During New Year's Eve into New Year's Day, active weather was observed across Kentucky as several waves of low pressure moved along a frontal boundary that was stalled across the region. This resulted in multiple rounds of widespread precipitation, and rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts observed across the area. As the boundary lifted north as a warm front New Year's Day, strong to severe storms were able to develop within the warm sector ahead of an approaching cold front, with multiple tornadoes and scattered straight-line wind damage being observed.

Tornado in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 12:49:00 to 01-JAN-22 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A quick EF-1 tornado dropped down across the property of the Kentucky Cooperage, with small whirls rotating around a mainline vortex that likely remained just above the surface.
The first area of narrow damage occurred where an empty trailer got shoved on its side on the southwest side of the property. The corner of a metal building also had some damage. There was little evidence of other damage in that vicinity.
The next damage occurred on a trailer garage just south of the main building. Its roof was peeled off and one side wall collapsed. The roof ended up about 50 yards southeast. Also of note, the plant manager said that mud was splattered on the south wall of the main building here, which mostly was cleaned off by the heavy rain afterward.
Next, a flat metal roof got twisted in several directions as the small vortex with 100 mph winds hit it. The last of the damage occurred in the parking lot across from the northwest side of the property. The southernmost trailer in a north- south line of empty trailers was rotated from its starting position. A nearby garage door also crumpled inward.

Tornado in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 13:49:00 to 01-JAN-22 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey Teams found EF-1 tornado damage in Madison County. This tornado damage path was embedded within a broader swath of straight line wind damage. Hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped, and multiple outbuildings were destroyed, but damage to homes in the area was mainly limited to roof, siding, and window damage.
The tornado touched down a half mile west of Union City, initially snapping off multiple cedar trees. Homes along Noland Road sustained roof, siding, and window damage, some of which occurred as a result of flying debris from damaged outbuildings. Nearby, along Union City Road, straight line winds estimated at 80 mph shifted mobile homes off foundations and overturned a small shed.
More extensive damage was observed as the tornado approached Walker Parke Road, where multiple hardwood trees were uprooted or snapped. One home had its chimney collapse, and a brick from the chimney was thrown through the window of a van parked on the south side of the home. A neighboring home lost its entire metal roof.
The most extensive damage occurred east-northeast of Union City along Doylesville Road. Many cedar trees were snapped and the roof of a home was damaged at a farm in a valley area, but the winds strengthened as the tornado reached another farm near the next ridge top. Here, three substantial outbuildings were completely destroyed, and one was shifted far enough off its foundation to be a total loss. Many trees were uprooted or snapped on this property, and the home sustained damage to its roof and gutters. Additional straight line wind damage was found to hardwood and softwood trees on this property. The tornado then lifted approximately 1.3 miles east-northeast of Union City.

Tornado in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 12:17:00 to 01-JAN-22 12:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: OIL CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey Teams found EF-1 tornado damage across northern Barren County. The damage began along the 2100 block of Carden Road which included a 80 x 100ft Amish built barn which was destroyed. Damage from the barn was thrown 400 yards to the northeast and east. Along Carden Road, trees were snapped, topped and twisted. There was sporadic roof damage to homes including gutters, siding, and shingle damage. Winds in this area were 90 to 95 mph with a width of 75 yards.
Along Highway 90, the tornado increased to a width of 125 yards with many barns incurring structural roof damage. At the Legacy Dairy Farms, an older 40 x 60ft barn was destroyed and there was sidewall damage to a large grain silo along Goodnight-Hiseville Road. Winds in this area were 85 mph.
Along Route 740, the tornado paralleled the road and the width increased to 150 yards. In Hiseville, there was barn damage with half a dozen barns sustaining significant structural damage. A 50ft diameter well-built grain silo was twisted and knocked over, and numerous trees were twisted, snapped, or uprooted. Most of the trees were facing north, northeast, east, and a few in the southeasterly direction. At the Hiseville Cemetery, modern and older gravestones were knocked over and cedar trees were knocked over and topped.

