An upper level short wave passing to the south of central Kentucky caused isolated storms in the predawn hours of June 24th. Rounds of storms developed along a nearly stationary surface boundary from late morning into the afternoon on June 25th. Some minor flooding occurred with repeated rainfall, and isolated cells produced severe weather across central Kentucky, including two small tornadoes.

Tornado in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-18 09:50:00 to 25-JUN-18 09:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENDER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief tornado did most of its
damage at treetop level, snapping
the trunks of or uprooting at least
two dozen large, mature oaks and cedars,
and causing limb damage to many others.
In one case, it snapped the 2-foot
diameter trunk of a large cedar less than
5 feet above the ground, but lofted the
tree over nearby utility lines - which
remained intact - and deposited the tree
200 feet to the east.
The tornado did occasionally reach closer
to the ground, causing significant damage
to two structures. The first was a large
brick ranch home, which had most of the
north half of its roof torn off, and
insulation spread eastward in a narrow
path. One piece of roofing lumber was
found 500 feet ENE of the home. A second
building, a large 2-story brick industrial
building 1/2 mile east - had about 20
percent of its metal roof peeled off.
Immediately after hitting this building
and downing trees in a nearby cemetery,
it crossed U.S. Hwy 62 and did additional
tree damage for another several hundred
feet as it moved through a wooded area.
The National Weather Service thanks Ohio
County Emergency Management for their
assistance in this survey, including
drone surveillance that helped
identify the path of this storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-18 11:09:00 to 25-JUN-18 11:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: EXIE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole snapped, a tree blew down, and a trampoline blew away from a property.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-18 12:10:00 to 25-JUN-18 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERCE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Downed trees blocked Highway 218 and Liletown Road.

Flood in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-18 10:24:00 to 25-JUN-18 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETH TOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was water on Hawkins Drive near Interstate 65.

Flood in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-18 10:55:00 to 25-JUN-18 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUNNEL HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

US 62 was closed at the railroad underpass due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 24-JUN-18 03:00:00 to 24-JUN-18 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURDICK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported a downburst went through and caused damage roughly from Highway 55 to the Green River Marina. Part of the roof came off a garage and landed on a truck. A few trees were also snapped. Several houseboats had damage as well.

Tornado in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-18 11:04:00 to 25-JUN-18 11:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROADWAY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This weak tornado skipped along mainly at
treetop level near the Moutardier Recreation
Area about 1/2 mile south of the Edmonson-
Grayson County Line.  The tornado snapped the
upper reaches of several tree trunks near its
initial point near several homes - leaving
debris in a circular pattern - then skipped
eastward, causing other minor tree damage
before dropping down to become a waterspout
on Nolin Lake northeast of the Moutardier
Marina.  The waterspout was captured on video
and shared on social media, confirming the
existence of the rotation and funnel.  The
waterspout dissipated as it approached the
east shore of the channel.