A compact storm system interacted with a warm and unstable airmass in the late afternoon and evening of April 7th to produce severe weather over portions of central Kentucky.  Wind damage and large hail were common with the strongest storms and 2 tornadoes occurred in Madison County. The heavy rain that fell, already on top of saturated ground, brought a few rivers into flood.

Tornado in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 17:57:00 to 07-APR-15 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEREA RICHMOND FLD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 60.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down near a ravine just northwest of Jessica Circle where it snapped a few trees. It then moved southeast, destroying two outbuildings. One of the outbuildings was fully packed, weighing several thousand pounds, and another larger outbuilding was pushed off its foundation. The tornado also did some damage to the roof and shingles of a residence at 326 Jessica Circle. The tornado then continued on an intermittent path to the southeast where it did some additional roof damage to another home and snapped several other trees. The tornado lifted just west of Cherokee Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 15:33:00 to 07-APR-15 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORDIA
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS team storm survey found that straight line winds of 75 to 80 mph caused damage east of Concordia, including downed trees and structural damage.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 17:45:00 to 07-APR-15 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARVIELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of Highway officials reported that a high water rescue took place on O'nan Bend Rd as a car became submerged in high water.

Tornado in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 18:03:00 to 07-APR-15 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEEDWELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down on a farm at 1235 Crooksville Road where it snapped and uprooted several trees, spreading them in several directions. It then continued southeast across Gumbottom Road, where a large oak tree was uprooted. Sporadic tree damage continued southeast towards Walter Lakes Road. Just before the tornado lifted, it did minor shingle and porch damage to a residence along Walter Lakes Road.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 19:10:00 to 08-APR-15 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought Stoner Creek at Paris above flood stage on April 7th. The river crested at 19.4 feet early on April 8th before dropping below flood stage later that same day.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 14:14:00 to 07-APR-15 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Transportation officials reported that numerous trees had to be removed from Big Rivers, Hendricks and Adair roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 16:32:00 to 07-APR-15 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENDALE JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Transportation officials reported trees down near Tonnieville along the Hardin/Larue County line.

Hail in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 17:11:00 to 07-APR-15 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYANTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 1.75 inch diameter hail.

Hail in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 17:29:00 to 07-APR-15 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKEYE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail stones as large as baseballs were reported by the Garrard County Emergency Manager.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 15:50:00 to 07-APR-15 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LODALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported roof damage to a home and to outbuildings on Battletown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 17:23:00 to 07-APR-15 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Transportation officials reported a large tree was knocked down due to thunderstorm winds over Thurman Lane, north of Springfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 17:35:00 to 07-APR-15 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACKVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Transportation officials reported trees down on Hall Lane west southwest of Mackville.

Hail in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 17:15:00 to 07-APR-15 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TODDVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1.75 inch hail in Toddville.

Flood in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 16:00:00 to 07-APR-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of Highway officials reported that Tuels Creek Rd was closed due to high water and excessive heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 07-APR-15 16:41:00 to 07-APR-15 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CECILIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public reported that power poles were knocked down by thunderstorm winds.