A strong cold front sparked a second line of showers and thunderstorms that pushed east of Interstate 75 and into eastern Kentucky during the late evening hours of April 8th. These continued to move through the coalfields through the early morning hours of the 9th, producing numerous reports of wind damage. The most extensive of this was found in portions of Fleming County, as well as near Brodhead in Rockcastle County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 08-APR-20 23:35:00 to 08-APR-20 23:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRODHEAD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Brodhead City and Rockcastle County Emergency Management conducted a survey on the morning of April 9th. In coordination with NWS staff, it was determined that microburst wind damage occurred in and just outside of Brodhead, given damage fanned out in all directions. Straight-line wind damage was also confirmed from a portion of the squall line of thunderstorms that moved through. A couple of 100+ year old oak trees were uprooted, while power poles were blown over. Structural damage was also sustained to nearly 30 homes and outbuildings/barns along with the roof of a local mall.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 09-APR-20 00:00:00 to 09-APR-20 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADSHAW
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported numerous trees blown down in between McKee and Gray Hawk. Near Gray Hawk, an outbuilding on Kelley Road had its roof blown off while a nearby home had shingles blown off. Additionally, an outbuilding was blown onto a vehicle in Gray Hawk.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 08-APR-20 23:05:00 to 08-APR-20 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: REYNOLDSVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.05K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree blown down across one lane of U.S. Highway 60 in Flat Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 08-APR-20 22:52:00 to 08-APR-20 22:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTZ
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.60K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed reports of trees downed on Stacy Road northeast of Waltz, as well as on power lines from Gates to Waltz.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 08-APR-20 23:00:00 to 08-APR-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIPLETT
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported Kentucky Highway 799 closed at Interstate 64 due to multiple downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 08-APR-20 23:30:00 to 08-APR-20 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.20K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of trees downed just northeast of West Liberty.

Hail in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 08-APR-20 23:46:00 to 08-APR-20 23:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARETBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed quarter sized hail west of Mount Vernon.

Hail in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 09-APR-20 00:20:00 to 09-APR-20 00:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAND CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative Observer near Island City observed nickel sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 08-APR-20 23:42:00 to 08-APR-20 23:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANEY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a downed tree along Kentucky Highway 191 near Cannel City.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 09-APR-20 01:12:00 to 09-APR-20 01:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Social Media

A citizen reported a tree blown down onto Wood Street in Cumberland.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 09-APR-20 01:08:00 to 09-APR-20 01:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARBON GLOW
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported a tree blown down onto Carbon Glow Road near Carbon Glow.

Hail in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 09-APR-20 00:46:00 to 09-APR-20 00:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOUSANDSTICKS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A local sheriff observed nickel sized hail near Thousandsticks.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 08-APR-20 23:55:00 to 08-APR-20 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 47.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.15K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed small hail and trees downed near Salyersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 09-APR-20 00:45:00 to 09-APR-20 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WENDOVER
Magnitude: 44.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a downed pine tree on Wendover Road southwest of Hyden.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 09-APR-20 00:02:00 to 09-APR-20 00:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: (JKL)CARROLL ARPT JA
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported one downed tree northeast of Jackson at Mosquito Hollow.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 08-APR-20 22:27:00 to 08-APR-20 22:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG JCT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Local Dispatch and Emergency Management reported widespread severe wind damage from near the Mason County line on Kentucky Highway 11, where a building was leveled, to near Goddard. This included multiple downed trees along with a barn blown down near Elizaville. Near Dalesburg, a barn was blown onto Taylor Mill Road while a 20 foot steel cargo container was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 08-APR-20 22:39:00 to 08-APR-20 22:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: TILTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.20K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed reports of trees down on Poplar Plains Road and Watson Lane near Tilton.