A passing weather system combined with warm and moist air sparked a line of strong to severe thunderstorms across portions of central Kentucky during the afternoon hours on May 1st. These storms were responsible for large hail and damaging winds.

Hail in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 14:35:00 to 01-MAY-16 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail 1 inch in diameter.

Hail in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 13:50:00 to 01-MAY-16 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUSTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny sized hail.

Hail in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 14:58:00 to 01-MAY-16 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMINENCE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail 1.5 inches in diameter.

Hail in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 15:05:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail 1 inch in diameter.

Hail in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 15:05:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Henry County Emergency Manager reported hail 1 inch in diameter.

Hail in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 15:11:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail 1 inch in diameter.

Hail in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 15:33:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of quarter size hail and strong winds in the Veterans Park area.

Hail in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 15:35:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a picture via Twitter of quarter sized hail in the Salon Drive area.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 14:38:00 to 01-MAY-16 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of large trees down along I-71 near La Grange.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 14:38:00 to 01-MAY-16 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were reported down near Kentucky Avenue in La Grange.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 14:54:00 to 01-MAY-16 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMINENCE
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 in Eminence due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 14:55:00 to 01-MAY-16 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMINENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A barn was blown down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 15:31:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: NICHOLASVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 15:45:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SADIEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Scott County official reported trees down due to severe thunderstorm winds over roads in Sadieville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 16:13:00 to 01-MAY-16 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAPP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Clark County law enforcement reported trees down due to severe thunderstorm winds in the town of Trapp.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 14:50:00 to 01-MAY-16 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A Henry County fire department official reported that numerous trees were down along with some structural damage to barns, roofs, homes and outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 15:06:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALVISA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of a barn down in Salvisa due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 15:23:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIXON TOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jessamine County emergency manager reported trees down on power lines in the town of Keene. There were also reports of quarter sized hail in the area.