Severe thunderstorms downed trees and powerlines, while also causing damage to some buildings and homes across McCreary County during the late evening hours of March 12th.
One of these storms produced an EF-1 tornado just north of downtown Whitley City. A supercell thunderstorm tracked across McCreary County during the late evening hours of March 12th. A National Weather Service Jackson survey team found intermittent damage along the entire path. There were three distinct areas of damage where the tornado touched down. On Chitwood Ridge Rd, several hardwood trees were snapped off. There was also a house that sustained some roof damage. The next area of tornado damage was on the northern side of Whitley City along north Highway 1651, where more hardwood trees were snapped off along with some damage to a few two-story buildings. Finally, the third area of tornado damage was northeast of Whitley City on Stephens Farm Rd. A tree landed on a house, leading to major damage. There were also several more houses with roof damage and additional trees snapped off.
Large hail was also reported in McCreary and Wayne Counties as these strong to severe thunderstorms moved through. Additionally, periodic heavy and training rainfall led to flooding in portions of Floyd and Pike Counties as localized amounts of 2-3 inches fell early on March 13th. Floyd County was forced to declare a State of Emergency as low-lying portions of Abbott Creek along Kentucky Highway 1427 and Middle Creek Levisa Fork along Kentucky Highway 114 were hit hard.

Hail in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-20 21:20:00 to 12-MAR-20 21:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREEKMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed quarter sized hail for 2 to 3 minutes near Hollyhill.

Hail in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-20 21:21:00 to 12-MAR-20 21:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEARNS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed nickel sized hail in Stearns.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-20 21:03:00 to 12-MAR-20 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: REVELO
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees were blown down on Journeys End Road near Stearns.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-20 21:03:00 to 12-MAR-20 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITH TOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees were blown down on Pine Ridge Road just southwest of Whitley City.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-20 21:03:00 to 12-MAR-20 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHES SIDING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed reports of trees blown down on Rose of Sharon Drive east of Whitley City.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-20 21:03:00 to 12-MAR-20 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHES SIDING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees were blown down on Hollaway Cemetery Road northwest of Whitley City.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-20 21:29:00 to 12-MAR-20 21:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHES SIDING
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen reported large amounts of debris east of the train tracks at the Medical Plaza near Marshes Siding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-20 21:30:00 to 12-MAR-20 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire Rescue officials reported homes damaged in the Williamsburg St/Trooper Island area east of Whitley City. Power lines were also downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-20 21:34:00 to 12-MAR-20 21:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHES SIDING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A citizen reported trees blown down on Jennys Branch Road in between Whitley City and Marshes Siding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-20 21:20:00 to 12-MAR-20 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREEKMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed numerous large limbs blown down near Hollyhill.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 13-MAR-20 03:30:00 to 13-MAR-20 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOTSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed water from Middle Creek Levisa Fork threatening low lying homes along Kentucky Highway 114 near Dotson.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 13-MAR-20 04:26:00 to 13-MAR-20 06:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONANZA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported water from Abbott Creek was approaching the foundation of several low lying homes along Kentucky Highway 1427 east of Bonanza. Over one foot of water made it into a few homes, causing major damage.

Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 13-MAR-20 05:14:00 to 13-MAR-20 07:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported standing water on low lying portions of Toler Road northeast of Belfry. Two homes ended up with water in their basements.

Tornado in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-20 21:07:00 to 12-MAR-20 21:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHES SIDING
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 55.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A supercell thunderstorm tracked across McCreary County during the late evening hours of March 12th.  A National Weather Service Jackson survey team found intermittent damage along the entire path. There were three distinct areas of damage where the tornado touched down. On Chitwood Ridge Rd, several hardwood trees were snapped off. There was also a house with some roof damage.
The next area of tornado damage was on the northern side of Whitley City along north Highway 1651, where more hardwood trees were snapped off along with some damage to a few two-story buildings.
Finally, the third area of tornado damage was northeast of Whitley City on Stephens Farm Rd. A tree landed on a house, leading to major damage. There were also several more houses with roof damage and additional trees snapped off.