Kentucky, 1995

Tornadoes and Hail in Kentucky, May 14, 1995

May 14, 1995 · 76 events in 45 counties and zones

55 thunderstorm wind, 16 hail, 5 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
64
Property damage
$69 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
76

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

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55 thunderstorm wind, 16 hail, 5 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Boone

When
May 14, 1:00 AM EST
Where
Boone County, Burlington
Property damage
$3,000
Coordinates
38.970, -84.728 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breckinridge

When
May 14, 2:05 AM EDT
Where
Breckinridge County, Hardinsburg
Coordinates
37.773, -86.429 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Dispatch reports trees and power lines down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breckinridge

When
May 14, 2:05 AM EDT
Where
Breckinridge County, Irvington
Coordinates
37.773, -86.429 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winds in excess of 60 mph reported by HAM radio operator.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hopkins

When
May 14, 12:15 AM CST
Where
Hopkins County, Madisonville
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
37.309, -87.541 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees and large limbs were blown down in Madisonville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Meade

When
May 14, 2:20 AM EDT
Where
Meade County, Brandenburg
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
37.970, -86.217 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees and power lines down. Mobile home off its foundation. Relayed by Department of Emergency Service.

Tornado, Bullitt

When
May 14, 2:35 AM EDT
Where
Bullitt County, Near Lebanon Jct.
Rating
F1
Path length
15 mi
Path width
200 yd
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
37.970, -85.696 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Confirmed tornado by National Weather Service storm survey. Tornado downed/snapped off trees in varying directions with twisting evident. Path length estimated to be around 15 miles, path width about 100 to 300 yards. Winds estimated over 100 mph along parts of path. Tornado was F1 to week F2 on Fujita Scale. One roof was damged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Meade

When
May 14, 2:45 AM EDT
Where
Meade County, Flaherty
Injuries
18 direct, 0 indirect
Coordinates
37.970, -86.217 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mobile home park received substantial damage. Medical assistance was requested from surrounding counties for injuries. A total of 18 minor injuries was reported across the county. The total damage included a destroyed church and 656 damaged homes and businesses. The damage was attributed to downburst winds up to 120 mph with embedded weak F1 tornadoes not out of the question.

Thunderstorm Wind, Calloway

When
May 14, 1:45 AM EST
Where
Calloway County, Murray
Property damage
$80,000
Coordinates
36.621, -88.272 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A roof was blown off a house, and a mobile home was heavily damaged. A sign and window were blown out of a supermarket. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Tornado, Hardin

When
May 14, 2:48 AM EDT
Where
Hardin County, Ft. Knox
Path length
1 mi
Path width
200 yd
Coordinates
37.698, -85.963 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

HAM radio operator reports a tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muhlenberg

When
May 14, 12:50 AM CST
Where
Muhlenberg County, Breman
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
37.216, -87.142 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees and large limbs were blown down in Breman.

Thunderstorm Wind, Graves

When
May 14, 1:00 AM CST
Where
Graves County, Cuba
Property damage
$20,000
Coordinates
36.723, -88.651 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Some trees were blown down on houses.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When
May 14, 3:00 AM EDT
Where
Jefferson County, Louisville
Coordinates
38.187, -85.659 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A one inch diameter tree down reported by National Weather Service employee.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When
May 14, 3:05 AM EDT
Where
Jefferson County, Valley Station
Coordinates
38.187, -85.659 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large tree down reported by Department of Emergency Service.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bullitt

When
May 14, 3:10 AM EDT
Where
Bullitt County, Shepersville
Coordinates
37.970, -85.696 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Department of Emergency Service reported trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When
May 14, 3:11 AM EDT
Where
Shelby County, Shelbyville
Coordinates
38.215, -85.195 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Sixty mph gust reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bracken

When
May 14, 2:20 AM EST
Where
Bracken County, Berlin
Property damage
$6,000
Coordinates
38.689, -84.090 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees downed, some into power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spencer

When
May 14, 3:20 AM EDT
Where
Spencer County, Taylorsville
Coordinates
38.033, -85.328 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees down report from Department of Emergency Service.

