During the afternoon and evening hours of April 5, a low pressure system, moving northeast from Minnesota into Ontario, dragged a trailing cold front through the Lower Ohio Valley. This produced a line of severe storms that moved west to east over central Kentucky, resulting in multiple reports of tree damage, structural damage, and four combined tornadoes in Jefferson and Meade Counties.

Tornado in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 15:41:00 to 05-APR-23 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD WELDON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm
survey of damage that occurred just south of Brandenburg near the
intersection of Brandenburg road, Pickett Drive and Cedar line
Court. The tornado first touched down near Pickett Drive where
extensive tree damage was observed. Several cedar trees were
uprooted or snapped between 10 and 20 feet in height. Most of the
tree damage was observed toward the north and northeast
directions, although there was some other tree damage that was
directly facing east suggesting a convergence of winds towards
homes along Picket and Cedar Line Road. Significant roof damage
was also observed along Pickett Drive, including damage to
outbuildings. The tornado then crossed Joe Prather Highway
(Brandenburg Road) toward Cedar Line Court, where more tree damage
and minor damage to homes occurred. Home video shared also showed
a circular pattern to damage that occurred when the storm passed,
further confirming that the damage was caused by a tornado. The
tornado quickly dissipated after home damage was observed along
Cedar Line court as no further damage was observed beyond the
nearby farm field.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 15:58:00 to 05-APR-23 15:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAVERLY HILLS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Pleasure Ridge Park area of western Jefferson County. The tornado touched down just east of Dixie Highway (U.S. Route 31W) at the edge of the railroad tracks, just south of
Blanton Lane and just east of Lowe's home improvement store. The tornado did extensive tree damage, ranging from uprooted large root balls to twisted and snapped trees to a few large branches impaled into the ground.
Trees were facing from a north-northeasterly direction all the way to an east-southeasterly direction. Several trees crushed cars along Mills Drive. Numerous power lines were down, and many homes had shingle, gutter, and fascia damage. Several garages and out buildings sustained roof and siding damage all along Blanton Lane.
Drone photography showed extensive tree damage with several uprooted larger trees. One outbuilding near Oak Valley Drive had its roof
and siding blown 125 yards. Wind speeds in this part of the tornado
were between 90 and 100 mph.
The tornado snapped several hardwood trees along Rosemary Lane, along
with sporadic roofing damage to homes. At a house on the 7600 block of Rosemary Lane, a western facing window was somehow sucked out and thrown back to the northwest, some 30 yards away. The homeowner recounted a huge pressure change
when the tornado hit.
The tornado intensified on Brooklawn Drive, towards the back portion of the apartments.  One entire roofing section of an apartment complex was picked up and thrown and twisted into the trees on the hill behind. This was the most extensive and drastic amount of damage in the area. In the parking lot east of that building, insulation and building fascia surrounded vehicles.
The furthest east apartment building had half of the south-facing fascia and brick removed. In addition, the back side (eastern portion) of the apartment building had a large portion of the siding and fascia removed.  All of the roof material, siding, and
insulation was thrown and splattered into the trees. Drone photography showed it scattered about from a northeasterly to a southeasterly facing direction. Wind speeds in the Brooklawn apartment complex were 110 mph, a high-end EF-1 rating.
The tornado lifted on top of the hill just behind the last apartment building and before it reached Renwood Boulevard.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:05:00 to 05-APR-23 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKWAY VLG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm assessment survey across the Watterson Park neighborhood in Louisville. This is the area just south of the intersection of Newburg Road and Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway). There
were two tornadoes in this area separated by a clear and distinct break of about 200 yards.
The first tornado started just north of the main Post Office distribution center. The tornado touched down just northwest of the intersection of Colonel Sanders Drive and Gardiner Lane. Trees were snapped and uprooted in this area before the tornado struck the roof of Yum! Brands headquarters. The northeast side of the well-constructed
building had a substantial portion of parapet wall removed and the brick wall was partially pushed inwards. Wind speeds in this area were estimated to be 95 mph.
The tornado continued to produce tree damage, including snapped, twisted, and uprooted trees. Wind speeds were between 87 and 90 mph in this area. The tornado lifted by Robards Lane just south of Gardiner Lane.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:05:00 to 05-APR-23 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKWAY VLG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm assessment survey across the Watterson Park neighborhood in Louisville. This is the area just south of the intersection of Newburg Road and Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway). There
were two tornadoes in this area separated by a clear and distinct break of about 200 yards.
The second tornado touched down near the intersection of Annshire Avenue and Vineyard Drive. There was some sporadic tree damage just south of the US Post Office on Gardiner Lane, ranging from 80 to 85 mph. The twister quickly increased in strength to an EF-1 tornado of 90 mph, hitting the the DashMart warehouse. The western
wall of the warehouse was blown out with debris scattered downwind from the northeast to southeast direction. There was tree damage further east including some debarking of older softwood trees. The north side of a mini storage facility had significant damage, and part of the Kroger distribution center had some substantial wall damage.
