Warm moist air originating in the Gulf of Mexico interacted with a stationary boundary across central Kentucky, resulting in several rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours April 26 and April 27. Damaging winds, large hail and flooding were the primary impacts.

Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 15:40:00 to 27-APR-16 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was flowing over the roads in the Mannsville and Acton area.

Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 18:20:00 to 27-APR-16 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

An Ohio County official reported water over roadways across parts of the county.

Flood in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 18:53:00 to 27-APR-16 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 2 to 4 inches of water flowing over portions of highway 224.

Hail in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 16:07:00 to 26-APR-16 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 17:20:00 to 26-APR-16 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: VEACHLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An Amateur radio operator reported hail ranging in size from nickels to quarters.

Hail in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 18:04:00 to 26-APR-16 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch diameter hail was reported by the public via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 20:18:00 to 26-APR-16 20:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a large maple tree down in Goshen with estimated winds 60 to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 20:55:00 to 26-APR-16 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees down near Bagdad.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 20:36:00 to 26-APR-16 20:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A private weather station measured a 53 knot gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 21:05:00 to 26-APR-16 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NINEVAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 21:18:00 to 26-APR-16 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: NUGENT XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees down north of Versailles.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 03:25:00 to 27-APR-16 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down due to severe thunderstorm winds across northeast Butler County near the Grayson County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 17:32:00 to 27-APR-16 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Simpson County emergency manager reported a large tree fell, blocking Morgantown Road just north of Patton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 20:28:00 to 26-APR-16 20:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An off-duty NWS meteorologist surveyed damage in Oldham County. Damage points initially were in 3 east/west oriented lines along Borowick Circle. The lines of damage as well as direction the trees fell indicated straight-line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 17:50:00 to 27-APR-16 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Ohio County emergency manager reported trees down near Rosine.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 18:35:00 to 27-APR-16 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEITCHFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was reported down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 18:20:00 to 27-APR-16 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARNED
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Breckinridge County official reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 16:56:00 to 27-APR-16 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees and power lines were reported down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 17:25:00 to 27-APR-16 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Ohio County official reported trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 17:55:00 to 27-APR-16 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Ohio County official reported trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 18:30:00 to 27-APR-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETROLEUM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

An Allen County official reported trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 19:15:00 to 27-APR-16 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HINESDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Hart County official reported trees and power lines down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 17:49:00 to 26-APR-16 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Hancock County official reported several trees down in the area, one of which fell on a truck. The majority of the storm damage was reported in the Lewisport area.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 18:20:00 to 26-APR-16 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Ohio County department of highways reported trees and power lines down on Silver Branch road north of Hartford.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 20:33:00 to 26-APR-16 20:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

More damage was surveyed in the Grand Dell subdivision where several trees fell, mostly toward the east and some properties were damaged.

Lightning in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 20:55:00 to 26-APR-16 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Franklin County emergency manager reported that a lightning strike resulted in numerous power outages on Schofield Lane in southwest Franklin County.

Hail in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 15:15:00 to 27-APR-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEECH BOTTOM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 15:44:00 to 27-APR-16 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEECH BOTTOM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 15:45:00 to 27-APR-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANHAMTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Casey County official reported trees down and power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 21:08:00 to 26-APR-16 21:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFT CPTL CITY AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Franklin County emergency manager reported that severe thunderstorm winds resulted in several locations without power including the western portions of Frankfort.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 17:52:00 to 27-APR-16 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLOVERPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An Amateur radio operator reported areas around Cloverport were without power due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-16 19:50:00 to 27-APR-16 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDENBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Meade County official reported trees and power lines down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 26-APR-16 20:04:00 to 26-APR-16 20:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HISLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees down on Highway 421 north of Bedford.