An approaching cold front, combined with ample daytime instability and moisture, led to several lines of strong to severe thunderstorms across central Kentucky during the afternoon and early evening hours March 31st. The primary hazard was damaging wind. The hardest hit area was near Harned, Kentucky in Breckinridge County where a narrow path of 60 mph winds peeled off a portion of the local middle school and tossed around a few mobile homes. Two minor injuries occurred as a result.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 14:42:00 to 31-MAR-16 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down across the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:22:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were reported down in Shepherdsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:25:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Bleachers and goal posts were blown over due to severe thunderstorm winds at Male High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:28:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of a tree down on a mobile home on Cane Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:28:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were reported down on Palatka Road near Manslick Road in the Iroquois Park area.

Lightning in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:53:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOVALL
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Barren County emergency manager reported trees down near Stovall Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 13:25:00 to 31-MAR-16 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down across Highway 1700 near Quisenberry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:15:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY STATION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb fell down on Aristides Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:28:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down on Duncan Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:30:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were uprooted on Midland Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:28:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were reported down on Taylor Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:29:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAP IN KNOB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An outbuilding was damaged near Salt River Electric on Highway 44.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:29:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were reported down between Shepherdsville and Mount Washington.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:30:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAP IN KNOB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A pole barn was blown down on Highway 44, 1 mile from Alpar Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:31:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERN CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty NWS employee reported trees down on Stony Brook Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:31:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRATHMOOR VLG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were downed across Beargrass Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:37:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:53:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Barren County emergency manager reported trees down in northern Barren County near the Hart County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 16:35:00 to 31-MAR-16 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SADIEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:55:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENDLETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty NWS employee reported power poles snapped and power lines down near Interstate 71 from severe winds. There were also reports of tree damage along Radcliffe Road.

Lightning in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:48:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Barren County emergency manager reported a transformer blew after a lightning strike at north Race and West Front streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 16:26:00 to 31-MAR-16 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRADYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees down and a few power lines down across Adair County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 17:02:00 to 31-MAR-16 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYNTHIANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Harrison County emergency manager reported power lines down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 16:15:00 to 31-MAR-16 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEDMANTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were reported down in the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:47:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 13:42:00 to 31-MAR-16 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARNED
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported trailers flipped over at Nancy Butler Trailer Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 13:40:00 to 31-MAR-16 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDINSBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported roof damage at Breckinridge County Middle School and damage to a nearby gas station. There were also reports of structural damage to buildings on Fairgrounds Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:09:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell down on a vehicle on Smallhouse Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 12:30:00 to 31-MAR-16 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A department of highways official reported several trees down in the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:20:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported power lines down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAR-16 15:58:00 to 31-MAR-16 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYSIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported flag poles down in the far northeastern part of Spencer County.