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

This confirmed tornado was a continuation of a tornadic storm that crossed from Todd County Kentucky to Logan County Kentucky. The tornado first crossed the Todd/Logan county line about a mile south of Allensville around 12:19 PM EST. Small tree limbs were broken along Keysburg Road (KY Route 102). The tornado continued across mostly rural fields before striking a barn along Joe Riley road where major roof damage was observed as well as moderate tree damage. Near this location is where the max wind speeds were observed at 85 mph, or high end EF-0. This rating was changed from a previously reported EF-1 rating due to the nature of surrounding damage observed.
The tornado continued along rural open farm fields before damaging a mix of hard and softwood trees. Some trees had large limbs downed, while others had snapped trunks along Kenny Stratton Road west of Lickskillet. The tornado ended at around 12:22 PM EST along with no further damage observed past Olmstead Road.

Tornado in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 13:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey Teams found EF-1 tornado damage just north of Campbellsville. The timing for this tornado was based on eyewitness accounts.
The first evidence of touchdown was on Salem Church Road, where several outbuildings had damage. The tornado then continued into the Woodhill subdivision where several homes sustained mostly roof damage. The tornado then continued downstream, crossing Hwy 289 and then following along Hwy 3211, Red Fern Rd. Several homes experienced damage here, again mostly with roof issues, but multiple trees were also uprooted and/or snapped.
Additional damage occurred along Palestine Rd and Sharp Ln, mostly roofing damage, but some of the debris falling downstream hit and broke off parts of a low brick wall. Two power poles in the area were bent roughly 30 degrees, with one cracked at the base but still standing.
The tornado caused its last damage along Old Spurlington Road near US Hwy 68. A two-story home had some roofing damage along the top ridge. A tree on the southwest side of the home surprisingly did not fall on the house, but a nearby air conditioner unit was pushed partly off its foundation. A little bit downstream, closer to Hwy 68, a large garage structure had significant roofing damage and a wall buckling outward.
A house and barn were damaged just downstream of Hwy 68. An eyewitness reported seeing the tornado lifting in this area. A motorist said it crossed KY 744 in front of him, and it was not touching the ground right after it went through his area.
Side note: this tornado track was parallel to and about 4 miles southeast of the EF-3 tornado that tracked through the region on December 11, 2021.

Hail in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 04:20:00 to 01-JAN-22 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: THREE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported on social media.

Hail in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 05:17:00 to 01-JAN-22 05:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEED
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 05:29:00 to 01-JAN-22 05:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A viewer reported half dollar size hail in Columbia.

Tornado in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 11:52:00 to 01-JAN-22 11:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey Teams found an area of straight line winds of 70 to 75 mph, beginning at the Hunting Creek subdivision off of Cave Mill Road. Along Cave Mill Road fences were blown down, minor shingle damage to homes occurred, and many pine and cedar trees were snapped and topped.
At the intersection of Curtis and Cave Mill Rd, there was a change in the damage pattern. The damage became more concentrated with gutters, shingles, roof, and soffit damage. Trees were snapped and uprooted facing to the north, northeast, and east southeasterly direction. Clear evidence was found of a weak tornado that formed with winds estimated between 80 and 85 mph. The tornado was slightly elevated off the ground and was very intermittent.
The tornado lifted just before the Marriott TownePlace Suites on Cave Mill Rd, and then there was sporadic straight-wind damage all the way to Ashton Parc Apartments off of Shive Lane. Thornton Furniture had the most damage from the straight-line winds with roofing and facade damage.

Tornado in HART, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 10:52:00 to 01-JAN-22 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRICEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey Teams found EF-0 tornado damage across northern Hart County. A barn along E Sullivan Rd was damaged where some of the roofing was found 400 yards away. The weak tornado was very elevated and next hit power lines on the east side of the road. The most significant damage was to a 100 x 50ft barn with damage thrown 200-250 yards back to the southwest. The barn foundation moved 18 inches to the east. A 2 x 4 from the barn was thrown 60 yards to the north-northwest and was impaled into the 2nd story of an adjacent house. There was very minor tree damage as much of the tornado was highly elevated. The tornado lifted in a field just northeast of this residence.

Tornado in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 12:22:00 to 01-JAN-22 12:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This confirmed tornado was a continuation of the parent circulation that caused the tornado southwest of Olmstead KY that crossed the Todd/Logan county line. After a gap of more than 2 miles, the tornado redeveloped and caused damage along Watermelon Road. Minor roof damage occurred near this location. The tornado continued along JB Shackelford Road in mostly rural open farm fields before damage occurred along Johnson Young Road (Route 739). Several trees had large limbs down, and a hardwood tree was uprooted nearby. The strongest damage occurred as a nearby barn was completely demolished with estimated wind speeds at 110 mph for strong EF-1 winds.
The tornado then turned to the northeast causing minor damage to a porch covering at BL Shackelford Road. Damage continued toward Williams Store where significant tree damage occurred with several large trees either snapped or had large branches broken. The tornado then crossed rural areas west of Nashville Road (Highway 431).
At Nashville Road, a barn had roof damage observed with another outbuilding shifted off the foundation. At this point, the tornado appeared to strengthen with consistent damage just north of Ellis Road. A barn had a silo completely destroyed with major damage to 2 other silos, and drone footage confirmed several trees uprooted with branches snapped beyond this barn. The tornado then did some damage along Ellis road with roof damage observed at another barn.
An isolated tree snap occurred near the junction of Franklin Road (route 100) and Airport Road before the tornado crossed rural fields near the Russellville-Logan County Airport. The tornado continued to the northeast with damage observed to the west of Dennis Corinth Road to trees and barns.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 12:42:00 to 01-JAN-22 12:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARY
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large section of roof blew off of a horse barn on Windy Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 11:52:00 to 01-JAN-22 11:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A video on social media showed multiple mature pine trees that were snapped and damage to one of the buildings at Aston Parc Apartments.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 11:52:00 to 01-JAN-22 11:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A video on social media showed roof damage to a Kroger and fence at the back of the parking lot.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 11:58:00 to 01-JAN-22 11:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage was reported at the intersection of Morgantown Road and Winston Lane. Some trees were uprooted, and large branches were snapped. Area homes had shingle and antenna damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 12:23:00 to 01-JAN-22 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

There were numerous trees down and a garage damaged along Highway 218.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 12:23:00 to 01-JAN-22 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLETTS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

There were numerous trees down in Rowletts.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 12:43:00 to 01-JAN-22 12:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: EXIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team determined the damage along US 68, in the Thurlow community, was straight line wind damage of 70 mph. There was roof damage to 2 homes, slight uplift of roof panels to one barn, and a couple of older rotted trees knocked down. All of the damage was facing off to the northeast.
NWS drone video confirmed all the damage was straight line winds, and very isolated to around 4765 Edmonton Rd (US 68), in the Thurlow community, about 5 miles southwest of Greensburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 14:08:00 to 01-JAN-22 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLEGE HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was damage to a barn roof on College Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 13:11:00 to 01-JAN-22 13:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMBERTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 13:11:00 to 01-JAN-22 13:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOUNTAIN RUN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 14:06:00 to 01-JAN-22 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINARY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were down along Highway 90 near Ida.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 14:30:00 to 01-JAN-22 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was removed from Huntersville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 12:21:00 to 01-JAN-22 12:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORETTO
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 12:32:00 to 01-JAN-22 12:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOYARD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn's roof was blown off and approximately 7 windows were blown out of a house.

Flash Flood in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 04:18:00 to 01-JAN-22 06:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASKINGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Green County Dispatch reported ongoing water rescue near KY SR 1913 (Coburg Road).  A vehicle was located in high water, with three people on top of the vehicle. Multiple departments were on scene attempting water rescue.  Dispatch received the first call for water recue around 5:18 AM Eastern Time.  Damage amount unknown.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 05:20:00 to 01-JAN-22 07:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROMINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Taylor County dispatch reported two vehicles drove into high water on North Coburg Road. Damage amount unknown.

Flash Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor flooding at Howser Road and Merry Oaks-Railton Road.  Damage amount unknown.

Flash Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIDERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred along KY SR 70 (Hiseville Road) in low elevation spots along roadway. Damage amount unknown.

Flash Flood in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 05:10:00 to 01-JAN-22 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRESHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding with rapidly moving water flowing over KY SR 61 (Columbia Road). Damage amount unknown.

Flash Flood in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 05:20:00 to 01-JAN-22 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: COBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred in Coburg. Damage amount unknown.

Flash Flood in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 05:20:00 to 01-JAN-22 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNIFLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred in Knifely.  Damage amount unknown.

Flash Flood in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 13:30:00 to 01-JAN-22 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Casey County water rescue had worked 2 water rescues.  Widespread flash flooding had occurred in Liberty and Yosemite.  KY Hwy 127 was closed in Liberty. Damage amount unknown.

Flash Flood in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-22 13:30:00 to 01-JAN-22 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

KY 198 (Middleburg Road) was closed due to flash flooding in Middleburg.  Damage amount unknown.