A well-defined upper level shortwave trough shifted northeast across Missouri into the Ohio Valley, where it flattened out within a broader, strong southwesterly flow regime. The resultant mid level forcing was not very strong across the warm sector of the surface low. The weak surface low tracked northeast from Arkansas to West Virginia. Thunderstorms formed along the trailing cold front, which crossed parts of western Kentucky during the mid and late morning hours. A couple of embedded supercells formed within a broken band of storms along the front, spawning a couple of brief tornadoes. A period of widespread rain during the late night and early morning hours generated heavy rainfall amounts from 2 to 4 inches.

Flood in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 11:29:00 to 01-JAN-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CHARLES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported streams and ditches were full and still rising across southern Hopkins County. Several state roads were partially covered by water but remained open, including Kentucky Highways 502, 813, and 112.

Tornado in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 09:21:00 to 01-JAN-22 09:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado formed on the south side of downtown Hopkinsville and moved east, lifting on the northeast side of the interchange of U.S. 41 and U.S. 68. A number of structures were damaged in this highly populated urban area. Major roof damage occurred at a brick church, with part of the roof and decking removed. Many trees were uprooted and several were snapped. The roof and a small part of a wall were removed on a brick home. Several businesses sustained minor to moderate roof damage, and a few sustained major damage. A gas station canopy was destroyed, along with gas pumps. A few businesses sustained damage to doors and windows. Peak winds were estimated near 115 mph at the church (DI 17, DOD 5).

Tornado in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 11:16:00 to 01-JAN-22 11:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLENSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Many large tree branches were broken. A few trees were snapped. The tornado occurred in rural farm country, and no structures were damaged in the Todd County portion of the path. Peak winds in Todd County were estimated near 75 mph. The tornado exited into Logan County about a mile southeast of Allensville.

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE OAK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few state roads in typical problem areas were flooded. These roads included Kentucky Routes 1255 and 1014.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONEY GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the south fork of the Little River. Farmland in the vicinity of the river was flooded. Street flooding began in Hopkinsville.