The tornado next crossed Gardiner Lane and hit the Big Brothers Big Sisters building, knocking down a statue and causing minor roof damage. There was more roof damage at the Louisville Metro Housing Authority off of Bishop Lane. There was wood fence damage between the Speedway and Little People Academy off of Classified Place. The damage east of Gardiner Lane was between 85 and 90 mph.
The tornado crossed Bishop Lane before causing roof damage to the Jefferson County Public Schools' Van Hoose Center. Wind speeds were estimated to between 80 and 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 15:45:00 to 05-APR-23 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRETT
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey of a severe thunderstorm that caused damage along US Highway 60 (Owensboro Highway). Damage was first observed along Hogwallow Lane where tractor trailers were blown over along the roadway. Snapped and uprooted tree damage was observed at several homes headed eastward along US Highway 60. The most extensive damage was observed along
Tiptop road, where a camper was blown over along with extensive tree damage. A garage outbuilding also had several panels blown off in the northeast direction. Tree damage was also observed along Robbins Drive and Finch Court, including complete
destruction of several car ports. All damage was in the northeasterly direction and appeared to become more widespread toward the end of the damage path, which is more indicative of straight line wind damage. Estimated max wind speeds along the
path from damage ranged between 80 mph and 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:02:00 to 05-APR-23 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRDALE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell into a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:07:00 to 05-APR-23 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSBURG
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm assessment survey from the Bashford Manor area near Buechel up to the Bluegrass Industrial Park near the intersection of Hurstbourne Parkway and Interstate 64. All of the damage surveyed
in these areas was straight-line wind damage, with maximum wind speeds estimated between 75 and 85 mph.
Bashford Manor area...
There was extensive tree damage just south of the intersection of Bardstown Road (U.S. Route 150) and the Watterson Expressway (Interstate 264). Several large trees were uprooted, including oak, pine, and maple trees. Some of the trees and larger limbs fell on homes, garages, and outbuildings, causing significant property damage. Most of the damage in this area was consistent with wind speeds between 65 and 75 mph, with trees falling in a unidirectional manner toward the northeast.
The most substantial damage in this area occurred between Donard Park Avenue and Bardstown Road along Bashford Manor Lane, where two very large oak trees had been uprooted. This is consistent with wind speeds of 80 mph. However, there was sparse damage to smaller trees in this area (such as Bradford pears), suggesting that wind speeds were much stronger slightly off the ground.
Bluegrass Industrial Park...
There was damage to a large warehouse at 1800 Cargo Court consistent with wind speeds between 75 and 85 mph. An aerial survey was attempted on Wednesday night, but had to be postponed until Friday due to lingering rain showers in the area. The aerial survey showed significant damage to the northwest portion of the roof of the
warehouse, with all of the debris being pushed northeastward, consistent with severe straight-line winds. The aerial survey continued from a Marriott hotel up to Interstate 64, revealing little additional damage outside of a few downed small tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:07:00 to 05-APR-23 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKWAY VLG
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was structural damage and snapped power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:09:00 to 05-APR-23 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMYRNA
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:07:00 to 05-APR-23 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SDF)STANIFORD FLD L
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KSDF measured a 78 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:12:00 to 05-APR-23 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST REGIS PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Metrosafe reported a building collapse in Jeffersontown off of Decimal Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:04:00 to 05-APR-23 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SDF)STANIFORD FLD L
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KSDF measured a 79 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 14:23:00 to 05-APR-23 14:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHENSPORT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree fell on a house in Stephensport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 14:34:00 to 05-APR-23 14:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASIN SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell down on Highway 333.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 14:40:00 to 05-APR-23 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAY APPLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell down on Millshed Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 14:45:00 to 05-APR-23 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNETA
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were several trees down in the Anneta area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 14:58:00 to 05-APR-23 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAX
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were multiple trees down near wax.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 14:59:00 to 05-APR-23 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: KYROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were down on Nolin Dam Road. Another tree was down on Lakeshore Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 14:15:00 to 05-APR-23 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 60 mph wind gust was measured at the Ohio County Mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:20:00 to 05-APR-23 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FTK)GODMAN AAF FT K
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KFTK measured a 63 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:20:00 to 05-APR-23 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One person sustained a neck injury from storm debris that was blown through a window at their residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:40:00 to 05-APR-23 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEMP RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell near Hempridge Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 17:30:00 to 05-APR-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST HICKMAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees blew down along Delong Road and Walnut Hill Road in southern Fayette County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 17:00:00 to 05-APR-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was down on South Main Street near Lawrenceburg Cemetery.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 17:04:00 to 05-APR-23 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTON
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power pole fell down along North Main Street at Ninevah Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 17:24:00 to 05-APR-23 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell across the road at the Kentucky 33 and Kentucky 1267 intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 17:45:00 to 05-APR-23 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYANDOTTE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell down on Clintonville Road near the Bourbon County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:40:00 to 05-APR-23 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GANDERTOWN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was down near the 2800 block of Reuben Smith Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:54:00 to 05-APR-23 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURDICK
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down on Lyle Road about 5 miles south of Campbellsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 16:40:00 to 05-APR-23 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEED
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell across Edmonton Road near Weed-Keltner Road.