A strong spring storm system tracked across the central Plains to the lower Great Lakes region, sparking several rounds of thunderstorms across the lower Ohio Valley. Scattered severe storms developed along a pre-frontal trough along and east of I-65 during the mid afternoon hours. These storms were responsible for damaging winds. A second round of storms developed and tracked through the Louisville metro before continuing on to northern Kentucky. These storms also produced sporadic wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:01:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALVISA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported trees down on Old Louisville and Kirkwood Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:15:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORTONSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple large tree limbs were reported down by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:17:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: NUGENT XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of trees down along Midway Road between Midway and Versailles.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:25:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: JETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Kentucky official several trees down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:25:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERSAILLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported to the NWS that several large trees down inside the city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 13:30:00 to 11-MAY-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Taylor County emergency manager reported that a tree fell on Meader Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 13:47:00 to 11-MAY-15 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported trees down on Johnson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 13:48:00 to 11-MAY-15 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHBROOK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported several trees down on Fairview Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 13:55:00 to 11-MAY-15 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official trees down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 13:00:00 to 11-MAY-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAYCRAFT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:37:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: PILOT VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported several trees down off Ecton Road across the south and east side of Winchester.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:42:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported trees and power lines down along Hunter Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:47:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: YARNALLTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported trees down on Old Frankfort Pike and Elkchester Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 15:00:00 to 11-MAY-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYNTHIANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported trees down in Cynthiana as well as various locations across Harrison County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 17:27:00 to 11-MAY-15 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRATHMOOR MANOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported trees down in the 3000 block of Breckinridge Lane, at Breckinridge and Beargrass Run. Trees were also reported down on Pembroke Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 17:40:00 to 11-MAY-15 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEWEE VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report was received by the public of trees down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 17:43:00 to 11-MAY-15 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENARM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that trees were down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 18:00:00 to 11-MAY-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CASTLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported several trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:45:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYANDOTTE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Clark County Kentucky Mesonet observation recorded a 64 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 13:20:00 to 11-MAY-15 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Taylor County Emergency Manager reported a 52 knot gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 13:55:00 to 11-MAY-15 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEDMANTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter recorded a 56 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 12:10:00 to 11-MAY-15 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GASCON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Metcalfe County emergency manager reported several trees down and damage to houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:10:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAMPING GROUND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:30:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIRKSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of trees down and a roof ripped off a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:42:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported trees down in Richmond, one of which fell onto a car on Sunset Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:48:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYNTHIANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A Twitter report was received of a tree down on a covered deck just west of Cynthiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 12:15:00 to 11-MAY-15 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported a power line and phone line down. Also, numerous trees fell as a result of severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:00:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRODSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported trees, power lines and telephone lines down just outside of Harrodsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 13:25:00 to 11-MAY-15 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of power lines down in the northern part of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:42:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A fire department official reported to the NWS trees down on a house on Crescent Hills Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAY-15 14:57:00 to 11-MAY-15 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported that trees were down across the county due to severe thunderstorm winds.