A squall line of severe thunderstorms produced widespread damaging winds from 70 to 80 mph across southwest Kentucky, mainly along and south of a Paducah to Princeton to Madisonville line. An isolated tornado was embedded within the damaging wind area. The squall line intensified ahead of an upper-level trough advancing east of the Plains states. The squall line was focused along and ahead of a cold front, where winds at 850 mb were southwesterly between 50 and 60 knots. Ahead of the squall line, the air mass was moist and rather unstable.

Hail in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 06:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEMBROKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This hail occurred at the Pembroke fire station.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKMAN
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 63 mph was measured at the Kentucky mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 06:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near Dawson Springs, blocking U.S. Highway 62. A trained spotter at Mortons Gap estimated a wind gust to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 06:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRACEY
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered wind gusts around 60 mph were reported north and west of Hopkinsville. A wind gust to 60 mph was measured by a trained spotter along U.S. Highway 68 near the Trigg County line. At the Kentucky mesonet site six miles north of Hopkinsville, a wind gust to 61 mph was measured.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 06:40:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 59 mph was measured at a Kentucky mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:32:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN GROVE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several large branches were broken along the Graves County line. This damage was associated with the storm that produced the EF-2 tornado near Cuba in Graves County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 04:58:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKLIFFE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 225.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread damaging winds occurred in much of Ballard County. Wind damage occurred in La Center, where the Ballard County High School and a law office sustained roof damage. The roof of the law office was partially blown off. Elsewhere, widespread damage to trees and power lines was reported across the county. Several homes sustained damage, mainly to roofs. South of La Center, a pole barn about 1,100 square feet was destroyed. Most walls and the roof collapsed, damaging numerous possessions in the barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:07:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Clinton, a tower over 180 feet tall was blown down. Portions of a 16-by-20 foot shed were blown into a field. A wind gust to 67 mph was measured by a Davis weather station a couple of miles south of Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:12:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULTON ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Along U.S. Highway 51 between Fulton and Crutchfield, one small barn was destroyed. Another old small barn lost a large section of tin roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:13:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PAH)BARKLEY ARPT PA
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Widespread damaging winds around 75 mph occurred across much of western and central McCracken County, including the cities of Paducah and Lone Oak. A wind gust to 75 mph was measured by the automated observing system at Barkley Regional Airport. A wind gust to 68 mph was measured at a fire station in Grahamville. Numerous buildings sustained minor roof damage, including a few historic landmarks in downtown Paducah. A metal wall panel was blown off a large storage building in Paducah. A large tree fell through the kitchen and bedroom of a house. Several outbuildings and sheds were destroyed, including one that was blown onto a road near Barkley Regional Airport. Trees and signs were blown down areawide, including some large uprooted trees. Numerous power outages lasted through the morning. Some roads were blocked by downed trees and power lines. A large tree was down on a vehicle in Paducah, destroying the vehicle. A power pole and power lines were down on a car in Lone Oak.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINGO
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread damaging winds were observed across southwest Graves County. A wind gust to 77 mph was measured at the Kentucky mesonet site near Pryorsburg. In Water Valley, a large metal roof was blown up against a neighboring house. Shingles were blown off at least one house. Power poles were blown over, and trees were down. At a residence three miles northwest of Wingo along Highway 58, the whole back porch of the residence was ripped off and blown into the bedroom and front yard.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Along Highway 1820 west of Melber, several trees were blown down. An antenna tower was blown down. Siding was blown off a structure.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:23:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUBA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were uprooted, and large branches were broken. This tree damage immediately preceded the EF-2 tornado that began in the Cuba community.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:23:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microbust containing winds estimated near 80 mph damaged some agricultural property along Highway 483 between Clear Springs and Hickory. An empty grain bin was blown at least 50 yards, and another grain bin was dented inward. A small part of the metal roof of a chicken house was blown several hundred yards. A carport was thrown about a quarter mile. There was extensive shingle damage at two apartment buildings in the Hickory area. A few trees were snapped or uprooted. The damage path was about one mile long.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:25:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEDBETTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large metal panels, possibly from a carport or shed, were blown onto a city street.

Tornado in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:25:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUBA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 170.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began near the community of Cuba and lifted after tracking about 1.5 miles. Peak winds were estimated near 120 mph. A single-family residence was destroyed. Much of the roof and upper portions of the house were removed. The roof was blown off a church. Several headstones in a cemetery were blown up to 30 feet. A number of barns were blown down. A machine shed was blown from its foundation. At least a dozen trees were uprooted. Dozens of others sustained broken limbs or trunks.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:27:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVY
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst with estimated winds near 100 mph destroyed an outbuilding and snapped some hardwood trees. A cinder-block workshop was severely damaged. Tin was peeled off a well-built barn. The microburst began right along the Graves County line on the south side of the Purchase Parkway, then continued east along Highway 3526 for about 1.5 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVERT CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Widespread damaging winds were observed across northern and central Marshall County. A wind gust to 75 mph was measured by National Weather Service personnel on a hill at the interchange of I-24 and the Purchase Parkway. The roof was blown off a large metal storage shed at the Marshall County Road Department near Draffenville. Several structures sustained minor damage in Benton. Trees and power lines were down, causing power outages. Several large pine trees were toppled at a residence on U.S. Highway 68, destroying a vehicle. Wind gusts around 75 mph were estimated by a National Weather Service employee near Palma.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:31:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small wooden barn was destroyed near the Calloway County line, and numerous large branches were broken. This damage was associated with the storm that produced the EF-2 tornado near Cuba.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:32:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A wind gust to 60 mph was estimated by firefighters.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDDYVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant damage occurred at the Kentucky State Penitentiary. Three staff members at the penitentiary were injured by flying glass, debris, and equipment picked up by the wind. Their injuries were not life threatening. The roof was blown off the prison gym. The resident of a mobile home in Eddyville estimated winds gusted to around 75 mph. The resident said their mobile home was rocking in the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 77 mph was measured at a Kentucky mesonet site. Trees were damaged, including at least one uprooted tree in Princeton.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 05:56:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADIZ
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wind gust to 70 mph was measured by emergency management personnel. Some roof damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 06:27:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT CAMPBELL AAF
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust to 63 mph was measured at the Fort Campbell airfield. Several business signs and a couple trees were blown down on the south side of Hopkinsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-17 04:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARDWELL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Areas of wind damage occurred in Carlisle County, mostly in areas near U.S. Highway 51. The roof was blown off the agri-chem building along U.S. Highway 51 north of Bardwell. Structural damage was reported in Arlington.