A severe weather outbreak occurred during the afternoon and early evening hours. An organized line of severe thunderstorms formed over the central Plains states during the night of the 20th. This bowing line of storms progressed southeast across the St. Louis area during the midday hours, then down across the lower Ohio Valley and southeast Missouri during the afternoon. Widespread wind damage was reported in parts of western Kentucky, along with several weak to moderately strong tornadoes. Very large hail was reported in a few locations. The atmosphere ahead of the storms became strongly unstable, with surface-based capes exceeding 4,000. Given the strong buoyancy, wind profiles were sufficiently strong for widespread severe weather. Deep-layer (0-6 km) wind shear values were no higher than about 30 knots, and 0-1 km shear was about 20 knots. Even though the region was under a broad 500 mb ridge, a moderately strong low-level feed of very moist and unstable air fueled the intense storms as they propagated southeastward.

Hail in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:15:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKLIFFE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 15:40:00 to 21-JUN-19 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORYDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was down on Highway 145.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:55:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were down along Highway 104. A vehicle was stuck between trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:21:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated a gust to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:25:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:54:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A wind gust to 70 mph was estimated by fire department personnel.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:09:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: FENTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 65 mph on The Trace near U.S. Highway 68.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:24:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A wind gust to 70 mph was measured at WKDZ radio.

Hail in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:23:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:30:00 to 21-JUN-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highways 120 and 670 were closed by flash flooding. Highway 120 was closed east of Providence, and Highway 670 was closed near the Dotiki mine site. The public reported up to two inches of rain fell in 20 minutes.

Hail in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:54:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Ping pong ball to golf ball size hail was reported by the fire department.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:55:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Siding was blown off a house in Hardin. A trained spotter estimated winds gusted to 60 mph at the Eggners Ferry Bridge on U.S. Highway 68 at Kentucky Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:58:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted in northern portions of the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. The area of tree damage included the Pisgah Bay area and the popular Hillman Ferry campground.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:00:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRKSEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated at 70 to 80 mph in parts of western Calloway County. Near Kirksey, carport anchors were ripped from concrete. Trees were down. Near Lynn Grove, Kentucky Highway 94 at Kentucky 299 was blocked due to a downed power line. A power pole was snapped.

Tornado in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:00:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began east of the Woodlands Trace and Silver Trail Road junction and tracked southeast along Silver Trail Road before crossing into Trigg County. Hundreds of trees, some very large, were snapped or uprooted. The path of this tornado was in densely wooded areas of the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph. Most of the path was in Lyon County, however a popular tourist spot was struck in the Trigg County portion.

Tornado in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:02:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKCASTLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado continued into Trigg County from Lyon County. Although the Trigg County portion of the track was only about one-half mile, it tracked southeast across Hematite Lake. This is a popular nature-viewing area in the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. The entire track was through heavily wooded areas. Hundreds of trees, some very large, were snapped or uprooted. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:04:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENERGY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were damaged in the Energy Lake area of the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:08:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURRAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong damaging winds from 60 to 70 mph continued southeast across central and southern Calloway County. An off-duty NWS employee two miles southwest of Murray estimated winds gusted from 60 to 65 mph. Tree limbs were down. Power lines were down in Murray. Multiple trees were blown down in Hazel.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:10:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKCASTLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were down around Trigg County. In Cadiz, a power line and tree limbs were down.

Tornado in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:22:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADIZ
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Minor roof damage occurred to at least eight homes, primarily from falling trees. One home had a broken window. One barn was levelled. Several power lines were downed, mainly from falling trees. At least 200 trees were uprooted, snapped, or had broken limbs. The tornado traveled mainly along and north of Kings Chapel Road initially, then traveled along Cool Spring Cave Road before crossing South Montgomery Road, north of Caledonia. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.

Hail in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 15:58:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARLOW
Magnitude: 3.40 
Reported by: Social Media

Very large hail struck parts of central Ballard County. At Barlow, a photo was taken of a hailstone measuring 3.4 inches in diameter. The hailstone was spiked in appearance. A couple miles south-southeast of La Center, a photo of quarter-size hail was posted on social media.

Tornado in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:31:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEEDEE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado appeared to begin in a cornfield along Highway 164 north of Peedee, where a large amount of the corn was blown down. Major tree damage and a debris field was observed on Highway 164. It then continued east/southeast where a barn collapsed. It damaged around a dozen homes, mainly to soffits and roofing. One small guest house was destroyed along Striped Bridge Road. The contents remained on the slab, but the roof and walls were blown around the side of a barn (which itself sustained minor damage). Numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. A tree blocked Highway 107. The tornado appears to have lifted just west of the Interstate 24/Pennyrile Parkway interchange. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:10:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEVIL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were uprooted. Large tree limbs were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:16:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PAH)BARKLEY ARPT PA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Strong damaging winds struck parts of McCracken County, mainly around the city of Paducah. A semi was blown over on the Interstate 24 bridge across the Ohio River. On the north side of Paducah, about 175 feet of a 400-foot tall broadcasting tower was knocked down. Large trees were down in the city of Paducah, and bricks were blown off an historic building downtown. Just outside the city, several trees were blown down in Lone Oak. At the Barkley Regional Airport west of Paducah, a trailer was shifted off its foundation.

Tornado in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:31:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWSTEAD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado appeared to start along Pierce Lane near I-24 and traveled along Pierce Lane for almost a mile. Three empty grain bins were destroyed and blown into a field. Most of the damage was on the south flank of the tornado. Many large, old trees were snapped or uprooted. Towards the end of the path a house lost half of its roof. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:40:00 to 21-JUN-19 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERNDON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread wind damage occurred south through southwest of Hopkinsville, including the Interstate 24 corridor. Several miles northwest of Oak Grove, building and roof damage occurred at a power tool company. Trees were down along Interstate 24 near mile marker 83. Seven miles west of Pembroke, a fiberglass pole was down. Many trees were down in that area. Five miles northeast of Herndon, a tree fell on a house. A wind gust to 63 mph was measured at the Fort Campbell airfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:38:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread tree and power line damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:39:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRYORSBURG
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong damaging winds affected southwest Graves County. At Pryorsburg, the front of a restaurant was damaged, and windows were blown out of cars. At Water Valley, a tree fell on an unoccupied house.

Tornado in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 17:57:00 to 21-JUN-19 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH ZION
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started along Hammacksville Road south of Trenton. It tracked through cornfields, with strong convergence noted within the downed corn. It also uprooted and broke several large limbs off of some trees. There is drone footage of the tornado track and eyewitness reports/pictures of the tornado. Maximum winds were estimated near 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:42:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILBERTSVILLE
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey determined a microburst occurred at Kentucky Dam Village, adjacent to a short tornado track. Peak winds were estimated at 110 mph. About 75 trees were snapped or uprooted.

Tornado in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUN-19 16:42:00 to 21-JUN-19 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILBERTSVILLE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A 50-yard wide tornado with peak winds near 110 mph snapped and uprooted trees. The tornado appeared to touch down along the edge of Kentucky Dam Village property near Golf Course Maintenance Drive. It crossed Highway 641 and created a clear path from near 641 to the marina. At the marina, two piers (which were connected to other piers as an extension) broke loose and were pushed out into the bay, dragging concrete block tie downs along the floor of the bay. These piers sustained major damage to roofs and connections between the piers. The piers which were connected to the shore were damaged, not only at the connection point between piers, but also at the connection to the shore. Electrical systems were destroyed along with gang planks between the shore and piers. There were four piers connected to the shore. The two piers that were damaged were the inside two piers, with the outside piers sustaining minor damage.