A cold front stalled near the Ohio Valley on the evening of July 20th. Unusually high instability ahead of the front fueled thunderstorm development late in the evening over southcentral Kentucky just ahead of the front. Moderate shear helped organize the storms as they shifted eastward and evolved into a line of quick-moving storms. The strongest winds occurred from Breathitt County southeastward to the Virginia/Kentucky border during the early morning hours of July 21st. Storm backbuilding and training occurred along the southern edge of the line, leading to substantial rainfall along the Virginia border.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 22:20:00 to 20-JUL-22 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEUBENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree blown down onto a power line approximately 1 mile southwest of Steubenville leading to local power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 23:15:00 to 20-JUL-22 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKATAWA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reportedly blown down onto power line along Colts Fork Road near Elkatawa.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 22:37:00 to 20-JUL-22 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOYD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Barn blown down on the 400 block of Bullock Lane near Eubank.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 22:50:00 to 20-JUL-22 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEYOAK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was partially blown off an old cabin adjacent to Wright Lane. Multiple trees were also snapped and blown down nearby, including one large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 23:37:00 to 20-JUL-22 23:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large redbud tree was uprooted and a 1-foot diameter white oak limb was snapped along Lakeside Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 23:37:00 to 20-JUL-22 23:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Roof partially blown off the Frontier Gas building in Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-22 00:55:00 to 21-JUL-22 00:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROXANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Many trees were blown down along KY-160 in the Roxana area, blocking the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-22 01:01:00 to 21-JUL-22 01:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC ROBERTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees were blown down and blocking KY-805 in the Jenkins area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 23:37:00 to 20-JUL-22 23:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple trees were blown down onto a power line and the ground near the intersection of KY-15 S and KY-30 (between the Shell Gas Station and Hutch Automotive). Power outage led to several hours of traffic disruption due to lack to traffic signals. The report stated that power was still out at the stoplight around 8 am and multiple highway department personel were managing traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 23:40:00 to 20-JUL-22 23:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: (JKL)CARROLL ARPT JA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.30K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large limbs were blown down onto KY-30 near Noctor.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-22 01:17:00 to 21-JUL-22 01:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK HORN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down onto KY-197 near Elkhorn City.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 23:37:00 to 20-JUL-22 23:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.20K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large branch was blown down into the parking lot of Jackson's Valero gas station.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 23:37:00 to 20-JUL-22 23:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large white pine was uprooted in the vicinity of Slones Trail Park Road and Park Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 22:35:00 to 20-JUL-22 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.60K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree blown down onto power lines near the intersection of Clements and Grand Ave (307 Grand Avenue). Dispatch also reporeted that residents saw sparks and smelled gas after the tree fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 22:45:00 to 20-JUL-22 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEYOAK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.80K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Reports of a transmitter pole broken near 700 Dahl Rd or approximately 1 mile north of Shopville.

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 22:37:00 to 20-JUL-22 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Station KY-PL-8 reported hail up to quarter-size (1.00 inch) approximately 4.2 miles south southeast of Burnside.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 23:38:00 to 20-JUL-22 23:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.30K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple large limbs were snapped off a tree in front of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet building, at the intersection of Jett Dr. and KY-15.

Hail in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 23:43:00 to 20-JUL-22 23:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Sporadic hail up to dime-sized reported along Towne Fork Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 23:45:00 to 20-JUL-22 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees were blown down along KY-92 west of Williamsburg.