A strong storm system led to significant impacts. Heavy rainfall amounts of 3 to 4.5 inches produced areas of flash flooding, with numerous road closures. The heavy rain drove the Ohio River above flood stage at Uniontown. Very strong wind gusts occurred, ranging between 50 and about 70 mph. These were associated with both thunderstorms and gradient winds afterwards. The line of storms moved through during the late morning and early afternoon, and then very strong gradient winds continued for several hours afterwards through the afternoon. An indirect fatality occurred the following day during cleanup operations. A 69-year-old man in Calloway County was killed when a large branch landed on him while he was cutting up the tree. The magnitude and duration of this wind produced significant damage to trees, power lines, and other outdoor property such as fences. Soggy ground due to the excessive rainfall likely contributed to some trees being more susceptible to being blown over. Numerous power outages occurred, some lasting into the following day. Six tornadoes occurred along the line of thunderstorms across western Kentucky. The strongest was rated EF-2 just south of Paducah. Finally, the lowest barometric pressure of all-time was observed in Paducah (977.7 mb). The center of the record strong low pressure system tracked from the bootheel of extreme southeast Missouri northeast right along the Ohio River. Very strong southwest winds occurred on the back side of the low pressure system in the afternoon. Gusts were up to around 60 mph. A semi was blown over on Interstate 24 in Trigg County.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 10:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKMAN
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 72 mph was measured at a Kentucky mesonet site.

High Wind in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:39:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down in Owensboro. Three miles west of Owensboro, a mobile home was lifted and moved about 4 to 5 feet. A nearby carport was moved into a neighbor's yard. Several barns were destroyed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gusted to 65 mph at a Kentucky mesonet site.

High Wind in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:09:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were down in the Greenville/Central City area.

Flash Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 06:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 80 West was closed at the 2.8 mile marker in Arlington, just west of U.S. Highway 51. Kentucky Highway 307 was closed near the 7 mile marker, between Kentucky 121 and U.S. Highway 62 due to flooding.

High Wind in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:26:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVERT CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 70 mph wind gusts.

Flash Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 06:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FUTRELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding closed several roads in McCracken County. Kentucky 1255 was closed at the 1 to 2 mile marker, just west of the Kentucky 450 intersection. Kentucky 994 was closed at the 5.5 to 5.7 mile markers at the Kentucky 1410 intersection, due to flooding of Champion Creek. Kentucky 1410 was closed near Champion Creek from the 3.2 to 3.7 mile marker.

Flash Flood in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 06:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAYCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Harris Fork Creek was overflowing and flooding downtown Fulton. Kentucky Highway 94 was closed from the 7 to 11 mile markers in the lower bottomlands between Kentucky 311 and Kentucky 1099 due to water over the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:33:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRDEALING
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 63 mph was measured at a personal weather station.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 10:18:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVERT CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

U.S. Highway 62 experienced localized flooding between Calvert City and Possum Trot. Some side roads were covered.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 07:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Kentucky Route 1949 was closed at the 7 to 9 mile marker near the I-69 tunnel.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:55:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADIZ
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 69 mph was clocked at a Kentucky mesonet site.

Flash Flood in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 07:15:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVELACEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

U.S. Highway 62 was closed at the Carlisle County line, where Mayfield Creek flows under the roadway.

Tornado in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:08:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDMONEY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-2 tornado began at 11:08 AM CST just west of the intersection of Old Mayfield Road and McNeil Road. Traveling north-northeast, the tornado paralleled Old Mayfield Road, doing significant roof, siding, and fascia damage to numerous homes and a few businesses. A few homes had most of their roofing structures completely removed. Several outbuildings were completely destroyed. County emergency management officials assessed the damage and found four homes were destroyed and 68 homes were damaged. Numerous wooden power poles were snapped or tilted by tornadic winds. After crossing Hardmoney Road, the tornado did damage to homes, trees, and outbuildings along Michael Drive West before dissipating around 11:10 AM CST. Dozens of trees were uprooted or snapped, and dozens more suffered major tree limb damage. Additionally, strong straight-line inflow winds of 80 to 90 mph caused tree damage and minor structural damage along Michael Drive East. Peak winds were estimated near 125 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:35:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRAL CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kentucky mesonet site measured a wind gust to 65 mph.

