A moist and unstable air mass interacted with a stalled frontal boundary across central Kentucky and an approaching upper level disturbance to spark a round of severe thunderstorms during the late morning and afternoon hours July 10th. Damaging winds brought down trees and power lines resulting in some structural damage across the area. A couple of short lived tornadoes were also found to have occurred near Fort Knox and Belmont, Kentucky.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 11:10:00 to 10-JUL-15 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRACKTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report that Leestown Road was closed due to downed electrical poles across the roadway.

Tornado in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 09:35:00 to 10-JUL-15 09:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: COBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey found evidence of a weak, skipping tornado that occurred on the base of Fort Knox in Meade and Hardin Counties in Kentucky.  The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Lee Road and Fort Avenue just west of the military base's boundary.  It traveled east over forested land, doing occasional damage to trees before it passed into Hardin County, 0.7 miles WSW of the U.S. Bullion Depository.

Tornado in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 09:53:00 to 10-JUL-15 09:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELMONT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey, conducted with Bullitt County Emergency management, confirmed a small EF-0 tornado touched down in southern Bullitt County, just east of the eastern boundary of Fort Knox Army Base. This rain-wrapped tornado was only on the ground for about minute, with most of its damage limited to large limbs and weaker tree trunks being snapped.  The tornado started along Belmont Rd (KY Highway 251) 0.7 miles west of Belmont, then traveled east-northeast through the community of Belmont, and lifting just east of Church Street. At least three homes were damaged, two from trees falling on them, with minor roofing damage to a third.  Trees also fell on at least two out buildings. The storm that spawned this tornado was the same one that produced an EF-0 moments earlier 11 miles to the west.

Tornado in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 09:38:00 to 10-JUL-15 09:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICHARD PLACE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is the continuation of the weak, skipping tornado that began just west of the boundary of Ft. Knox in Meade County, KY.  This tornado passed into Hardin County 0.7 miles WSW of the U.S. Gold Depository on Ft. Knox, traveled east for approximately 0.5 miles, then turned northeast over the PX and commissary complex before lifting 0.6 miles ENE of the base High School near Wilson Rd.  Several large Hackberry and Oak trees were uprooted and snapped between the PX and Scott Middle School. There was also some shingle damage to some of the buildings near the high school track. The tornado also caused significant tree damage from the middle school north/northeast across a remote area of the northeast part of the post.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 08:05:00 to 10-JUL-15 08:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCUST HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of a large tree down on KY 1401.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 08:05:00 to 10-JUL-15 08:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of a large tree down on KY 1073.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 09:51:00 to 10-JUL-15 09:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAP IN KNOB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of trees down along Highway 61.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 09:51:00 to 10-JUL-15 09:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of damage to roofs and fences in Shepherdsville due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 10:09:00 to 10-JUL-15 10:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOURBON SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Nelson County emergency manager reported that a roof was blown off a house on Hwy 31E between Bardstown and Cox's Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 15:00:00 to 10-JUL-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Casey County emergency manager reported numerous trees down and power outages in the area from a severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 10:40:00 to 10-JUL-15 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An Anderson County law enforcement official reported trees down across roadways around the county as well as in the city of Lawrenceburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 10:55:00 to 10-JUL-15 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONITA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a large, 8 inch diameter tree limb fell across KY 62 east of Versailles due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 11:06:00 to 10-JUL-15 11:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLICKWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported power lines down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 11:10:00 to 10-JUL-15 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CADENTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of trees downs on a house on Woodward Lane. The fallen tree also brought down nearby power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 11:10:00 to 10-JUL-15 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURGIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 11:10:00 to 10-JUL-15 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Fayette County law enforcement official reported numerous trees down on the north side of Lexington. A power line was also reported down on Newtown Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 11:11:00 to 10-JUL-15 11:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An official with the Woodford County department of highways reported several trees down in the northern part of the county along with trees across Shore Acres Road. A few tree limbs were also reported down across the southern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 11:13:00 to 10-JUL-15 11:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERSAILLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Officials with the Woodford County Fire Department reported numerous trees down across the county due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 11:20:00 to 10-JUL-15 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANNON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jessamine County emergency manager reported trees down on Catnip Hill Road as well as Mackie Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 11:17:00 to 10-JUL-15 11:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELAPLAIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Scott County emergency manager reported a tree fell down on a car on Oxford Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 11:45:00 to 10-JUL-15 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Clark County law enforcement official reported power lines down in the city of Winchester. Numerous trees were reported down across the county as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 11:46:00 to 10-JUL-15 11:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOFFS CORNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that KY 15 near the Clark and Powell County line was closed due to several fallen trees and power lines. The road was closed for several hours as a result.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 12:10:00 to 10-JUL-15 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEITCHFIELD CROSSING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down across Highway 31W.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 13:13:00 to 10-JUL-15 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Taylor County law enforcement official reported several trees down in the city. due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 13:30:00 to 10-JUL-15 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist with WNKY reported that a large tree near the station was split because of severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 13:40:00 to 10-JUL-15 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HATCHER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a six inch diameter tree fell down near KY 55 but did not block the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 10-JUL-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAB ORCHARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Lincoln County emergency manager reported that fallen trees were blocking Orchard Drive near town.

Thunderstorm Wind in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 14:36:00 to 10-JUL-15 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: HODGENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A LaRue County law enforcement official reported a large tree limb fell on Bardstown Road north of Hodgenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 14:38:00 to 10-JUL-15 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HODGENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several trees down across the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-15 15:30:00 to 10-JUL-15 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATAUGA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Clinton County emergency manager reported downed trees blocked Jones Mill Road near KY 558.