Rounds of severe storms hammered southern Indiana and central Kentucky on Friday, July 20, 2018, bringing very large hail, wind damage, heavy rain, and 4 confirmed tornadoes. The largest hail report the National Weather Service received was 4 inches in diameter (softball size) in Tompkinsville, just north of the Tennessee border. The strongest measured wind gust was 70 mph at the Lexington Bluegrass Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:59:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERSAILLES
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:01:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: NUGENT XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were reported down along Midway Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:05:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a tree down on Malabu Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:06:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LEX)BLU GRS FLD LEX
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Bluegrass Airport measured a 61 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:07:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATTOXTOWN
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a tree down on Leslie Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:15:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPLIN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down near Old Tunnel Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:17:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was a roof that blew off of a barn and multiple trees down on Brentsville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:24:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH ELKHORN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree branches were sheared six feet above the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:30:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEENE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were multiple trees down from strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:35:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARTERVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down on Calcutta Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:38:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST UNION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were trees reported down on Somerset Road in Nicholas County.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:43:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were trees down on Young Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:07:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was widespread tree damage along Burgin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:13:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDHOUSE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:18:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE HALL
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:33:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CATHERINE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were trees down at Bardstown Road and Highway 152.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:49:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blocking North Kentucky 501.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:49:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 18:45:00 to 20-JUL-18 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNSBORO
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were reported down at 7511 Highway 329 in Crestwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:10:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MATTHEWS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a tree on a house at Alton Road and Sherrin Avenue in St. Matthews.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:15:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: O BANNON
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was tree damage along Old Lagrange Road near Westport Road.

Lightning in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:20:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WACO
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There was a structure fire caused by a lightning strike on Waco Loop.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:46:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERSAILLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of reports came into dispatch that likely were associated with the evening storms. Part of the roof at Ledvance was blown off and water was entering their computer room.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:10:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LOU)BOWMAN FLD LOUI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue took place to get the driver of a car that drove into high water on Lexington Road at Oxford Place.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:14:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: STIBBINS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:19:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG CLIFTY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a picture of a large tree snapped along Morrison Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:19:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: STITES
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell and knocked down power lines at Highway 44 and Knob Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:22:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was a tree that blew down on Mount Elmira Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:25:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARYVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees and power lines were reported down on the 800 block of Walls Hollow Road North.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:25:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TING
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was a tree reported down on Kingswood Avenue at Kings Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:25:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARYVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was a tree reported down on the 1500 block of Raymond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:27:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAP IN KNOB
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was reported down on Sandy Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:33:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOTUS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was a tree down on Lotus Drive near Deatsville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:40:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LOU)BOWMAN FLD LOUI
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:41:00 to 20-JUL-18 21:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMYRNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six to eight inches of water were reported in a cul-de-sac on the street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:41:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNINGTOWN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on Woodsdale Road.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:45:00 to 20-JUL-18 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVOCA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Old Henry Road was flooded to Factory Lane from the Gene Snyder. There was a report of water flowing on the Gene Snyder at mile marker 28.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:59:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONNIEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Hart County Fire Department reported trees down around the intersection of Highway 728 and Campground Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 21:22:00 to 20-JUL-18 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUDGINS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down on Highway 569.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 21:29:00 to 20-JUL-18 21:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLENDALE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 61 was blocked by downed tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 21:38:00 to 20-JUL-18 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAB
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a tree down and blocking Highway 1464 near Grab Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 21:42:00 to 20-JUL-18 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were downed trees blocking Highway 61 and Old Spring Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 21:48:00 to 20-JUL-18 21:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: EXIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were tree limbs partially blocking Matney Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 22:11:00 to 20-JUL-18 22:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BARDSTOWN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were trees down near Woodlawn Road.

Hail in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 22:18:00 to 20-JUL-18 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: EXIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 23:10:00 to 20-JUL-18 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was a report of a tree down on a car on East Front Street.

Lightning in HART, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 23:15:00 to 20-JUL-18 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHTOWN
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

It was reported that 25 to 30 heads of livestock were killed in the Northtown area of Hart County when lightning struck during a storm.

Hail in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:27:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:28:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVANIA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:45:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASURE RIDGE PARK
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:46:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST DENNIS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:48:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SDF)STANIFORD FLD L
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The ASOS augmenter at Louisville International Airport (KSDF) reported one inch hail on a METAR.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:18:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a report of power lines down in Shelbyville.

