A strong cold front that moved across eastern Kentucky brought severe weather to the area on February 20th and 21st. Numerous trees were felled across the forecast area by thunderstorm wind gusts. Heavy rain also lead to isolated flooding issues for a few locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:22:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINDMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

This report made by the Big Sandy Recc. Trees and power lines were blown down county wide with 3 power outages reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:29:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

This report was made by the Big Sandy Recc. Trees and power lines were blown down county wide. Ten power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:20:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

This report was made by the Big Sandy Recc. Trees and power lines were blown down county wide with 3 power outages reported.

Flash Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A vehicle containing a deceased family of three was found submerged in Jellico Creek off Newman Campbell Rd. The family went missing late Thursday night and the vehicle was found early Saturday morning. It is likely based off evidence from the scene that the driver drove into swiftly flowing water at least 3 feet deep and was swept away. Time of the event is a general estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:12:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Laurel Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-14 23:12:00 to 20-FEB-14 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUBANK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down along Freedom Church Road along with tree limbs 4 to 5 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-14 23:15:00 to 20-FEB-14 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SOMERSET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Highways 2303, 227, and 769.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:45:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off a house in Inez.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:22:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINDMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Hwy 550 in Hindman.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:14:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUTSHIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

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

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:15:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DECOY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down in Decoy.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:20:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMMALENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down in Emalena.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:20:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across the road at the Lost Creek trailer park.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:25:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLEDSOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Reubens Branch Road near the bottom of Pine Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:30:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down on Hwy 1426 along Abbotts Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:30:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAWKINS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down in Van Lear and West Van Lear.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-14 23:35:00 to 20-FEB-14 23:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down and across Hwy 1249 running south of Mount Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-14 23:38:00 to 20-FEB-14 23:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOPERATIVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 3258 at mile marker 3.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-14 23:40:00 to 20-FEB-14 23:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDGAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down along Hwy 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-14 23:40:00 to 20-FEB-14 23:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEVILSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down and across Hwy 927.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-14 23:46:00 to 20-FEB-14 23:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUGHNS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down on Frames Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:32:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE TOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down at Pine Top.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:33:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOBBS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down in Offutt.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:34:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEALLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down in Meally.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:36:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Hwy 1210 at Stevens Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:37:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Seven trees were blown down on Lodge Road at Dewey Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:37:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVELLA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

This report was made by the FAA at Prestonsburg Airport. Wind damage to roofs of 2 hangers was reported. One hanger lost half its roof while the other lost a section off the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-14 23:50:00 to 20-FEB-14 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMARGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Fox Road in Camargo.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-14 23:50:00 to 20-FEB-14 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTBEND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A technician reported that large limbs had snapped off along tops of trees at the NWR transmitter site.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-14 23:55:00 to 20-FEB-14 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 1651.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:40:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUTNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down across roads and phone lines in Putney.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:03:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE KNOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 1470.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:05:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALT LICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down and across Hwy 3290.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:05:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ZION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Barn doors were blown off and sections of fence were removed on New Zion Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:05:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on KY-478 at mile marker 4.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:07:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 1673 at mile marker 1.2.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:10:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Hwy 399.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:25:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down at the intersection of Highways 459 and 6.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:25:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROCTOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Hwy 3150.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:40:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMAHAWK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down in Tomahawk.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:40:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down in Milo.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:42:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down in Black Log.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:47:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PILGRIM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Meathouse and Wolfe Creek Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:49:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: HODE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down in Hode.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:20:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW MTN
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A 62 mph wind gust was measured at the Knott county KY mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:30:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEXTONS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Hwy 577.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:30:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLEGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Hwy 708.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:30:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAJOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Hwy 2025 at White Oak.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:34:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on Cave Branch Road near Bethany.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:35:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORSE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Ramsey Park was damaged by thunderstorm winds. A dugout roof was torn to pieces, bleachers were smashed and poles were bent.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:45:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATSEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in Bruin and other locations in the northern and western parts of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:45:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Hwy 92E close to the Bell county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:35:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVELLA
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A 59 mph wind gust was measured by the KSJS AWOS at the Big Sandy Regional Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 00:55:00 to 21-FEB-14 00:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Opossum Bend Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOUSANDSTICKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was broken in half and a metal sign was bent over on Hyden Spur Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONFLUENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Bills Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:04:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: YERKES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown and across the road at Yerkes.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:12:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on roads on Raccoon Creek and Glomawr.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 06:57:00 to 21-FEB-14 09:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARKANSAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was flowing across Arkansas Creek Rd. The road was blocked as a result.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-14 10:15:00 to 20-FEB-14 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Miller Creek that parallels Hwy 52 towards Estill county was at bank full and moving swiftly. At the Lee/Estill county line, the creek was out of its banks and flooding the  nearby low lying farmland.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-14 01:52:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Trees were blown down near the US 119 exit on KY 194, the mouth of Red Creek on US 460, KY 319 near the foot of Hardy Mountain on the Blackberry side, US 460 at the Pollyann Trailer Park, and KY 197 at the mouth of Rockhouse of Marrowbone. Power lines were blown down at 1567 Ratliff's Creek Rd.