A very warm and unstable air mass brought a few rounds of severe thunderstorms to central Kentucky, starting during the evening hours Thursday June 25th. Isolated storms developed first, producing some sporadic wind damage. Then later that night, a complex of organized storms brought damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding during the early morning hours June 26th. Later that same afternoon, a strong surface low pressure moved across central Kentucky and brought another round of severe storms with damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 18:47:00 to 26-JUN-15 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOOREFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Nicholas County emergency manager reported trees down in the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 18:45:00 to 26-JUN-15 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Nicholas County emergency manager reported trees down in the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 16:50:00 to 26-JUN-15 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Spencer County dispatch center reported dozens of trees down across the entire county due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 17:02:00 to 26-JUN-15 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: VEACHLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report was received by the public that State Road 53 in Shelbyville had numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 14:20:00 to 26-JUN-15 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY FORK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported to the NWS that several trees were down near Dry Fork.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 18:29:00 to 26-JUN-15 18:29:00 (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 to the NWS that numerous trees were down across Harrison County. Social media pictures taken by the public confirmed these reports as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 01:10:00 to 26-JUN-15 01:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAITHERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported to the NWS that a powerline was down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 18:24:00 to 26-JUN-15 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH MIDDLETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that several trees were down across eastern Bourbon County due to severe thunderstorm winds. Social media pictures confirmed these reports as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 17:27:00 to 26-JUN-15 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHOATEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several trees down on River Bend Road and was confirmed with pictures sent to the NWS.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 01:59:00 to 26-JUN-15 01:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULVERTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

According to a public report, trees were down across the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 01:41:00 to 26-JUN-15 01:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEATERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported to the NWS that trees were down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 02:10:00 to 26-JUN-15 02:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIGHILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 02:55:00 to 26-JUN-15 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: JABEZ
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An employee at Harris Grocery reported two trees down due to severe thunderstorm winds. One large tree had to be removed from the roadway. Also, 1 inch diameter hail was observed during the thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 15:55:00 to 26-JUN-15 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAHERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Meade County emergency manager reported power lines down on Saint Martin Road near Flaherty.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 15:57:00 to 26-JUN-15 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK HAVEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Meade County emergency manager reported that power lines were down on Rock Ridge Road due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 18:12:00 to 26-JUN-15 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONNERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Harrison County emergency manager reported that severe thunderstorm winds destroyed an outbuilding with the debris blown into a nearby house. This damaged the house siding as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 14:42:00 to 26-JUN-15 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLKVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported to the NWS that several trees fell and were blocking a roadway near the intersection of Gotts Hydro Road and Oakland Flat Rock Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 14:32:00 to 26-JUN-15 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEGRAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Hart County emergency manager reported 5 trees down at the intersection of Highways 677 and 218 due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 14:04:00 to 26-JUN-15 14:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported to the NWS that several trees had to be removed from the roadway on Zion Church Road and Old Leitchfield Road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 02:06:00 to 26-JUN-15 02:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUGGYTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported that high water was flowing over Paint Lick road.

Hail in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-15 17:16:00 to 25-JUN-15 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRADYVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of nickel size hail was received by the public.

Hail in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 00:17:00 to 26-JUN-15 00:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLETOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported to the NWS penny size hail and also wind gusts between 45 and 50 mph due to strong thunderstorms.

Hail in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 14:23:00 to 26-JUN-15 14:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BWG)BOWLING GREEN A
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Airplane Pilot

An airplane pilot reported to the NWS 1 inch in diameter hail fell. The pilot also indicated that high winds were observed.

Heavy Rain in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-15 17:37:00 to 25-JUN-15 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRPLAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Adair County emergency manager reported ponding on roadways.

Heavy Rain in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-15 17:27:00 to 25-JUN-15 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA LUDOT ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported ponding on roadways due to torrential rainfall. The spotter also indicated that very small hail fell and winds were observed to be around 30 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 16:24:00 to 26-JUN-15 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported to the NWS that a large tree fell down on Dearing Woods Road due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Heavy Rain in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 01:27:00 to 26-JUN-15 01:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINEYVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of 1.1 inches that fell in 25 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 14:15:00 to 26-JUN-15 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: THREE SPGS
Magnitude: 81.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Officials with the Kentucky Mesonet reported several trees down due to severe thunderstorm winds near the WKU FARM Mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 01:17:00 to 26-JUN-15 01:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that a large tree was down on Little Clifty Creek Road due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 02:12:00 to 26-JUN-15 02:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Lincoln County emergency manager reported several trees blocking the road due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 16:20:00 to 26-JUN-15 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A Kentucky department of highways official reported that a tree was down on Adams Road north of Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-15 14:52:00 to 29-JUN-15 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAUMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture of a large tree down was relayed to the NWS by the public via Twitter.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 14:17:00 to 26-JUN-15 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEITCHFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of structural damage to a building because of severe thunderstorm winds. This resulted in several vehicles damaged.

Hail in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 14:18:00 to 26-JUN-15 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BWG)BOWLING GREEN A
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of 1 inch hail was relayed by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 00:20:00 to 26-JUN-15 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONNIEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

According to a public report, several large trees were down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 01:27:00 to 26-JUN-15 01:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported a large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-15 23:03:00 to 25-JUN-15 23:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANHAMTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A Kentucky department of highways official reported to the NWS that a large tree was blown down over a roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 16:50:00 to 26-JUN-15 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public relayed a report of a large Hickory tree down along Harrods Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 16:52:00 to 26-JUN-15 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG RUN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public relayed a report to the NWS of a large cedar tree down across Clark Station Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 01:35:00 to 26-JUN-15 01:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT SHERMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported a large tree was blown down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 17:02:00 to 26-JUN-15 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report that numerous trees were down in Shelby County. Some of the downed trees blocked roads in the area and one tree fell on a house, briefly trapping the individuals inside. No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 00:24:00 to 26-JUN-15 00:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOW LAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report to the NWS that four people were rescued from a vehicle due to high water from torrential rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-15 19:40:00 to 25-JUN-15 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYSTIC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported wind damage due to severe thunderstorm winds. The winds were estimated to be around 70 mph and resulted in damage to a carport along with roof damage.

Lightning in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 00:45:00 to 26-JUN-15 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARK
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report to the NWS of a house struck by lightning. There were no injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 01:43:00 to 26-JUN-15 01:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENICKS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported a large tree was blown down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 13:37:00 to 26-JUN-15 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEFLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported trees down on power lines on Highway 136.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 01:43:00 to 26-JUN-15 01:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported a large tree was down on Montgomery Court due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 02:10:00 to 26-JUN-15 02:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported that there was sporadic flash flooding around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 14:55:00 to 26-JUN-15 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODLUCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported trees down in the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 16:36:00 to 26-JUN-15 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SDF)STANIFORD FLD L
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Louisville International Airport measured a peak wind gust of 50 knots.

Flash Flood in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 03:00:00 to 26-JUN-15 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that because of torrential rainfall and high water, Sad Road was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 15:52:00 to 26-JUN-15 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAHERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported a tree down on Old Highway 144.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 15:40:00 to 26-JUN-15 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTEAD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported that thees were down along Highway 775.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 26-JUN-15 16:00:00 to 26-JUN-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULDRAUGH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Meade County emergency manager reported trees down on Dewy Street in Muldraugh.