Flash Flooding and Hail in Kentucky, June 25 to 29, 2015

Name: Flash Flooding and Hail in Kentucky, June 25 to 29, 2015
Start: 2015-06-25T17:16
End: 2015-06-29T14:52
Location: Kentucky

June 25 to 29, 2015 · NWS LMK · 54 events in 27 counties and zones

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $120,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 54

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS LMK wrote it up.

A very warm and unstable air mass brought a few rounds of severe thunderstorms to central Kentucky, starting during the evening hours Thursday June 25th. Isolated storms developed first, producing some sporadic wind damage. Then later that night, a complex of organized storms brought damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding during the early morning hours June 26th. Later that same afternoon, a strong surface low pressure moved across central Kentucky and brought another round of severe storms with damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Louisville, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 25, 5:07 PM CST, 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 25, 5:07 PM CST, 9 minutes before

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
707 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2015

...Forecast Update...
Issued at 707 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2015

Severe Thunderstorm Watch number 354 is in effect until 1 AM
EDT/Midnight CDT. Two areas of concern for the moment. Scattered
storms have developed along residual outflow just south of an E-town
to Somerset KY line. These storms are in an environment
characterized by 3000-4000 J/KG of MLCAPE and marginal effective
shear values in the 30-35 knot range. Expect storms to vary between
pulse and semi-organized in the marginal shear environment, however
will still be capable of localized damaging winds, excessive cloud
to ground lightning, and perhaps an instance or two of marginally
severe hail. Brief heavy downpours will accompany any t-storm.

Will also watch upstream where a larger cluster of storms is
organizing near St. Louis and will gradually head toward our CWA
later this evening. Confidence is low on how strong storms will be
when they arrive, however given the amount of instability in place
feel there will be at least some lingering severe threat.

.SHORT TERM (Now through Friday Night)...
Issued at 315 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2015

...Multiple rounds of storms expected with severe potential this
evening and again Fri evening...

Complex forecast with limited confidence as multiple convective
complexes are likely to affect the Ohio Valley through Friday night.
Earlier MCS pushed an outflow boundary as far south as the Bluegrass
Parkway by late morning, but SW flow has largely washed out that
boundary. Clouds thinned quickly enough over west-central Kentucky
that the atmosphere has recovered fairly well, and at 18Z moisture
convergence, dewpoint gradient, and even a weak pressure trof
suggest that the effective boundary is very near Interstate 64.
However, AMDAR soundings show a weakening but still strong inversion
between 900-800 mb so there is no convection yet.

As we progress into the evening, the inversion should finally weaken
enough to fire convection by 21-22Z. Mid-level winds near 40 kt will
provide decent speed shear for this time of the summer, so the main
threat will be damaging winds. However, all severe weather modes
remain in play. Southward extent of precip chances and strong/severe
threat may be a bit conservative yet, but the greatest potential for
severe weather is in north central Kentucky.

This convection should diminish by around midnight, perhaps even
sooner if cold pool processes take over. Another MCS will dive at us
from the northwest, and should be arriving to find a less favorable
environment by daybreak Fri.

Look for another lull either side of midday Fri as low-level inflow
weakens. Renewed severe threat develops in the heat of the
afternoon. Likely/categorical POPs Fri afternoon into Fri evening as
the cold front pushes through. Poorly defined surface low will ride
ENE along the front late Friday, and if a tighter closed low can
interact with the boundary and juicy atmosphere, SVR wind/hail
potential is decent and there will even be a non-zero tornado
potential. Tricky max temp forecast as it is dependent on how much
daytime convection develops. Will continue to ride just above climo
in the upper 80s most spots.

.LONG TERM (Saturday through Thursday)...
Issued at 315 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2015

Saturday...

Cold front will be exiting our CWA to the east on Saturday morning,
and amplified trough will be firmly established over the eastern
CONUS. Expect lingering scattered showers and perhaps a rumble of
thunder mainly east of I-65 with steep low and mid lapse rates, and
what looks to be another shortwave embedded within the parent
trough. Freezing levels will be quite low by Sat evening, so can't
rule out some very small hail with any iso to widely scattered
(20-30% coverage) shower. Highs will struggle under this much cooler
airmass as temps only top out in the low and mid 70s east to mid and
perhaps upper 70s west.

Saturday Night through Sunday Evening...

Surface high becomes more established Saturday night, with dry NW
flow aloft in place. With dew points falling well into the 50s and
decent radiational cooling conditions, below normal temperatures are
in store. Expect most readings in the mid and upper 50s. Dry weather
continues Sunday under the same pattern with warmer highs mostly in
the 75 to 80 range.

