A strong area of low pressure tracked across the lower Ohio Valley during the afternoon and evening hours on March 27. Combined with warm and unstable air, scattered severe storms developed across central Kentucky. An organized line of convection brought sporadic damaging winds and large hail to portions of central Kentucky. There was also one brief tornado in Center, Kentucky in Metcalfe County.

Tornado in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:05:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This squall-line tornado was on the ground for just over a quarter of a mile, but caused considerable destruction. It touched down about 0.3 miles southwest of Center, destroying two large barns and a small outbuilding in addition to taking the roof off a small home. The front porch of a nearby home was briefly raised, causing the supports to fall out. The tornado moved northeast, streaming debris from the four buildings in a cyclonic pattern and into a nearby automotive repair shop that had one door blown in and another outward. The large metal shop had minor roof damage, but was pierced in several locations by debris from the outbuildings to the southwest and the entire facility was shifted slightly off its foundation. Numerous vehicles near the repair shop sustained damage when hit by large debris from the barns to the southwest. The cab of a small pickup was crushed by debris and the vehicle blown onto Highway 969. An RV parked next to the shop was blown into a utility pole. Several other vehicles had windows broken out. Metal roof panels from the destroyed buildings, along with insulation from the small home, was wrapped around trees as far as a half mile from their origin, with other small debris observed as far as 3/4 mile from the initial touchdown location.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:21:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF BOOM
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported 2 trees down at the intersection of Ralph Vaughn Road and Jess Nunn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:20:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAMLETT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:43:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNOW
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported trees down on State Garage Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 17:07:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANNTOWN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported trees down on Highway 127.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 18:39:00 to 27-MAR-17 18:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESTOWN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a large tree down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 17:40:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANES MILL
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Franklin County Mesonet near Frankfort recorded a 51 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:42:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAYCRAFT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that severe thunderstorm winds brought down a tree, blocking portions of Russell Springs Road east of Columbia.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 15:18:00 to 27-MAR-17 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACK ROCK
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that severe thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees across Millwood and Leitchfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 17:49:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISBURG
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A one-half mile long area of straight-line wind damage was surveyed southwest of Willisburg.  The most significant damage was to a sturdy Amish school house that lost part of its roof, and to a nearby home that had lost the vertical supports to its front porch when the roof briefly lifted. Several trees were also downed and minor roof damage occurred to two outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:10:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported that a barn was blown down on Randolph Road.

Hail in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 13:55:00 to 27-MAR-17 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 15:13:00 to 27-MAR-17 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINEYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 15:13:00 to 27-MAR-17 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS JCT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported trees down at the intersection of Memphis Junction Road and Nashville Road southwest of Bowling Green.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 15:15:00 to 27-MAR-17 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS JCT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported trees were down blocking the intersection of Smallhouse Road and Walnut.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 15:48:00 to 27-MAR-17 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported power lines down on Happy Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 15:48:00 to 27-MAR-17 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORSE CAVE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media reported that severe thunderstorm winds tipped over a semi-truck on Interstate 65 near Horse Cave Kentucky.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:20:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported power poles down blocking portions of Highway 88 near Greensburg.

Hail in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 17:10:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COXS CREEK
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported hail 1.5 inches in diameter and sent a picture to the local TV station via Twitter.

Hail in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 17:45:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEDMANTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported hail up to the size of quarters.

Hail in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 17:16:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WADDY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters covered the ground.

Hail in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 17:18:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 13:08:00 to 27-MAR-17 13:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 17:18:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: COXS CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail 1 inch in diameter.

Hail in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 13:30:00 to 27-MAR-17 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:20:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported trees down across West Hodgenville Avenue.

Hail in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 15:23:00 to 27-MAR-17 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG VIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 14:48:00 to 27-MAR-17 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER DAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:22:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 15:23:00 to 27-MAR-17 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BWG)BOWLING GREEN A
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:42:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: YODER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:45:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWE VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 17:51:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISBURG
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The southwest corner of a large, well-constructed barn was blown in, with several roofing panels removed.

Hail in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 15:21:00 to 27-MAR-17 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 15:43:00 to 27-MAR-17 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELMONT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 17:25:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTON STATION
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to golf balls were recorded.

Hail in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 17:38:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported lots of hail up to the size of quarters covering Interstate 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 16:03:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOYARD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Two outbuildings along Iron Mountain Rd west of Center were partially collapsed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 18:15:00 to 27-MAR-17 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUENA VISTA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Garrard County emergency manager reported that severe thunderstorm winds partially tore off a roof to a barn on Brenda Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 18:12:00 to 27-MAR-17 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: EBENEZER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees along Harvey Pike 10 to 12 miles northeast of Harrodsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAR-17 18:08:00 to 27-MAR-17 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYO
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees along and south of State Road 1160 (Talmage Mayo Rd) west of U.S. Highway 127. A large barn was blown down near the intersection of these two roads.