Strong environmental winds, and winds associated with intense rain showers immediately along a cold front, damaged structures, downed trees, and caused power outages all across eastern Kentucky on January 11, 2020. The first bout of winds and damage occurred from late morning through late afternoon as gusty winds developed ahead of a strong low pressure system, while the second episode of winds and damage occurred between roughly 9 pm and midnight as a line of showers and the cold front moved through eastern Kentucky.
In Rockcastle County, a tobacco barn was destroyed in the town of Hiatt due to strong gusty winds, while a mobile home was blown over. In Pulaski County, near Somerset, the roof of a deck was blown into the yard of a neighbor's house, causing damage to the inside of the neighbor's house as part of the roof went through the wall. Several docks at Conley Bottom Resort in Wayne County were damaged as well. A tree and a utility pole were both blown down near the intersection of Kentucky Highway 114 and Woodland Hills Road, while a trailer in Harold had its roof torn off in Floyd County.
Earlier day heavy rainfall led to a large mudslide along U.S. Highway 421 near Hyden. This caused large trees and rocks to fall into the road, subsequently blocking both lanes of U.S. 421 in Hyden in front of the high school. Additionally in Leslie County, a tree was blown down in front of Davidson's Garage on U.S. 421. Several transformers were also blown near Hosea, including on Owls Nest Road at the ambulance service in Hyden thus causing power outages.

High Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 13:31:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 14:05:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down on Chapel Branch Road.

High Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 23:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down in front of Davidsons Garage on US 421. Several transformers were also blown near Hosea, including on Owls Nest Road at the ambulance service in Hyden. Part of the area was without power.

High Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 23:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 21:59:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:59:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 14:26:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.80K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near Wellington.

High Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 23:10:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:13:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree and a utility pole were both blown down near the intersection of Kentucky Highway 114 and Woodland Hills Road. Woodland Hills Road was impassable. Additionally, a roof was torn off of a trailer near Harold due to a high wind gust.

Strong Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 14:53:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down along Highway 30 near Elkatawa.

Strong Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 13:39:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 13:53:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 13:34:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:34:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local Emergency Management reported a tobacco barn destroyed in the town of Hiatt due to strong gusty winds.

High Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 21:51:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:51:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 58 mph was measured by the ASOS at the London Corbin Airport.

High Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 22:25:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 20:58:00 to 11-JAN-20 20:58:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 27.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy Rain in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 17:10:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEN
Reported by: Department of Highways

Earlier day heavy rainfall led to a large mudslide along U.S. Highway 421 near Hyden. This caused large trees and rocks to fall into the road, subsequently blocking both lanes of U.S. 421 in Hyden in front of the high school.

High Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 22:29:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:29:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.70K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down near Florress.

High Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 21:55:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 21:45:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 21:57:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.70K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on East Fork Road near Means.

High Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 22:23:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:23:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down.

High Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 23:25:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 23:05:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 11-JAN-20 22:40:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager