Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms raked eastern Kentucky during the Fourth of July holiday 2016. Trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts across multiple counties across eastern Kentucky. One tornado cut a swath of damage across the Brodhead area of Rockcastle county. A number of homes and various other structures suffered damage to thunderstorm wind gusts as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 13:15:00 to 04-JUL-16 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 13:55:00 to 04-JUL-16 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A barn was damaged, and a few trees were blown down, in the Wrigley area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 15:23:00 to 04-JUL-16 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and power lines were blown down on Smith Vaught Rd and the 9000 block of Highway 1247.

Tornado in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 15:27:00 to 04-JUL-16 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRODHEAD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm survey found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado near Brodhead KY, with winds estimated at 90 mph. Multiple hardwood trees were uprooted. One automobile had all its windows broken out by flying debris. A sedan was also flipped over and two pickup trucks were moved a short distance by the tornadic winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 15:33:00 to 04-JUL-16 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRODHEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees, and large amounts of tree debris, were blown down and onto Highway 3245 about 2 miles west southwest of Brodhead.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 15:33:00 to 04-JUL-16 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRODHEAD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree and a power line were blown down on West Main St in Brodhead.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 15:51:00 to 04-JUL-16 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYMBOL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 15:58:00 to 04-JUL-16 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNSIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A tree was blown on the third hole of the General Burnside State Park Golf Course.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 15:58:00 to 04-JUL-16 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 16:01:00 to 04-JUL-16 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEOPLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The roof of a porch of a mobile home was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 16:02:00 to 04-JUL-16 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENMOUNT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 16:03:00 to 04-JUL-16 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 16:17:00 to 04-JUL-16 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERDTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Gum Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 16:59:00 to 04-JUL-16 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down and across a road in the Coalfields Regional Industrial Park. A mobile home nearby was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 16:54:00 to 04-JUL-16 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 16:36:00 to 04-JUL-16 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 16:05:00 to 04-JUL-16 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:13:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEARVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:13:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were blown down on Antler Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:27:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:28:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUNLOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:35:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:37:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:38:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HI HAT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:55:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were blown down in the Scott subdivision of Pikeville. The downed lines caused both the north and south bound lanes of US23 to be temporarily closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:50:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLDMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:50:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWSLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Two trees and large limbs were blown down in the Hurricane Creek community.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:53:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBINSON CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:53:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROAD BOTTOM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down at a golf course.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:46:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELVIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:48:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIGON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:48:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRETHEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-16 17:15:00 to 04-JUL-16 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A resident reported a measured wind gust of 62 mph and numerous trees down at his home in Ary, Kentucky.