Thunderstorms broke out across east Kentucky May 26th thanks to a mature low pressure system moving into the Ohio Valley from the west. This system initially pulled a warm front through eastern Kentucky in the evening, and most of the severe convection was associated with the approach and passage of this warm front. A cold front was then dragged across the region overnight and into the morning. Instability was not overly impressive going into this event, around 1000-1500 J/kg of CAPE. However, storms that formed were able to take advantage of the roughly 40 kts of effective shear over the area and organize into more multicellular and linear structures. The limited CAPE profile meant a more limited hail threat, leaving strong to damaging wind gusts as the primary threat, though tornadoes were not able to be ruled out. Even though storm motions were fairly swift, given the abundant moisture associated with this system, there was also a threat for flash flooding if any training set up or an area was hit multiple times. Several warnings, including Severe Thunderstorm, Flash Flood, and Tornado, were issued that evening, mainly across our most western and southwestern counties. Multiple reports of damaging wind leading to downed trees were received across the same areas, along with a couple of reports of water flowing over roadways. There were some wind reports within the Tornado Warnings, but no tornadoes were confirmed in the JKL area.

Flash Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 17:00:00 to 26-MAY-22 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORTON BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was flowing over Route 66 following thunderstorms with heavy rain. It was reported that the water had receded prior to 6:30 PM EDT (5:30 PM EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 15:26:00 to 26-MAY-22 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.25K
Reported by: Public

Tree damage, including uprooted or snapped trees, was reported at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 16:02:00 to 26-MAY-22 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENFRO VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along North Wilderness Road just north of Mount Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 15:32:00 to 26-MAY-22 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down onto powerlines on Etna Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 15:47:00 to 26-MAY-22 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLAILLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Old Bandy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 16:57:00 to 26-MAY-22 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs were blown down onto Kidville Road. The Highway Department was called to remove them.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 17:06:00 to 26-MAY-22 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree limbs were blown down near the intersection of Camargo Levee Road and Welch Road. The Highway Department was called to remove them.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 16:58:00 to 26-MAY-22 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: XENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near the intersection of State Routes 213 and 1057.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 15:58:00 to 26-MAY-22 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELDRUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down along KY State Route 188 at the 1.7 mile marker.

Flash Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 16:45:00 to 26-MAY-22 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESBORO BELL ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water quickly rose due to thunderstorms with heavy rain and began flowing over KY Highway 441. The water had begun to recede by 6:30 PM EDT (5:30 PM EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 14:59:00 to 26-MAY-22 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARNELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on KY Highway 789 near Ramseys Point Road. The Highway Department was called to remove the tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 15:12:00 to 26-MAY-22 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO WAYNE ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Webster Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 17:23:00 to 26-MAY-22 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down at 14 East Water Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 16:27:00 to 26-MAY-22 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONEY FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down along State Highway 2011 at the 2.5 mile marker.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAY-22 16:07:00 to 26-MAY-22 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAZER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down onto Bluetick Road.