Early Monday Morning through Tuesday Night...

As we move into the new work week, NW flow aloft looks to dominate
the pattern as several disturbances move through the flow. This will
keep an active period of showers and t-storms with reinforcing shots
of cooler air each time. The first of these waves will dig across
the upper Midwest and into the lower Great Lakes by Monday
afternoon. Scattered showers and storms ahead of the associated
surface low and cold front could arrive as early as the pre-dawn
hours across southern IN on Monday. Scattered coverage is then
expected to work SE across the CWA ahead of the front through the
day. Isolated to widely scattered activity will linger into the late
evening mainly across the southern CWA. Highs around 80 and lows in
the 60s are expected.

Main trough axis should be working eastward on Tuesday with main
focus for continue Iso to Sct coverage focused across our SE CWA.
Expect mostly dry Tuesday night. Temps will be a bit warmer in the
upper 70s and low 80s Tuesday with slightly milder lows Tuesday
night in the mid 60s.

Wednesday through Thursday...

Upper flow becomes more zonal through mid week supporting a
moderation of temperatures back more solidly into the 80s.
Precipitation chance confidence is quite low as timing of individual
perturbations and the placement of a boundary nearly parallel to the
upper flow will be key during this time. Will keep mention in the
chance range (30-50%).

&&

.AVIATION (18Z TAF Update)...
Issued at 120 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2015

VFR conditions and light south winds, with mainly mid/high debris
clouds from earlier MCS. Low-confidence forecast in terms of late
afternoon/evening convection, as placement is quite uncertain even
though confidence is high that something will happen...somewhere.
Outflow boundary is closest to LEX, but as clouds continue to thin
there is still potential for the residual boundary over southern
Indiana to be the effective boundary later this afternoon.

That being said, will likely stick with the earlier theme of VCTS
for late afternoon/evening, and then a lull with mid-level debris
overnight. Hi-res models show potential for another MCS rolling in
from the NW around daybreak Friday, but again in a weakening state
especially if we are worked over this evening. Will likely introduce
another period of at least VCSH during the morning hours. Best
chances will be at SDF and LEX. Brief MVFR conditions, perhaps even
IFR visibilities, will be possible if stronger convection makes a
direct impact. However, the operative word is brief, and confidence
in the timing is too low to include it.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KY...NONE.
IN...NONE.
&&

Update.........BJS
Short Term.....RAS
Long Term......BJS
Aviation.......RAS

Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 25, 1:39 PM CST, 3 hours 37 minutes before

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
339 PM EDT THU JUN 25 2015

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-261945-
ORANGE IN-WASHINGTON IN-SCOTT IN-JEFFERSON IN-DUBOIS IN-CRAWFORD IN-
PERRY IN-HARRISON IN-FLOYD IN-CLARK IN-HANCOCK KY-BRECKINRIDGE KY-
MEADE KY-OHIO KY-GRAYSON KY-HARDIN KY-BULLITT KY-JEFFERSON KY-
OLDHAM KY-TRIMBLE KY-HENRY KY-SHELBY KY-FRANKLIN KY-SCOTT KY-
HARRISON KY-SPENCER KY-ANDERSON KY-WOODFORD KY-FAYETTE KY-BOURBON KY-
NICHOLAS KY-NELSON KY-WASHINGTON KY-MERCER KY-JESSAMINE KY-CLARK KY-
LARUE KY-MARION KY-BOYLE KY-GARRARD KY-MADISON KY-BUTLER KY-
EDMONSON KY-HART KY-GREEN KY-TAYLOR KY-CASEY KY-LINCOLN KY-LOGAN KY-
WARREN KY-SIMPSON KY-ALLEN KY-BARREN KY-MONROE KY-METCALFE KY-
ADAIR KY-RUSSELL KY-CUMBERLAND KY-CLINTON KY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PAOLI...SALEM...SCOTTSBURG...MADISON...
JASPER...MARENGO...TELL CITY...CORYDON...NEW ALBANY...
JEFFERSONVILLE...HAWESVILLE...HARDINSBURG...BRANDENBURG...
BEAVER DAM...LEITCHFIELD...ELIZABETHTOWN...FORT KNOX...
MOUNT WASHINGTON...SHEPHERDSVILLE...LOUISVILLE...LA GRANGE...
BEDFORD...NEW CASTLE...SHELBYVILLE...FRANKFORT...GEORGETOWN...
CYNTHIANA...TAYLORSVILLE...LAWRENCEBURG...VERSAILLES...LEXINGTON...
PARIS...CARLISLE...BARDSTOWN...SPRINGFIELD...HARRODSBURG...
NICHOLASVILLE...WINCHESTER...HODGENVILLE...LEBANON...DANVILLE...
LANCASTER...RICHMOND...MORGANTOWN...BROWNSVILLE...MUNFORDVILLE...
GREENSBURG...CAMPBELLSVILLE...LIBERTY...STANFORD...RUSSELLVILLE...
BOWLING GREEN...FRANKLIN...SCOTTSVILLE...GLASGOW...TOMPKINSVILLE...
EDMONTON...COLUMBIA...JAMESTOWN...BURKESVILLE...ALBANY
339 PM EDT THU JUN 25 2015 /239 PM CDT THU JUN 25 2015/

