While the synoptic scale pattern on July 24th and 25th, 2023 had a similar appearance to earlier events in the month with large scale troughing across the Ohio Valley, the flow aloft was generally weaker, which limited the overall severe potential to more of a typical summertime event. On the other hand, instability values were quite impressive, with 2500-3500 J/kg of mixed-layer CAPE developing across central Kentucky and southern Indiana during the afternoon hours on July 24th. Convection initiated in the vicinity of a weak surface frontal boundary across southwestern Indiana and southern Illinois during the early afternoon hours, with storms moving off to the east and southeast along with the background flow aloft. The parameter space was generally favorable for ordinary cell thunderstorms, with a few multicell clusters also developing along and ahead of the front. The primary observed severe hazard was damaging straight-line winds, as between 1000-1400 J/kg of downdraft CAPE was observed on mesoanalysis data. Additionally, a couple instances of severe hail were also observed in southern Indiana, where significant hail parameter values were slightly higher (around or above 1). Storms gradually subsided after sunset on July 24th, with conditions remaining quiet through the morning and early afternoon hours on July 25th. While slightly drier air moved into southern Indiana and north central Kentucky and limited thunderstorm potential on July 25th, a few strong to severe storms developed across southern and southwestern Kentucky during the afternoon and evening hours. One of these storms was strong enough to produce severe hail near Burkesville in Cumberland County, Kentucky.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 24-JUL-23 16:29:00 to 24-JUL-23 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMBERS
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 24-JUL-23 18:42:00 to 24-JUL-23 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down by strong winds in northern Larue County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 24-JUL-23 16:39:00 to 24-JUL-23 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEY
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down by strong winds near Welchs Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 24-JUL-23 18:45:00 to 24-JUL-23 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down by strong winds near New Haven. About 600 customers were without power in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 24-JUL-23 16:37:00 to 24-JUL-23 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONFORD
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down by strong winds along Sanders Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 24-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 24-JUL-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down along Brownsville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 24-JUL-23 17:18:00 to 24-JUL-23 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTPORT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 24-JUL-23 17:30:00 to 24-JUL-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAZERTOWN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were snapped by strong outflow winds. Tree damage to a vehicle occurred due to fallen trees and limbs.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUL-23 17:39:00 to 25-JUL-23 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURKESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail ranging from quarter to half dollar size was reported near Burkesville.

Flood in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 24-JUL-23 19:20:00 to 24-JUL-23 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding on Dan Dunn Road was observed.