A long-lived complex of thunderstorms, originating across the central Plains and Midwest, moved through Kentucky late this afternoon and evening. A tight instability gradient kept the strongest portions of this line of storms confined to the Lake Cumberland region and southeast parts of Kentucky locally.
The most significant damage occurred across portions of Pulaski and Wayne Counties, including over 4,000 power outages due to downed trees and powerlines. A fireworks tent and utility pole at the Cumberland Crossing Shopping Center in Monticello were blown down by severe wind gusts, while a few tin roofs were also blown down in and north of Monticello. This led to the declaration of a State of Emergency to assist with cleanup efforts. South of Somerset, a large oak tree was blown down onto a house, causing extensive damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 21:40:00 to 21-JUN-19 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILL TOP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees blown down throughout much of McCreary County, especially the northern portion of the county south to Whitley City.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 21:11:00 to 21-JUN-19 21:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO WAYNE ARP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local media outlet relayed that a utility pole fell next to a fireworks tent at the Cumberland Crossing Shopping Center in Monticello due to a thunderstorm wind gust. Another severe wind gust, about five minutes later, caused the tent to fall down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 22:01:00 to 21-JUN-19 22:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVOY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a tree blown down on Tackett Creek Road southeast of Williamsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 22:32:00 to 21-JUN-19 22:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEAR CREEK SPGS
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees blown down from Highway 190 near Clear Creek Springs to Pineville on Dorton Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 21:13:00 to 21-JUN-19 21:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO WAYNE ARP
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county Emergency Manager and public reported numerous trees down in and north of Monticello along Kentucky Highway 90. These downed trees resulted in powerlines being knocked down, leading to over 4,000 power outages across the county. A few tin roofs were also blown off of buildings, further complicating road accessibility for cleanup crews. A State of Emergency was declared in order to speed up cleanup efforts.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 21:02:00 to 21-JUN-19 21:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CABELL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed a tree down on Old Sawmill Road in Cabell off of Kentucky Highway 1546. This caused some fence damage on a property.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 21:30:00 to 21-JUN-19 21:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported that a tree was blown down on Danny Drive south of Burnside, while a large oak tree was blown down onto a house south of Somerset.