Severe storms developed across eastern Kentucky during the evening hours of June 5, 2019. These thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching frontal boundary.  The main threat early on was large hail.  An organized line of showers and storms then moved in from the north, producing more localized wind damage.
Significant hail up to 2 inches in diameter was reported in Wolfe County with the early storms.  There were also numerous trees blown down in areas, generally along and north of the Mountain Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 21:17:00 to 05-JUN-19 21:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees down from Rogers to southwest of Campton, including one on a cabin near Rogers and one on Sandy Ridge Road southwest of Campton.

Heavy Rain in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 22:02:00 to 05-JUN-19 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUAN
Reported by: Public

A citizen received 2 inches of rain in about half an hour, leading to several small mudslides southwest of Jackson. This includes one on Kentucky Highway 2469.

Heavy Rain in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 22:05:00 to 06-JUN-19 04:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAMBILL
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of Highway officials reported a large rockslide on Kentucky Highway 1110 just south of the Kentucky Highway 397 intersection southwest of Haddix.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 21:31:00 to 05-JUN-19 21:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHENOWEE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed two downed trees along Kentucky Highway 541 south of War Creek, subsequently knocking out power to nearby residences.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 17:35:00 to 05-JUN-19 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALT LICK
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a tree down along Kentucky Highway 211 south of Salt Lick.

Hail in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 17:47:00 to 05-JUN-19 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHERS FORK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed quarter sized hail south of Ashers Fork.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 20:10:00 to 05-JUN-19 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUDY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines down on Cecil Pike Road off of Kentucky Highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 20:14:00 to 05-JUN-19 20:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDALL SPGS
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Department of Highways relayed a report of a large tree down on Sugar Grove Road southwest of Owingsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 20:54:00 to 05-JUN-19 20:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported numerous trees down in West Liberty. This includes along Main Street, Kentucky Highway 519, and Kentucky Highway 191.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 21:20:00 to 05-JUN-19 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a tree down on Kentucky Highway 191 in Trent.

Hail in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 18:02:00 to 05-JUN-19 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEITZ
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed penny sized hail near Eugene.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 18:09:00 to 05-JUN-19 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORAKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS Employee observed large limbs down along Kentucky Highway 30 southwest of Hendricks.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 18:15:00 to 05-JUN-19 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: POMP
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree down south of Wrigley.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 18:46:00 to 05-JUN-19 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURKEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree blown down on Kentucky Highway 30 near Highland Turner Elementary School in Turkey.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 19:11:00 to 05-JUN-19 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEBASTIANS BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A SKYWARN Spotter observed quarter sized hail from Sebastian's Branch to southeast of Talbert.

Hail in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 17:13:00 to 05-JUN-19 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLIVER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

An NWS Employee observed golf ball sized hail while dispatch reported 2 inch diameter hail between Trent and Toliver.

Hail in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 17:21:00 to 05-JUN-19 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZEL GREEN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed 2 inch diameter hail in Hazel Green.

Hail in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 17:23:00 to 05-JUN-19 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: HELECHAWA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed half dollar sized hail in Helechawa.

Hail in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 17:25:00 to 05-JUN-19 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLKSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed golf ball sized hail in Polksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 17:29:00 to 05-JUN-19 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZEL GREEN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported two large trees down off of Stamper Branch Road in Hazel Green.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 20:29:00 to 05-JUN-19 20:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALT LICK
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree down off of Kentucky Highway 211 south of Salt Lick.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUN-19 20:35:00 to 05-JUN-19 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RODBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed a tree down off of Christy Creek Road east of Morehead.