Two mesoscale convective systems moved through eastern Kentucky during the day. The first tracked through during the early to mid afternoon hours, while the second followed in its wake from mid afternoon through the evening. Strong to severe winds along the leading edge of each complex led to scattered damage throughout eastern Kentucky, mainly consisting of downed trees. Additionally, isolated flash flooding occurred in Jackson and Whitley Counties due to the multiple rounds of heavy rainfall. Clover Bottom in particular saw very heavy rainfall as over 3 inches of rain in a short period of time damaged a portion of U.S. Highway 421.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 14:00:00 to 31-MAY-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDGAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained Skywarn Storm Spotter observed portions of U.S. Highway 421, from Sandgap to Clover Bottom, heavily damaged from rapidly flowing flood waters following over three inches of rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 12:17:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: FITCHBURG
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

A local utility company reported a large oak tree blown down on to power lines on Whitepine Lane in the Furnace area, northeast of Irvine.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 15:45:00 to 31-MAY-18 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASIOTO
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a tree blown down just southeast of Pineville along U.S. Highway 25E.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 12:29:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIBA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed reports of trees down on U.S. Highway 460 and Kentucky Highway 77 near Mariba, southeast of Frenchburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 12:51:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree blown down northwest of Bethany.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 13:40:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DICE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local media outlet reported a tree blown down on power lines on Lost Creek Road northwest of Dice, resulting in a temporary closure of the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 13:41:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNING SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree blown down on U.S. Highway 421 near Burning Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 15:27:00 to 31-MAY-18 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILL TOP
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a large tree blown down across the road in the vicinity of Cedar Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 15:32:00 to 31-MAY-18 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a large tree limb blown down in Stanton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 15:50:00 to 31-MAY-18 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUBLIC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a couple of trees knocked down in the vicinity of Shopville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 15:55:00 to 31-MAY-18 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILDA
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a tree blown down on Bluestone Road west of Morehead.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 16:04:00 to 31-MAY-18 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLACEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree blown down onto a power line near Arnett, northwest of West Liberty.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 16:30:00 to 31-MAY-18 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: FABER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed reports of trees blown down from north of Rockholds on Kentucky Highway 26 to west of Clio.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 16:30:00 to 31-MAY-18 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARCREST
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported multiple trees knocked down from near Mill Springs to Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 16:47:00 to 31-MAY-18 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANPOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree downed on Taylor Lane southeast of Barbourville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 16:48:00 to 31-MAY-18 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a few trees and power lines blown down in Williamsburg.

Flash Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 31-MAY-18 17:30:00 to 31-MAY-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported that a portion of Mauney Chapel Road, northwest of Rockholds, was heavily damaged due to swiftly flowing flood waters.