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL
INDIANA AND CENTRAL KENTUCKY.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED LATE THIS AFTERNOON INTO THIS EVENING.
THE STRONGEST STORMS COULD PRODUCE STRONG TO LOCALLY DAMAGING
WINDS AND LARGE HAIL.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

A LINE OF STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IS FORECAST TO MOVE
SOUTHEAST THROUGH THE REGION LATE FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT AHEAD OF
A STRONG COLD FRONT. THESE STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DAMAGING WINDS...LARGE HAIL... AND VERY HEAVY RAIN.

SCATTERED AFTERNOON AND EVENING THUNDERSTORMS ARE ALSO EXPECTED
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED LATE THIS AFTERNOON INTO
THIS EVENING.

&&

MORE INFORMATION...ALONG WITH OTHER WEATHER...HYDROLOGICAL AND
CLIMATE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND...AT WEATHER.GOV/LOUISVILLE.

RAS/BJS

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 25, 3:33 PM CST, 1 hour 43 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
433 PM CDT THU JUN 25 2015

KYZ024-252205-
BRECKINRIDGE KY-
433 PM CDT THU JUN 25 2015

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING...HEAVY RAIN...HALF
INCH HAIL...AND 40 MPH WINDS...

AT 432 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR HARDINSBURG...AND MOVING EAST AT 20 MPH.

FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...HEAVY RAIN REDUCING
VISIBILITIES...HALF INCH HAIL...AND GUSTY WINDS OF AROUND 40
MPH...ARE EXPECTED WITH THIS STORM.

  MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF CENTRAL BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...SEEK SHELTER INDOORS AND STAY
AWAY FROM WINDOWS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA ALL HAZARDS RADIO...
WEATHER.GOV/LOUISVILLE ON THE INTERNET...OR LOCAL MEDIA FOR LATER
UPDATES AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

&&

LAT...LON 3782 8623 3768 8635 3781 8654 3789 8652
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 282DEG 18KT 3781 8641

ZT

Special weather statement, Jun 25, 4:26 PM CST, 50 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
526 PM CDT THU JUN 25 2015

KYZ064>066-076>078-252310-
ADAIR KY-CASEY KY-GREEN KY-METCALF KY-RUSSELL KY-TAYLOR KY-
526 PM CDT THU JUN 25 2015

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING...HEAVY RAIN...HALF
INCH HAIL...AND 40 MPH WINDS...

AT 524 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR COLUMBIA...AND MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.

FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...HEAVY RAIN REDUCING
VISIBILITIES...HALF INCH HAIL...AND GUSTY WINDS OF AROUND 40
MPH...ARE EXPECTED WITH THIS STORM.

  MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF CENTRAL ADAIR...NORTHERN METCALFE...NORTHERN
  RUSSELL...SOUTHEASTERN GREEN...SOUTHERN CASEY AND SOUTHERN TAYLOR
  COUNTIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...SEEK SHELTER INDOORS AND STAY
AWAY FROM WINDOWS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA ALL HAZARDS RADIO...
WEATHER.GOV/LOUISVILLE ON THE INTERNET...OR LOCAL MEDIA FOR LATER
UPDATES AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

&&

LAT...LON 3708 8562 3727 8555 3716 8484 3712 8490
      3705 8490 3699 8483 3695 8490 3696 8494
      3694 8496
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 283DEG 36KT 3713 8520

ZT

Special weather statement, Jun 25, 4:49 PM CST, 27 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
549 PM CDT THU JUN 25 2015

KYZ023-024-026-027-252320-
BRECKINRIDGE KY-GRAYSON KY-HANCOCK KY-OHIO KY-
549 PM CDT THU JUN 25 2015

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING...HEAVY RAIN...AND 40
MPH WINDS...