Tornado, Hardin

When
May 14, 3:25 AM EDT
Where
Hardin County, Cecilia
Rating
F1
Path length
1 mi
Path width
200 yd
Coordinates
37.698, -85.963 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Brief tornado touchdown relayed by HAM radio operator. Intensity probably F1.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mason

When
May 14, 2:25 AM EST
Where
Mason County, Plumville
Property damage
$4,000
Coordinates
38.595, -83.824 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

,,,,,,,,Hail (0.75) Several trees downed, some knocking down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Anderson

When
May 14, 3:25 AM EDT
Where
Anderson County, Lawrenceberg
Coordinates
38.004, -84.991 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Anderson County dispatch reports trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spencer

When
May 14, 3:25 AM EDT
Where
Spencer County
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
38.033, -85.328 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Dispatch reports a tree down on a house and another blocking half a road. In addition, a HAM radio operator reported winds gusting at 60 mph just South of Shelbyville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nelson

When
May 14, 3:25 AM EDT
Where
Nelson County
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
37.805, -85.466 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A car catches fire and is totaled when a tree is blown down the car. The driver managed to escape.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nelson

When
May 14, 3:25 AM EDT
Where
Nelson County, New Haven
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
37.805, -85.466 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three roofs damaged by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
May 14, 3:30 AM EDT
Where
Franklin County, Frankfort
Property damage
$5.0 million
Coordinates
38.239, -84.877 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Twelve small aircraft destroyed by Capital City Airport, reported by Department of Emergency Service, relayed by TV36.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hardin

When
May 14, 3:30 AM EDT
Where
Hardin County, Vine Grove
Property damage
$50 million
Coordinates
37.698, -85.963 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees and power lines reported down by Vine Grove police. Hundreds of homes and businesses damaged. Damage estimate at $6 million.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lewis

When
May 14, 2:34 AM EST
Where
Lewis County, Vanceburg
Property damage
$4,000
Coordinates
38.532, -83.378 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees downed, some across State Route 8.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
May 14, 3:35 AM EDT
Where
Franklin County, Graefenburg
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
38.239, -84.877 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Seventy-five mph gust reported by HAM radio operator. Homes and barns were damaged and trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
May 14, 3:45 AM EDT
Where
Franklin County, Frankfort
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
38.239, -84.877 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines down and damage to Lowe's Hardware store.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hardin

When
May 14, 3:45 AM EDT
Where
Hardin County, Radcliff
Injuries
46 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$5.0 million
Coordinates
37.698, -85.963 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Department of Emergency Service reports three mobile home parks received substantial damage. Forty-six minor injuries were also reported throughout the county. In all, 421 homes were damaged and 100 destroyed across the county. Damage was estimated at $10.9 million across the county including $6 million in Vine Grove and $3.5 million in Radcliff. The damage was attributed to downburst winds up to 120 mph with embedded weak F1 tornadoes not out of the question.

Thunderstorm Wind, Trigg

When
May 14, 1:45 AM CST
Where
Trigg County, Cadiz
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Coordinates
36.806, -87.873 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Mercer

When
May 14, 3:55 AM EDT
Where
Mercer County, Salvisa
Path length
1 mi
Path width
200 yd
Coordinates
37.811, -84.874 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Citizen reports tornado touchdown.

Tornado, Franklin

When
May 14, 4:00 AM EDT
Where
Franklin County, Frankfort
Path length
1 mi
Path width
200 yd
Coordinates
38.239, -84.877 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado touchdown along Route 421 reported by county dispatch.

Thunderstorm Wind, Robertson

When
May 14, 3:00 AM EST
Where
Robertson County, North Half
Property damage
$4,000
Coordinates
38.519, -84.052 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees downed, some bringing down power

Thunderstorm Wind, Scott

When
May 14, 4:05 AM EDT
Where
Scott County, Georgetown
Coordinates
38.292, -84.584 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

County dispatch reports trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Scott

When
May 14, 4:10 AM EDT
Where
Scott County, Georgetown
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
38.292, -84.584 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Spotter reports overturned mobile home. Also, mobile homes and cars were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When
May 14, 4:30 AM EDT
Where
Fayette County, Lexington
Coordinates
38.042, -84.459 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees blocking several roads reported by Lexington police.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hart

When
May 14, 2:30 AM CST
Where
Hart County, Mumfordsville
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
37.300, -85.885 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down in Mumfordsville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Christian

