Large clusters of thunderstorms developed northeastward across western Kentucky as the lower atmosphere warmed and moistened during the afternoon hours. A tongue of low-level moisture extended from northern Mississippi northward across far western Kentucky. Thunderstorms within the moist corridor were aided by large-scale ascent associated with an upper-level trough over the Lower Mississippi Valley. Deep-layer wind shear of 30 to 40 knots was sufficient for several supercell structures which produced large hail and a few tornadoes.

Hail in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 15:32:00 to 27-APR-16 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 17:30:00 to 27-APR-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSON
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning was the suspected cause of a structure fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 15:10:00 to 27-APR-16 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down.

Funnel Cloud in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 16:15:00 to 27-APR-16 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 15:50:00 to 27-APR-16 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMACK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down, blocking Highway 453 in the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area.

Flood in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 16:23:00 to 27-APR-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH CARROLLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over a small road off Kentucky Highway 81.

Tornado in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 17:22:00 to 27-APR-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETTIT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This weak tornado touched down on the west side of U.S. Highway 431 near Panther Creek. Dozens of trees or large tree limbs were broken. There was partial shingle loss and other minor damage to several homes. One home had the front porch blown off. A barn had doors blown off. One vehicle was badly damaged. A stand-alone carport was blown about one-tenth of a mile. Several fences were blown over. The damage path ended near the southeast city limits of Owensboro along U.S. Highway 60, near the intersection with U.S. Highway 231. Peak winds were estimated near 80 mph.

Tornado in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 17:36:00 to 27-APR-16 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOYLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

One mobile home was destroyed. At least two dozen other mobile homes were damaged. Mainly minor damage was reported to the mobile homes. Dozens of trees or large limbs were broken. A carport and several privacy fences were blown down. Several homes had partial loss of shingles. The damage path was just south of U.S. Highway 60 between Owensboro and the small community of Thruston. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph.

Funnel Cloud in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 16:19:00 to 27-APR-16 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement received a few phone calls from the public reporting a funnel cloud in the community.

Funnel Cloud in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 15:47:00 to 27-APR-16 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW CYPRESS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a funnel cloud passed northwest through north of Greenville. The funnel cloud and the parent mesoscale circulation moved east-northeast along and just north of the Western Kentucky Parkway.

Funnel Cloud in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 16:20:00 to 27-APR-16 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRAL CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud was reported with the supercell thunderstorm that produced golf ball size hail from Bremen eastward.

Funnel Cloud in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 16:52:00 to 27-APR-16 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tornado in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 15:33:00 to 27-APR-16 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: EARLINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported a brief tornado near Earlington. No damage was located. Based on radar indications, the parent circulation of this tornado also produced the funnel cloud that was earlier reported west of Mortons Gap. The parent circulation crossed over U.S. Highway 41 less than a mile south of Earlington.

Tornado in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 16:15:00 to 27-APR-16 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous eyewitnesses reported a tornado touchdown. There was no damage located in the woods and fields where it was sighted. Photographs showed a rope-like funnel cloud extending down behind a tree line.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 17:01:00 to 27-APR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In the city of Henderson, Alternate U.S. Highway 41 and several city streets were flooded. Portions of one street were impassable. Just outside the city, Highway 425 was flooded. Water surrounded homes on Highway 136 west of the city.

Flash Flood in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 17:49:00 to 27-APR-16 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several city streets were flooded, including portions of Highway 54.

Flood in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 17:26:00 to 27-APR-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A vehicle was stranded in flooding under a railroad overpass.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 16:51:00 to 27-APR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEBREE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county emergency management office reported flash flooding of roads around the county.

Hail in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 16:00:00 to 27-APR-16 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail fell from Bremen eastward to the Green River, including areas along U.S. Highway 431 north of Central City. This hail fell from the same storm that produced the funnel cloud along the Western Kentucky Parkway northwest through north of Greenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 15:45:00 to 27-APR-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRAFFENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across roads in rural areas.

Funnel Cloud in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 15:15:00 to 27-APR-16 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTONS GAP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a funnel cloud just west of Mortons Gap.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 16:19:00 to 27-APR-16 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread tree damage was reported throughout the community.