AT 546 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM 12 MILES SOUTH OF HARDINSBURG...AND MOVING
SOUTHEAST AT 30 MPH.

FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...HEAVY RAIN REDUCING
VISIBILITIES...AND GUSTY WINDS OF AROUND 40 MPH...ARE EXPECTED WITH
THIS STORM.

  MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO...NORTHWESTERN GRAYSON...
  SOUTHEASTERN HANCOCK AND SOUTHWESTERN BRECKINRIDGE COUNTIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...SEEK SHELTER INDOORS AND STAY
AWAY FROM WINDOWS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA ALL HAZARDS RADIO...
WEATHER.GOV/LOUISVILLE ON THE INTERNET...OR LOCAL MEDIA FOR LATER
UPDATES AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

&&

LAT...LON 3774 8671 3760 8627 3758 8627 3745 8639
      3762 8676
TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 297DEG 26KT 3760 8652

ZT

The radar

The Louisville radar (KLVX), 112 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:17 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

42 thunderstorm wind, 4 hail, 4 flash flood, 3 heavy rain, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Adair

When: June 25, 5:16 PM CST
Where: Adair County, 1.38 mi S of Gradyville
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.060, -85.420

A report of nickel size hail was received by the public.

Heavy Rain, Adair

When: June 25, 5:27 PM CST
Where: Adair County, 1.3 mi ESE of Columbia Ludot Arpt
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.070, -85.310

A trained spotter reported ponding on roadways due to torrential rainfall. The spotter also indicated that very small hail fell and winds were observed to be around 30 mph.

Heavy Rain, Adair

When: June 25, 5:37 PM CST
Where: Adair County, 0.55 mi W of Fairplay
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.020, -85.310

The Adair County emergency manager reported ponding on roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breckinridge

When: June 25, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Breckinridge County, 3.62 mi SSW of Mystic
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.850, -86.450

An amateur radio operator reported wind damage due to severe thunderstorm winds. The winds were estimated to be around 70 mph and resulted in damage to a carport along with roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Casey

When: June 25, 11:03 PM EST
Where: Casey County, 1.3 mi ENE of Lanhamtown
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.340, -84.860

A Kentucky department of highways official reported to the NWS that a large tree was blown down over a roadway.

Hail, Meade

When: June 26, 12:17 AM EST
Where: Meade County, Battletown
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 38.070, -86.300

A trained spotter reported to the NWS penny size hail and also wind gusts between 45 and 50 mph due to strong thunderstorms.

Flash Flood, Jefferson

When: June 26, 12:24 AM EST
Where: Jefferson County, Meadow Lawn to 0.27 mi NE of Meadow Lawn
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 38.050, -85.900

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report to the NWS that four people were rescued from a vehicle due to high water from torrential rainfall.

Lightning, Jefferson

When: June 26, 12:45 AM EST
Where: Jefferson County, 0.88 mi SW of Clark
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 38.170, -85.430

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report to the NWS of a house struck by lightning. There were no injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hardin

When: June 26, 1:10 AM EST
Where: Hardin County, 1.76 mi SW of Gaithers
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.630, -85.920

A Kentucky state official reported to the NWS that a powerline was down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hart

When: June 26, 12:20 AM CST
Where: Hart County, 0.88 mi NE of Bonnieville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.380, -85.910

According to a public report, several large trees were down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Heavy Rain, Hardin

When: June 26, 1:27 AM EST
Where: Hardin County, Rineyville
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.750, -85.970

A public report was received of 1.1 inches that fell in 25 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Larue

When: June 26, 1:35 AM EST
Where: Larue County, 0.88 mi NE of Mt Sherman
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.460, -85.660

A law enforcement official reported a large tree was blown down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Garrard

When: June 26, 1:41 AM EST
Where: Garrard County, 0.88 mi NW of Teatersville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.690, -84.510

A Kentucky state official reported to the NWS that trees were down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 26, 1:43 AM EST
Where: Marion County, 1.1 mi E of Penicks
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.570, -85.130

A law enforcement official reported a large tree was blown down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 26, 1:43 AM EST
Where: Marion County, 0.59 mi NW of Lebanon
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.575, -85.258

A law enforcement official reported a large tree was down on Montgomery Court due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nelson

When: June 26, 1:59 AM EST
Where: Nelson County, 1.64 mi E of Culvertown
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.700, -85.500

According to a public report, trees were down across the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood, Madison

When: June 26, 2:06 AM EST
Where: Madison County, 2.15 mi SW of Buggytown to 2.02 mi SW of Buggytown
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.610, -84.400

A Kentucky state official reported that high water was flowing over Paint Lick road.

