7 and 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 17:25:00 to 02-SEP-14 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST HELENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down and onto Hwy 52 W.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 14:42:00 to 02-SEP-14 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: OPPY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Rte. 299.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 14:50:00 to 02-SEP-14 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEBWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down on KY 11 near the Lee county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 14:55:00 to 02-SEP-14 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWER BUFFALO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Hwy 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 14:56:00 to 02-SEP-14 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWER BUFFALO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree that was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts was blocking Fox Hollow Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 15:05:00 to 02-SEP-14 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across a road in Tyner.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 15:57:00 to 02-SEP-14 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 89.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 16:35:00 to 02-SEP-14 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANNVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 3630.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 16:00:00 to 02-SEP-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUGHNS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down and across KY Hwy 2001.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 16:10:00 to 02-SEP-14 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 499.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 16:10:00 to 02-SEP-14 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST IRVINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 52.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 16:15:00 to 02-SEP-14 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 16:41:00 to 02-SEP-14 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAT ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down and across the Norfolk Southern train track at train track marker 187. A train ran into the tree a short time later.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 16:37:00 to 02-SEP-14 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down and across Hwy 3630 and Moore Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 16:45:00 to 02-SEP-14 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EARNESTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 587 at Farmers Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-SEP-14 16:45:00 to 02-SEP-14 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRIMROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down and across a road in Primrose.