The first severe weather outbreak of 2017 struck eastern Kentucky during the early morning hours of March 1st. A line of severe thunderstorms raced across the area between roughly 730 am and 1045 am on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017. A number of these storms packed very strong winds that downed trees and power lines and damaged or destroyed numerous buildings and other structures across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUAGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two trees and numerous large limbs were blown down.

Hail in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:26:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIP TOP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed in the Tiptop and Carver areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 10:01:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEREMIAH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Metal roofing material was peeled up on a garage along KY Hwy 7 in Jeremiah.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 10:01:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMPER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A portion of a mobile homes bedroom was ripped out by thunderstorm wind gusts. A 2X4 was embedded in a structure.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:49:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Around 50 large trees were blown down. One tree fell onto a home and power lines were blown down across Bear Track Road. Privacy fences across the area were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY HOOK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A dumpster was blown into someones yard. Trees were blown down and into a home. One home suffered roof damage, while another had its porch blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:54:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW ROCK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two homes on the 1400 and 1600 blocks of New Yellow Rock Road had their roofs blown off and had trees inside them.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:46:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

High winds felled multiple trees along Highways 52, 399, and 498 in west central Lee county. Several homes in the area suffered roof damage. One tree located along a river bank had fallen into a nearby home. The majority of the wind damage occurred at elevated locations and along ridgetops.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:42:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Phone lines were blown down in south Irvine.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGLEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEBWORTH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Trees were blown down on Highway 715 near Whistling Arch.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:02:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A barn was knocked off of its foundation. A 30 foot wide swath of trees near the barn were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:02:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWSON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 50 foot tall pine tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:01:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICKSAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A wooden shed was blown over at Headstart. A heavy plastic play set was also blown from the playground.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:03:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEKIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Two large pine trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Marathon station next door to the McDonalds in Jackson was damaged and had gas pumps overturned by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: (JKL)CARROLL ARPT JA
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A 62 mph wind gust was recorded by the RAWS equipment at the Jackson Julian Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEWELL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off above the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUSSEAU
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

The roof of a metal building was blown off and into a roadway in Roussea, blocking the road near mile marker 26. Another large tree was blown down between mile markers 27 and 28.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COPEBRANCH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down on Highway 1812.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:14:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANOE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large pine tree was snapped, while several other smaller trees and large limbs were blown down along Highways 315 and 1933 near Talbert.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb was blown down in the Jackson Cemetary.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICKSAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A mobile home was overturned by thunderstorm wind gusts in the Millers Trailer Court.

Hail in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:11:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANNVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was observed in Annville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 20X24 outbuilding was blown off its foundation. Numerous trees in the area were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:17:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down and onto Boggs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:40:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW MTN
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A 68 mph thunderstorm wind gust was recorded by the Mesonet station near Hindman.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:27:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The roof of a building was damaged in downtown Paintsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:25:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIDA
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measure by a weather station at the Oneida Baptist Institute.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROAD BOTTOM
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One mobile home was rolled off its foundation and two other mobile homes were shifted off their foundations.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:54:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAULEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An awning was blown down and a flag pole was blown over at the Pikeville High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BULAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The roof of a barn was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The roofs of numerous structures were damage in Price.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:42:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The roof of a house was damaged and a well pump house was turned over on Sugarloaf Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Meadow Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 09:57:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUTSHIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A barn was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 10:07:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREASY CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A car port was blown over at a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 10:08:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROAD JCT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down and onto a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 10:01:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARE CREEK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Shingles were blown off of homes in the Tram community.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 10:13:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVOY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:03:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down county wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:03:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roofs were blown off structures in Sharpsburg at 167 Main Street and 120 Back Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR GROVE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line wind damage occurred on Poplar Grove Road. Damage included a collapsed garaged, trees blown down with one across two vehicles and one on a house, a barn and silo were destroyed, and an outbuilding was moved.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:33:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down in the Heartbreak Ridge area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

From the 500 block of Irvine to 7th Street in Ravenna, numerous homes suffered significant damage. Some had their roofs blown off. Several outbuildings were also blown off their foundations. Power was out across much of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Large tree limbs greater than 2 inches in diameter were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:38:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAGNER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

One mobile home was destroyed and another one nearby had its roof blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:40:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALT LICK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down or damaged and several buildings in the same area were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:40:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAGNER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several barns and homes either suffered roof damage or had their roofs blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:42:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A school official reported that trees had been blown down in the Millers Creek area. A phone line was also downed in South Irvine.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in Science Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:31:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON
Magnitude: 90.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst with 90 to 100 mph winds caused severe damage to vehicles and buildings near Winston. One man was injured by flying glass as he attempted to shut the front door of his home. One vehicle had been rolled over by the wind. Roof damage also occurred to several structures in the area, and a garage was completely destroyed. Several large trees were also uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUBANK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in Eubank.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A two story home on North Oak Street lost its top story due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIOTTVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A mobile home was flipped over by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 08:47:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAINS STORE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in Cains Store.