A strong cold front clashed with an unseasonably warm air mass across the lower Ohio Valley during the afternoon and evening hours November 18. Impressively strong atmospheric conditions led to very strong gradient winds ahead of the cold front. Later in the day a line of strong to severe storms pushed into central Kentucky. There were several reports of damaging winds along with 3 brief tornadoes which led to a few minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 17:05:00 to 18-NOV-17 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERDSVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey team found a swath of intermittent wind damage extending from Shepherdsville, KY to Mount Washington, KY. Damage length was approximately 11.12 miles and at its widest almost 2 miles. The damage was mainly confined to areas along either side of Highway 44. Numerous trees were downed and several buildings received carport and shingle damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 17:59:00 to 18-NOV-17 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOX CREEK
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported downed trees blocked a portion of Highway 62.

Tornado in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 18:00:00 to 18-NOV-17 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBSON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This small, narrow squall-line spinup tornado moved over rural countryside, damaging or destroying a half dozen outbuildings and doing minor tree damage as it traveled east-southeast over three  farmsteads. Only minor roof damage occurred to one home in its path. NWS Louisville thanks Taylor County Emergency Management for their assistance in this damage survey.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 18:27:00 to 18-NOV-17 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported a power pole down and a large tree on a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 18:39:00 to 18-NOV-17 18:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported numerous trees and farm outbuildings damaged by severe thunderstorm winds in the Baldwin community.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 15:25:00 to 18-NOV-17 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER DAM
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Ohio County emergency manager reported trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 16:35:00 to 18-NOV-17 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUSTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported home damage due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 16:07:00 to 18-NOV-17 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEEDEN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

At least 15 trees were brought down on a property in Sweeden due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 18:05:00 to 18-NOV-17 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported power lines down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 18:21:00 to 18-NOV-17 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH BRIDGE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a residence in High Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 18:23:00 to 18-NOV-17 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMORE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were down across the western portions of Jessamine County. Some blocked the roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 15:26:00 to 18-NOV-17 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAFFY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters estimated wind gusts around 52 knots.

Tornado in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 15:20:00 to 18-NOV-17 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLOR MINES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This small tornado was embedded in a fast moving squall line that raced east at 55 mph.  The twister first touched down at a home on U.S. Highway 62 just west of Goshen Church Road, tearing off shingles and uprooting a tree.  It moved east-southeast, uprooting and snapping trees near the intersection of Hwy 62 and Goshen Church Rd, along with damaging some small outbuildings.
It next downed a tree on Mine Fork Road that fell between a home and outbuilding, damaging both structures and causing a
minor head injury to the occupant of the shed. Continuing over open fields, it next hit several residences along Hill, Mulberry, and South Mulberry streets before crossing U.S. Highway 231 and causing minor roof damage to the Post Office.
The greatest damage occurred in this two block area, where up to a dozen outbuildings were destroyed or heavily damaged, and sections of roofing were lifted off homes and garages.  Fences in the neighborhood were blown in a cyclonic pattern, providing evidence of the tight rotation pattern of the storm.  After crossing Hwy 231, the tornado damaged several large warehouses, scattering wood and sheet metal debris.  Along Bruce School Road, a chain link fence was flattened, and insulation was sucked out of the damaged roof of a two story home, then spattered along the east side of the home and adjacent vehicles.
Another large tree was uprooted in this yard before the tornado lifted.  Sheet metal and shingles were lifted into trees along the route of the storm. The NWS thanks Ohio County EMA for assistance in this damage survey.

Tornado in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 18-NOV-17 16:32:00 to 18-NOV-17 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just inside the Breckinridge-Meade County line north of Irvington.  It pushed a large tobacco barn 15 feet eastward, tore off its roof, and collapsed several walls. Debris from the barn was scattered over a half mile downwind.  The tornado moved east-northeast, skipping along a wooded
area where several trees were snapped or uprooted, then hit a mobile home on Fackler Road, rolling the anchored unit several times, destroying the home. The owner sustained only minor injuries as he
rolled over with his house, crawling out of a hole after it settled.  A garage on the property was also destroyed.  The tornado continued skipping along the northwest side of Sandy Hill Rd, damaging
outbuildings on another farm, before crossing KY highway 261 at Guston Rd.  A split level home on Guston Rd had part of its roof removed, with insulation spattered on the lee side of the home.  An occupant
of the home reported he was descending the stairs as the roof was torn off, and was briefly drawn up the stairs as it occurred. Debris from the split level home was dropped across the road, where a few more trees were snapped and uprooted.  The tornado then flattened a fence and peeled a section of sheet metal on an outbuilding before lifting. The NWS thanks Meade County EMA and Remote Aerial for their assistance in
this damage survey.