Flash Flood, Madison

When: June 26, 2:10 AM EST
Where: Madison County, 0.55 mi E of Middletown to 1.29 mi NNE of Asbury
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.580, -84.290

A Kentucky state official reported that there was sporadic flash flooding around town.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: June 26, 2:10 AM EST
Where: Madison County, 1.49 mi NNE of Bighill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.570, -84.210

A Kentucky state official reported trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 26, 2:12 AM EST
Where: Lincoln County, 2.15 mi SE of Waynesburg
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.310, -84.650

The Lincoln County emergency manager reported several trees blocking the road due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 26, 1:17 AM CST
Where: Russell County, 1.49 mi NNW of Dent
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.070, -85.110

A law enforcement official reported that a large tree was down on Little Clifty Creek Road due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 26, 1:27 AM CST
Where: Russell County, 0.69 mi N of Russell Spgs
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.060, -85.080

A law enforcement official reported a large tree was blown down.

Flash Flood, Garrard

When: June 26, 3:00 AM EST
Where: Garrard County, 2.07 mi S of Coy to 1.88 mi S of Coy
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.700, -84.530

A law enforcement official reported that because of torrential rainfall and high water, Sad Road was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 26, 2:55 AM CST
Where: Russell County, 0.88 mi NW of Jabez
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.990, -84.890

An employee at Harris Grocery reported two trees down due to severe thunderstorm winds. One large tree had to be removed from the roadway. Also, 1 inch diameter hail was observed during the thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ohio

When: June 26, 1:37 PM CST
Where: Ohio County, 0.7 mi NW of Heflin
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.506, -87.010

A law enforcement official reported trees down on power lines on Highway 136.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ohio

When: June 26, 2:04 PM CST
Where: Ohio County, 0.69 mi S of Haynesville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.670, -86.770

A Kentucky state official reported to the NWS that several trees had to be removed from the roadway on Zion Church Road and Old Leitchfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When: June 26, 2:15 PM CST
Where: Warren County, 1.49 mi SSW of Three Spgs
Measured: 81 kt (93 mph) measured gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 36.900, -86.440

Officials with the Kentucky Mesonet reported several trees down due to severe thunderstorm winds near the WKU FARM Mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When: June 26, 2:17 PM CST
Where: Grayson County, 0.88 mi SE of Leitchfield
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.470, -86.290

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of structural damage to a building because of severe thunderstorm winds. This resulted in several vehicles damaged.

Hail, Warren

When: June 26, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Warren County, 1.49 mi SSW of (Bwg)bowling Green A
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.950, -86.430

A report of 1 inch hail was relayed by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barren

When: June 26, 2:20 PM CST
Where: Barren County, 0.89 mi SW of Dry Fork
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.810, -85.930

A law enforcement official reported to the NWS that several trees were down near Dry Fork.

Hail, Warren

When: June 26, 2:23 PM CST
Where: Warren County, 0.69 mi S of (Bwg)bowling Green A
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Airplane Pilot
Coordinates: 36.960, -86.420

An airplane pilot reported to the NWS 1 inch in diameter hail fell. The pilot also indicated that high winds were observed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hart

When: June 26, 2:32 PM CST
Where: Hart County, 0.72 mi ENE of Legrand
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.175, -85.739

The Hart County emergency manager reported 5 trees down at the intersection of Highways 677 and 218 due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When: June 26, 2:42 PM CST
Where: Warren County, 1.46 mi ENE of Polkville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 36.975, -86.244

A Kentucky state official reported to the NWS that several trees fell and were blocking a roadway near the intersection of Gotts Hydro Road and Oakland Flat Rock Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Meade

When: June 26, 3:52 PM EST
Where: Meade County, 2.81 mi ESE of Flaherty
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.820, -86.020

A law enforcement official reported a tree down on Old Highway 144.

Thunderstorm Wind, Metcalfe

When: June 26, 2:55 PM CST
Where: Metcalfe County, 1.77 mi SW of Goodluck
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 36.900, -85.650

A Kentucky state official reported trees down in the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Meade

When: June 26, 3:55 PM EST
Where: Meade County, 0.55 mi W of Flaherty
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.830, -86.080

The Meade County emergency manager reported power lines down on Saint Martin Road near Flaherty.

