Clusters of strong thunderstorms over southeast Missouri and northwest Tennessee merged into a complex of severe thunderstorms over southwest Kentucky. Widespread damaging winds and a couple of isolated tornadoes accompanied the storms along the Tennessee border from Fulton and Hickman Counties eastward into south Graves County. Rainfall amounts ranging from 1 to 3 inches occurred across portions of western Kentucky. This included Fulton, Hickman, Graves, and Calloway counties. Much of this rain fell within 30 minutes to 1 hour. The storms weakened as they moved east across the Murray area, where heavy rain and street flooding was the main impact. The storms fed on a southwest wind flow of strongly unstable air. The most unstable air was slightly elevated, characterized by most-unstable layer capes around 2500 j/kg. Rather strong westerly mid-level winds around 40 knots provided sufficient vertical shear for this organized severe weather episode. The storms occurred ahead of a cold front that trailed southwest across the Ozarks from a low pressure center over the Great Lakes region. A subtle 500 mb shortwave in the west-northwest flow aloft aided the storms.

Flash Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-23 09:00:00 to 12-AUG-23 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was over roads in Wingo.  Water was over Kentucky 339 in downtown Wingo.

Flash Flood in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-23 09:20:00 to 12-AUG-23 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURRAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding was reported along Main Street in Murray. Water was over Highway 121 near the intersection with Highway 1497 southeast of Murray.

Tornado in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-23 07:56:00 to 12-AUG-23 07:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado began near the center of Hickman, in the Terrace Drive and Sunset Street area. Damage to trees and power lines occurred in this neighborhood. This tornado tracked to the east-southeast, with more tree damage on Bayou Street and Johnson Lane. A large tree fell onto a home on Myron Cory Drive. The tornado crossed Kentucky 125 and proceeded to 7th Street, where the most significant cluster of damage occurred with several trees uprooted, portions of a few trees snapped, and power line damage. One of the trees fell onto a car. The storm was at its peak width around Kentucky 125 and 7th Street. Additional damage to trees occurred on Nelson Street and Harrison Street. The damage path ended at this point, with the tornado lifting after moving into open areas east of Nelson Street. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-23 08:08:00 to 12-AUG-23 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was down, blocking Highway 116 west of Fulton. The tree brought down power lines. Trees were also down on Highway 166 west of Fulton. The city of Fulton had significant tree damage. Roofs were off outbuildings around the county.

Tornado in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-23 08:13:00 to 12-AUG-23 08:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEELERTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado began with a cluster of damage along Kentucky 307 just south of Johnson Rd, including on Bizzle Road and Laine Road. Around two dozen trees were blown down, and a grain bin was destroyed on Laine Road. This was the strongest and widest portion of the tornado track. The tornado proceeded northeastward, with damage to a portion of a tree line south of Johnson Road. Large branches and smaller limbs were found on Rushton Road and Kentucky 1529. A tree fell on a house along Highway 1529. A large section of a tree fell onto a home on Wilson Road. The tornado appeared to have lifted shortly after crossing Wilson Road. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-23 08:06:00 to 12-AUG-23 08:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSCOW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Kentucky Transportation cabinet reported numerous trees were down across Hickman County. Quite a few trees were down on Highway 239 near the Fulton County line. Trees were also down along Kentucky Highways 58 and 1708 east of Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-23 08:15:00 to 12-AUG-23 08:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATER VLY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were down in the Water Valley and Wingo areas. Several trees were down on County Line Road just northwest of Water Valley. Trees were down on Highway 45 at Water Valley. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reported numerous trees down along the Purchase Parkway and areas along the Graves-Hickman County line. Scattered debris was seen in Wingo, including a downed tree across a road and a shed roof blown into a back yard.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-23 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-23 08:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKMAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blocking sections of Highway 125 near and southeast of Hickman. Several trees were down southwest of Cayce. There was minor structural damage in this part of Fulton County, mostly roofs off outbuildings.