Hail in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:52:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENORE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:54:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: COXS CREEK
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:50:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASURE RIDGE PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball sized hail was reported in Iroquois Park.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:53:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SDF)STANIFORD FLD L
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:50:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported at Churchill Downs.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:57:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: OKOLONA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large maple tree was down near South Park Road and Blue Lick Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was a large tree down on a building near Audubon Park Golf Course.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:05:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree blew onto a house at Rose and Maxwell.

Hail in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:29:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAP IN KNOB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:02:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKWAY VLG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a report of hail on the 4200 block of Poplar Level Road.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:57:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported one inch hail at Thurston Avenue in Louisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:02:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree blew onto a home in Venice Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:10:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: YARNALLTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight structures had trees on their roofs. There were many widespread power outages across the county.

Hail in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:24:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOYARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:29:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR WELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A report of golf ball size hail near Sulphur Well was received.

Thunderstorm Wind in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:39:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDMONTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The fire chief reported that trees and power lines were down, and a shop was destroyed near Edmonton along Highway 496. Highway 496 was closed due to debris.

Hail in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:59:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKBRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:01:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRADYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:15:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORETTO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:47:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK HORN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:19:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLATWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A report of hail a little larger than a golf ball came from a person near Columbia.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 07:10:00 to 20-JUL-18 07:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYS FERRY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were reported down on US 25 and Interstate 75 near mile marker 99.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 12:45:00 to 20-JUL-18 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDYVILLE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was a tree reported down on State Road 144.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:14:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was a tree down on Highway 79.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 13:25:00 to 20-JUL-18 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDENBURG STATION
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree blew down knocking out power to several in the area.

Hail in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:22:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail was reported near the junction of Highway 49 and 78.

Hail in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:30:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CATHERINE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was golf ball size hail along Highway 152.

Hail in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:46:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was a report of hail at Bedrock Lane.

Hail in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:54:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMPKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 4.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A verified photo on social media showed these large hail stones.

Hail in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:43:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAC
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was hail reported in the Mac Community.

Hail in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 18:42:00 to 20-JUL-18 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEMLYTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:04:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:40:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The county reported multiple trees were down around the city, as well as some power lines.

Hail in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:22:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:30:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERVIEW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:45:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DANIELS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:55:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY STATION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail was measured at Stonestreet Road.

Hail in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 18:19:00 to 20-JUL-18 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 18:10:00 to 20-JUL-18 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 18:00:00 to 20-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPURLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 18:00:00 to 20-JUL-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMPKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:57:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENICKS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Hail in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:54:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUMPHREY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:01:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY VLG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:41:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORAL RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:45:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BECKLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:45:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: O BANNON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Employee reported tree branches and leaves were down.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:50:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVOCA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 21:42:00 to 20-JUL-18 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: THURLOW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in HART, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:56:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE STAR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down in a wooded area midway between J Riggs Rd and Copelin Rd north of state highway 728, snapping trees as it moved southeast along a hay field where it destroyed two 1200 lb hay bales and rolled numerous others up to a tenth of a mile into a soybean field and uphill onto a knoll. Snapping trees on the land adjacent to the hay and soybean fields, the tornado took a slight right turn, crossing highway 728, and destroyed a large barn.  Large parts of the barn debris were lofted into trees southwest of the structure, snapping their trunks.  A 20 x 20 section of the barn was blown 500 feet to the south-southeast.  The tornado continued southward for another two-tenths of a mile, downing trees along Campground Rd before lifting.  Maximum winds with this tornado were estimated to be 90 to 95 mph.

Tornado in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:03:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR FLAT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This short-lived spin-up occurred as a northeast-moving storm interacted with outflow winds from a southeastward-moving storm in eastern Metcalfe County. The first damage occurred along Subtle Road, where a carport was overturned and a large part of a metal outbuilding's roof was torn off, in addition to snapping numerous trees.  The tornado then moved east-northeast at tree-top level over wooded areas and farm fields, doing its next major damage a mile away where it pushed a double-wide mobile home to the northwest off its blocks, breaking windows, and ripping off shingles from the roof. The tornado continued on for another mile, causing occasional tree damage, and dropping debris before lifting near the east end of Groce Road, where it peeled roofing material from a metal out building.  Maximum wind speeds with this tornado were estimated at 80 to 85 mph.

Hail in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 21:45:00 to 20-JUL-18 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EXIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 21:50:00 to 20-JUL-18 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EXIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:42:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTON STATION
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree blew down on a car with people inside of it. Many other trees were down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:45:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANES MILL
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet in Franklin County recorded a wind gust of 53 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:52:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEREFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were down near McCracken Pike and Steele Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 14:59:00 to 20-JUL-18 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LEX)BLU GRS FLD LEX
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Bluegrass Airport measured a 52 knot wind gust.