Multiple rounds of severe storms produced wind damage across portions of eastern Kentucky during the afternoon and evening hours of July 20, 2018, extending into the early morning hours of July 21. The hardest hit areas were in Montgomery County, where Emergency Management reported that 47 roads were closed at one point due to downed trees and power lines resulting in nearly 4,600 power outages. Additionally, a disaster declaration was made for the county as multiple buildings sustained damage. These included a tobacco warehouse that had its roof blown off as well as��a hotel in Mount Sterling whose sign and building both sustained damage from severe straight-line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:13:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree blown down across Poley Ellis Lane east of Pine Knot.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 18:15:00 to 20-JUL-18 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURKEY CREEK
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree blown down on Turkey Creek Road near Turkey Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-18 00:30:00 to 21-JUL-18 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWAIN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed two trees blown down southwest of Hollyhill.

Hail in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 17:00:00 to 20-JUL-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVER BOTTOM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative Observer reported penny sized hail near Clover Bottom.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:55:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph was measured by the Bath County mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:31:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY LICK
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported multiple trees were blown down. Damage to a barn as well as roofs of other outbuildings was incurred near the intersection of U.S. Highway 460 and Chiles Highway near Sideview northwest of Mount Sterling.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:36:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported via social media that a portion of a metal roof was blown off of a clay tobacco warehouse in Mount Sterling. The building and sign of a Ramada Hotel were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 15:57:00 to 20-JUL-18 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWEN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Skywarn storm spotter reported a tree and large limb were blown down near Stanton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:10:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD ROWAN ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees were blown down along Kentucky Highway 801 south of Farmers along Cave Run Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:20:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a tree blown down on Kentucky Highway 711 northwest of Wrigley.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:18:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEHART
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported several trees blown down from about 6 miles northwest of West Liberty to near the city limits. This includes trees down on Kentucky Highway 7, McClain Way, Greasy Creek Road, and Kentucky Highway 772.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:30:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMBRELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree blown down across Lilys Ferry Road in Kimbrell.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 16:35:00 to 20-JUL-18 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported several trees blown down from Winston on Winston Road through Irvine and Shade southeast of Ravenna.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 18:00:00 to 20-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADSHAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a tree blown down on Kentucky Highway 587 near Gray Hawk.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 18:42:00 to 20-JUL-18 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURR
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees blown down on Kentucky Highway 1004 southeast of Mount Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:10:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed reports of trees blown down on Keavy Road southwest of London.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:13:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees blown down on Kentucky Highway 552 in Lily.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:32:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRISBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees blown down from west of Monticello on Twyfords Point Road into the city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:44:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees blown down on Kentucky Highway 204 in Clio.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:52:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter and dispatch observed trees blown down from Pineville to northeast of town on Kentucky Highway 221.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 19:57:00 to 20-JUL-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: JULIP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees blown down on Kentucky Highway 904 east of Williamsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:08:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARLAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees blown down on U.S. Highway 421 near Harlan.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-18 20:13:00 to 20-JUL-18 20:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEVROLET
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees blown down on Kentucky Highways 990 and 3001 southeast of Harlan.