Flash Flood in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 07:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

U.S. Highway 51 was closed north and south of Clinton due to flooding. Kentucky Highway 307 was closed at the 13 to 14 mile markers. Kentucky 58 was closed at the 7 to 8 mile markers due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:10:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNNVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree limb punched through a truck windshield and injured the driver. The driver was extricated from the truck by rescue workers and transported to a hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:35:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBBARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated winds gusted to 60 mph.

Strong Wind in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Flash Flood in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KUTTAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was running across the road in places.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:25:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURRAY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple power lines and poles were down in the city. A wind gust to 63 mph was measured on a personal weather station.

Strong Wind in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 06:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was curb deep in the city of Henderson on Green River Road among other streets. Four miles south-southeast of Henderson, water was covering part of the roadway on U.S. Highway 41 South at Smith Staples Road.

Tornado in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURGIS MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 115.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado began just southeast of the Sturgis Municipal Airport. Traveling north-northeast, the tornado partially demolished three separate large barns along its path. The tornado also snapped or uprooted several trees and downed dozens of large tree limbs. The tornado roughly paralleled Poplar Ridge Road initially. After crossing Kentucky Highway 270, the tornado then passed along Kentucky Highway 1177 before disappearing near the intersection of Kentucky Highways 1177 and 758, just northwest of the community of Pride. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.

Strong Wind in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Flood in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 10-MAR-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River. Low-lying woods and fields near the river were inundated.

Tornado in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:02:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKBURN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado struck far western Union County. Moving north-northeast, the tornado began near the intersection of IV Runyon Road and Geiger Lake Road. The tornado damaged several trees in this area as well as producing minor roof and fascia damage to a couple of homes. When the tornado reached the intersection of Kentucky Highways 56 and 109, it removed a portion of the roof from a large outbuilding and parts of roofing and fascia from a small convenience store. Just north of Highway 56, the tornado snapped approximately five large hardwood trees and downed several large tree limbs before dissipating. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph.

High Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several state roads were closed due to high water in Webster County, including Highways 132, 270, 138, and 2836. A few other state roads were open but covered with water. Some county roads were also affected by flooding.

Tornado in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:04:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak EF-0 tornado traversed the Ohio River bottomlands in far western Union County, KY. The damage was limited to downed large tree limbs scattered along a path from Goose Pond Road, extending north along Kentucky Highway 871, ending just to the northeast of the community of Raleigh. Peak winds were estimated near 75 mph.

High Wind in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Flash Flood in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 10:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few state highways were closed due to high water, including Highways 760, 132, and 138. The westbound lane of U.S. Highway 60 was closed at the 8 mile marker. Some county roads were also affected by high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:05:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HOP)FT CAMPBELL AAF
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust to 71 mph was measured at the Fort Campbell airfield. Nearby at Oak Grove, a pole barn was destroyed and trees were down.

High Wind in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:05:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 67 mph was measured at the mesonet site six miles north of Hopkinsville. Four miles west-northwest of town, shingles and siding were blown off houses and trees were down.

High Wind in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A semi was blown over on Interstate 24 just west of the Cadiz exit to U.S. 68.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:10:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGANFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was damaged on Highway 56, a shed was damaged at wmsk radio station, and a roof was damaged on the Union/Henderson County line. A wind gust to 63 mph was measured at a site four miles east of Morganfield.

High Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Tornado in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:17:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH MILLS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado passed just to the west of the Smith Mills community in Henderson County. The tornado developed along JJ Utley Road. Traveling north-northeast along Greenlick Baptist Church Road, the tornado destroyed a farm outbuilding. The tornado crossed Kentucky Highway 359 just south of Smith Mills where several trees suffered extensive large limb damage. Continuing north-northeast, the tornado passed through a cemetery along Grandpa Jones Road where several large trees were snapped. The tornado diminished as it reached Kentucky Highway 136 just west of Smith Mills. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.

High Wind in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house suffered major roof shingle loss on Highway 351 just east of Zion. Further down the road on route 351, a large barn lost part of its roof.