A squall line of severe thunderstorms organized along the Mississippi River and moved east across western Kentucky from late morning through mid afternoon. Pockets of damaging wind accompanied this line of storms. A few brief squall-line tornadoes occurred. The squall line developed ahead of a cold front trailing south from a surface low pressure system. Diurnal heating contributed to a more unstable atmosphere ahead of the front. A deep 500 mb trough over the western high Plains was preceded by strong southwest mid-level flow of 60 knots or more, which helped organize the convection.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 12:18:00 to 05-APR-23 12:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKLIFFE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Minor damage occurred to several homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 12:38:00 to 05-APR-23 12:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: REIDLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down, with power lines and a broken pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 12:59:00 to 05-APR-23 12:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 59 mph was measured on top of Kentucky Dam.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 14:00:00 to 05-APR-23 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds were measured to 58 mph at the Kentucky mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 13:21:00 to 05-APR-23 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust to 59 mph was measured at the Henderson airport automated weather observing site.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 12:13:00 to 05-APR-23 12:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twelve structures were damaged, including a poultry barn that was a total loss. Most of the structures were homes with roof damage. Scattered trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 12:15:00 to 05-APR-23 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a trailer. The roof of a church was moderately damaged. A tree fell on a carport and a truck. A carport was blown into two houses and a power pole.

Tornado in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 12:26:00 to 05-APR-23 12:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short-lived tornado occurred along Highway 286. The most severe damage was to a residence located along Highway 286, which suffered significant shingle, gutter, and fascia damage. There was also damage to an air conditioning unit and an attached porch. Several large tree limbs were also downed by the tornado in the vicinity of the residence. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 12:52:00 to 05-APR-23 12:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVERT CITY
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weather service storm survey found straight-line wind damage occurred in and near Calvert City. Estimated peak winds were around 95 mph. One barn collapsed. Numerous homes had shingle damage. Many trees were snapped or uprooted. There was minor tree limb damage at Gilbertsville.

Tornado in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 13:02:00 to 05-APR-23 13:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: STELLA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several homes sustained shingle damage. One garage slid off its foundation. Several trees were snapped or uprooted. There was roof damage and windows were blown in at a commercial site. The most significant damage occurred along Poor Farm Road. Peak winds were estimated near 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-23 13:43:00 to 05-APR-23 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A peak wind gust of 66 mph was measured at the Owensboro airport. Highway 81 was closed due to power lines and poles on the highway.