Thunderstorm Wind, Meade

When: June 26, 3:57 PM EST
Where: Meade County, 1.29 mi WNW of Rock Haven
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.960, -86.070

The Meade County emergency manager reported that power lines were down on Rock Ridge Road due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Meade

When: June 26, 4:00 PM EST
Where: Meade County, 0.54 mi E of Muldraugh
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.930, -85.990

The Meade County emergency manager reported trees down on Dewy Street in Muldraugh.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: June 26, 4:24 PM EST
Where: Jefferson County, 1.04 mi NNE of Orell
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 38.083, -85.871

A trained spotter reported to the NWS that a large tree fell down on Dearing Woods Road due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: June 26, 4:36 PM EST
Where: Jefferson County, 0.54 mi W of (Sdf)staniford Fld L
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 38.180, -85.740

The ASOS at the Louisville International Airport measured a peak wind gust of 50 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: June 26, 3:40 PM CST
Where: Logan County, 0.55 mi E of Olmstead to 0.97 mi E of Olmstead
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 36.750, -87.010

A Kentucky state official reported that thees were down along Highway 775.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spencer

When: June 26, 4:50 PM EST
Where: Spencer County, 0.54 mi E of Taylorsville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 38.030, -85.340

The Spencer County dispatch center reported dozens of trees down across the entire county due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: June 26, 4:50 PM EST
Where: Jefferson County, 0.54 mi W of Middletown
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.250, -85.540

The public relayed a report of a large Hickory tree down along Harrods Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: June 26, 4:52 PM EST
Where: Jefferson County, 1.38 mi S of Long Run
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.210, -85.420

The public relayed a report to the NWS of a large cedar tree down across Clark Station Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: June 26, 5:02 PM EST
Where: Shelby County, 0.69 mi S of Shelbyville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 38.210, -85.230

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report that numerous trees were down in Shelby County. Some of the downed trees blocked roads in the area and one tree fell on a house, briefly trapping the individuals inside. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: June 26, 5:02 PM EST
Where: Shelby County, 1.38 mi S of Veachland
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.200, -85.200

A report was received by the public that State Road 53 in Shelbyville had numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Simpson

When: June 26, 4:20 PM CST
Where: Simpson County, 1.49 mi NNW of Franklin
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.740, -86.580

A Kentucky department of highways official reported that a tree was down on Adams Road north of Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: June 26, 5:27 PM EST
Where: Franklin County, 1.48 mi SSE of Choateville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 38.200, -84.890

A trained spotter reported several trees down on River Bend Road and was confirmed with pictures sent to the NWS.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When: June 26, 6:12 PM EST
Where: Harrison County, 0.54 mi E of Connersville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.380, -84.410

The Harrison County emergency manager reported that severe thunderstorm winds destroyed an outbuilding with the debris blown into a nearby house. This damaged the house siding as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bourbon

When: June 26, 6:24 PM EST
Where: Bourbon County, 3.54 mi WNW of North Middletown
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 38.170, -84.160

A law enforcement official reported that several trees were down across eastern Bourbon County due to severe thunderstorm winds. Social media pictures confirmed these reports as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When: June 26, 6:29 PM EST
Where: Harrison County, 0.88 mi NE of Cynthiana
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 38.390, -84.290

A law enforcement official reported to the NWS that numerous trees were down across Harrison County. Social media pictures taken by the public confirmed these reports as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nicholas

When: June 26, 6:45 PM EST
Where: Nicholas County, 2.28 mi WSW of Weston
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.290, -84.010

The Nicholas County emergency manager reported trees down in the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nicholas

When: June 26, 6:47 PM EST
Where: Nicholas County, 1.48 mi NNW of Moorefield
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.290, -83.940

The Nicholas County emergency manager reported trees down in the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Metcalfe

When: June 29, 2:52 PM CST
Where: Metcalfe County, 1.3 mi WSW of Beaumont
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.860, -85.650

A picture of a large tree down was relayed to the NWS by the public via Twitter.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Heavy Rain: Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.
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.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Lightning: A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 576539, 576544, 576543, 576547, 576553, 576540, 576534, 576930, 576548, 576552, 576546, 576555, 576549, 576556, 576557, 576550, 576536, 576537, 576551, 576953, 576951, 576554, 576538, 576952, 576558, 576949, 576559, 576563, 576541, 576941, 576542, 576948, 576947, 576932, 576560, 576934, 576933, 576935, 576950, 576561, and more.