When
May 14, 2:30 AM CST
Where
Christian County, Oak Grove
Property damage
$330,000
Coordinates
36.894, -87.490 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were toppled from thunderstorm winds in the vicinity of Oak Grove. Six cars and nine mobile homes were destroyed, and mobile homes in four mobile home parks sustained extensive damage from falling trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When
May 14, 4:33 AM EDT
Where
Shelby County, Todds Point
Coordinates
38.215, -85.195 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

HAM radio operater reports winds in excess of 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
May 14, 4:35 AM EDT
Where
Franklin County, Frankfort
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
38.239, -84.877 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees and power lines down. House damaged along U.S. 60 in Western Frankfort reported by city police.

Thunderstorm Wind, Woodford

When
May 14, 4:35 AM EDT
Where
Woodford County, Midway
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
38.042, -84.744 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees down, many houses damaged with one or two roofs blown off reported by Woodford County police.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bourbon

When
May 14, 4:38 AM EDT
Where
Bourbon County, Paris
Coordinates
38.207, -84.217 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees and power lines down. Report from county dispatch.

Thunderstorm Wind, Union

When
May 14, 2:40 AM CST
Where
Union County, Uniontown
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
37.659, -87.945 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large limbs were blown down in Uniontown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When
May 14, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Logan County, Russellville
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
36.860, -86.879 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were blown down in Russellville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nicholas

When
May 14, 5:00 AM EDT
Where
Nicholas County, Moorefield
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
38.336, -84.015 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Resident reported several barns down and a few roofs blown off homes, relayed by TV36.

Thunderstorm Wind, Todd

When
May 14, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Todd County, Elkton
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
36.836, -87.179 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees and power lines were blown down in Elkton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
May 14, 3:15 AM CST
Where
Warren County, Bowling Green
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
36.994, -86.424 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were blown down in Bowling Green.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allen

When
May 14, 3:24 AM CST
Where
Allen County, Scotsville
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
36.751, -86.190 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were blown down in Scotsville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hickman

When
May 14, 3:36 AM CST
Where
Hickman County, Clinton
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
36.678, -88.976 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree blew down, falling on a business.

Hail, Hickman

When
May 14, 3:45 AM CST
Where
Hickman County, Beulah
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
36.678, -88.976 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Graves

When
May 14, 3:50 AM CST
Where
Graves County, Sedalia
Property damage
$20,000
Coordinates
36.723, -88.651 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Graves

When
May 14, 4:00 AM CST
Where
Graves County, Mayfield
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
36.723, -88.651 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Clinton

When
May 14, 6:05 AM EDT
Where
Clinton County, Albany
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
36.728, -85.136 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees down and power lines down county wide. A roof was blown off a mobile home in Huntersville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When
May 14, 4:15 AM CST
Where
Logan County, Russellville
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
36.860, -86.879 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were blown down in Russellville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Trigg

When
May 14, 4:36 AM CST
Where
Trigg County, Roaring Spring
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Coordinates
36.806, -87.873 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Clinton

When
May 14, 7:00 AM EDT
Where
Clinton County, Shipley
Coordinates
36.728, -85.136 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Spotter report of downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Scott

When
May 14, 7:00 AM EDT
Where
Scott County, Georgetown
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
38.292, -84.584 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A mobile home was blown into two cars. No injuries reported by resident.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cumberland

When
May 14, 8:40 AM EDT
Where
Cumberland County, Burkesville
Coordinates
36.787, -85.388 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees down as well as flooding.

Hail, Todd

When
May 14, 4:57 PM CST
Where
Todd County, Elkton
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$75,000
Coordinates
36.836, -87.179 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Logan

When
May 14, 5:25 PM CST
Where
Logan County, Auburn
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$75,000
Coordinates
36.860, -86.879 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Simpson

When
May 14, 6:00 PM CST
Where
Simpson County, Pilot Knob
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$75,000
Coordinates
36.742, -86.582 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Warren

When
May 14, 6:05 PM CST
Where
Warren County, Bowling Green
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$75,000
Coordinates
36.994, -86.424 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Warren

When
May 14, 7:09 PM CST
Where
Warren County, Rich Pond
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$75,000
Coordinates
36.994, -86.424 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hart

When
May 14, 7:10 PM CST
Where
Hart County, Mumfordsville
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$75,000
Coordinates
37.300, -85.885 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Marion

When
May 14, 10:00 PM EDT
Where
Marion County
Measured
2.75 in hail
Property damage
$5.0 million
Coordinates
37.553, -85.270 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hundreds of cars and homes damaged by baseball-size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When
May 14, 10:00 PM EDT
Where
Marion County
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
37.553, -85.270 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Public reports hundreds of roofs damaged and trees down.

