A line of thunderstorms produced sporadic wind damage in southeast Missouri. The line intensified as it approached the Mississippi River and began to bow out. Widespread damaging winds raked areas west of Kentucky Lake in the afternoon. The wind damage became more sporadic east of Kentucky Lake. The storms occurred ahead of a small-scale 500 mb shortwave over western Missouri. A moderately strong southwest wind flow of moist and very unstable air fueled the storms. Mixed-layer capes around 3000 j/kg fed into the southern end of the line of storms. Precipitable water values were near 2 inches.

Funnel Cloud in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:38:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAHAMVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was reported by a trained spotter moving over the Ohio River toward Metropolis, Illinois.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 13:28:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wind gust was measured to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:16:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CERULEAN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a wind gust to 60 mph.

Flood in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 13:17:00 to 06-JUL-16 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADIZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A secondary road was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 13:02:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated a wind gust to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:25:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down across parts of the county. Numerous power outages were reported. A sawmill was damaged on County Road 1201 northeast of Arlington. A barn was damaged along Kentucky Highway 307 between the intersections of Highways 121 and 80.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:35:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEVIL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Shingles were blown off a house, and small to medium-size tree limbs were down.

Tornado in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:29:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAGLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado entered McCracken County from Ballard County along Highway 358. Damage in McCracken County consisted mostly of snapped and uprooted trees, including some large mature trees. At least ten trees were blown down in the McCracken County portion of the path. A few homes sustained minor roof and siding damage along the path. A barn roof was blown off. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:37:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PAH)BARKLEY ARPT PA
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down across the county, including the city of Paducah. At least a couple of trees landed on houses. Other trees landed on power lines and across roadways. A wind gust to 66 mph was measured by the automated observing system at Barkley Regional Airport, adjacent to the National Weather Service office. A trained spotter on the south side of Paducah measured a wind gust to 67 mph. A utility company reported 7,000 people were without power in the city of Paducah.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:45:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: REIDLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees were blown down across eastern McCracken County. A few of the trees landed on roads and power lines. Highway 450 was closed by downed trees. Shingles and gutters were blown off at least a few homes near U.S. Highway 68. A few utility poles were snapped on Highway 1954.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 13:29:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a wind gust to 64 mph in Princeton. Trees were bent over several miles north of Princeton along Highway 293.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:25:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKLIFFE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across parts of the county, including the city of La Center. Power lines were blown down in Wickliffe and La Center. Roads were blocked in a number of locations around the county. A mobile home was overturned in Barlow.

Tornado in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:26:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGDEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down on Highway 473 just north of Bandana, where there was significant damage to a home, barn, and grain bin. Debris from the home was thrown at least a half mile. The rest of the damage consisted mainly of snapped and uprooted trees, including some large mature trees. A few homes sustained minor roof and siding damage along the path. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph. The tornado crossed into McCracken County where Highway 358 crosses the county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:30:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down. A tin roof was blown off an equipment shed and another business in Clinton. Most of the damage was on the north side of Clinton or in Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:39:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FANCY FARM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees were blown down in northwest and north central Graves County. A large tree was snapped a few miles north of Fancy Farm. Roof damage was reported in Boaz.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 12:55:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Numerous trees were blown down across northeast, east central, and central Graves County. A wind gust to 62 mph was measured at the Mayfield-Graves County airport. Power was out in some rural locations for over 24 hours. In Mayfield, the roof of an American Legion post was extensively damaged. Damage estimates were near 100,000 dollars to completely repair the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 13:10:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDDYVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four power poles with transformers were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 13:00:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK LEVEL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across central and northwest parts of the county. Near Oak Level, power poles and trees were blown down. Some structural damage was reported in the Benton area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 13:05:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

There were scattered reports of downed trees in north central and northeast Marshall County. A wind gust to 58 mph was measured at the Kentucky mesonet site near Draffenville. Some isolated structural damage was reported in the area, mostly due to fallen trees. Several miles north of Fairdealing, trees were blown down near Kentucky Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 13:25:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKCASTLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down across northern parts of the county, especially in the Rockcastle area. Trees and power lines were down across the city of Cadiz. A trained spotter estimated winds gusted to 60 mph between Cadiz and Rockcastle.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 13:50:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in and around Clay. Some of the trees blocked streets. A tree fell on a house. Several trees fell across power lines, bringing down power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 14:04:00 to 06-JUL-16 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Northeast of Elkton, trees were blown down and a swingset was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-16 13:10:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were down a few miles east-northeast of Lynn Grove. In Murray, the public estimated the wind gusted to 70 mph.