Hail, Boyle

When
May 14, 10:15 PM EDT
Where
Boyle County, Near Danville
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
37.624, -84.867 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One inch hail reported by citizen relayed by TV36.

Hail, Boyle

When
May 14, 10:30 PM EDT
Where
Boyle County
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
37.624, -84.867 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-size hail reported by Danville Department of Emergency Service. Several homes and cars damaged.

Hail, Washington

When
May 14, 10:30 PM EDT
Where
Washington County
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
37.753, -85.175 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several reports of window and car damage from golf ball-size hail reported by public.

Hail, Garrard

When
May 14, 10:45 PM EDT
Where
Garrard County
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
37.640, -84.538 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One inch hail report from Garrad County Department of Emergency Service.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jessamine

When
May 14, 11:00 PM EDT
Where
Jessamine County
Coordinates
37.872, -84.581 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees down in subdivision along Tates Creek Pike reported by sheriff.

Hail, Jessamine

When
May 14, 11:05 PM EDT
Where
Jessamine County
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
37.872, -84.581 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarters inch hail reported by resident near Camp Nelson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When
May 14, 11:10 PM EDT
Where
Fayette County, Lexington
Coordinates
38.042, -84.459 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees and metal light poles down along Alumni drive reported by TV36.

Hail, Fulton

When
May 14, 9:20 PM CST
Where
Fulton County, Fulton
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
36.554, -89.188 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When
May 14, 11:30 PM EDT
Where
Clark County
Coordinates
37.971, -84.147 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees down and flooded roadways in Southern part of county reported by winchester police.

Hail, Kyz001>004

When
May 14, 10:20 PM CST
Where
Kyz001>004 County, Murray
Measured
1 in hail

Frequent thunderstorms during mid-May raised the Mississippi River well above flood stage. Since the Ohio River was also in flood, the Mississippi River was not able to back into the Ohio River as it did in the Great Flood of 1993. Near the confluence of these rivers at Wickliffe, the worst flooding since 1973 occurred. A vital link over the Ohio River between Cairo, Illinois and Wickliffe, Kentucky was closed for the first time since 1973. The U.S. 62 bridge was closed when high water covered the Kentucky approach to the bridge. The bridge was closed for most of the Memorial Day weekend. U.S. 51 was closed just south of Wickliffe, Kentucky due to high water. All four Kentucky counties along the Mississippi River declared states of emergency. Since the floodwaters were still receding in June, damage assessments had not been completed in some counties. The following is a county by county list of flood related damage, along with any available damage estimates: In Ballard County, thousands of acres of cropland were flooded. A total of 15 buildings sustained water damage. Several of these buildings were adjacent to Wickliffe City Park, which was also flooded. Damage figures for the river flooding, including crop damage, were estimated at $525,000. This included damage to roads and public property. In Carlisle County, the Mississippi River flood damage was confined to crops and roads. A total of 8,000 acres of bottomland was flooded, including 1,200 acres of crops. About 23 miles of Carlisle County roads were flooded. No monetary estimate of crop or road damage was made. Both types of damage were relatively light and are expected to be under a million dollars. In Hickman County, floodwaters in undated 10,000 acres of farmland, closed a couple of state roads, and forced a couple of families from their homes. Damage estimates for roads and bridges will not be available until the water subsides. In Fulton County, damage was confined to crops and roads. Three families in the New Madrid bend area were displaced when floodwaters cut off their access routes. Another three families off Route 94 near Hickman were displaced. Damage to the property of displaced families was minimal or nil. About 20 miles of roads were water at the height of the flood. Farmland flooding was extensive in Fulton County, where about 40,000 acres were flooded. Fortunately for many farmers, the spring planting had not been done before the floods.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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