Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Kentucky, May 10, 2016

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Kentucky, May 10, 2016
Start: 2016-05-10T13:10
End: 2016-05-10T23:01
Location: Kentucky

May 10, 2016 · NWS LMK · 75 events in 23 counties and zones

A warm moist air mass collided with several passing weather systems to spark rounds of strong to severe storms across central Kentucky during the afternoon and evening hours on May 10th. Very large hail up to 2 inches in diameter was reported along with damaging winds and a few tornadoes.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
Other

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $330,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 75

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.

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 May 10, 1:03 PM CST, 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 10, 1:03 PM CST, 7 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
303 PM EDT TUE MAY 10 2016

.SHORT TERM (Now through Wednesday Night)...
Issued at 251 PM EDT Tue May 10 2016

...A Couple Rounds of Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible...

The immediate concern is this afternoon remains the possibility of
severe thunderstorms. Afternoon mesoanalysis shows the highest shear
values and effective helicity values west of I-65. This is the area
most likely to see supercells or potentially a tornado. The forecast
does show this area shifting a bit east over the next few hours, but
not as far as eastern KY. Across the rest of the Watch area, SBCAPE
values have risen into the 1000-2000 J/kg range and there is the
potential for storms to form along outflow boundaries or
differential heating boundaries. Damaging winds and potentially
large hail will be the main concern. Across portions of southern IN
not in the watch, the rain from earlier has stabilized the region
somewhat, so the severe potential is less.

The strong storms may continue into the early evening hours. They
should weaken as the sun goes down and the upper level wave moves
east of the region. However, showers and storms will continue into
the overnight hours with area of highest coverage shifting to the
south.

For Wednesday there should be a relative lull in precipitation
during the morning hours. Temperatures will rise into the 80s in the
afternoon with dewpoints rising into the lower to mid 60s. Model
sounding show quite a bit of instability developing during the
afternoon with CAPE values rising to 2500-3000J/kg. However, wind
shear will be much lower than it is today and weak upper level
ridging will be building in. In addition, the only real triggers for
storms will be leftover boundaries from today's convection.
Therefore, if any storms do develop, they could become severe with
damaging winds and large hail. However, coverage of storms should be
more sparse than today.

.LONG TERM (Thursday through Tuesday)...
Issued at 301 PM EDT Tue May 10 2016

Another round of strong to severe storms will be possible on
Thursday as a cold front approaches and moves through the area. With
the area in the warm sector for much of the day temperatures will
rise into the lower 80s with instability increasing through the day.
Shear values will still be marginal, but with the front moving in,
some strong storms could become severe and produce wind damage,
particularly if there is a break in the storms during the morning
hours.

The rain will move out on Thursday night with drier air and high
pressure building in behind it. Friday will be dry with highs in the
low to mid 70s.

The dry weather will be short lived as another wave and cold front
swings into the area Friday night. This will bring another round of
showers Friday night that will be moving out on Saturday morning.
This boundary will then stall out to the south of the region and
serve as a focus for more showers and storms from Sunday into early
next week.

Temperatures through the weekend will be on the cool side. Highs
will be in the 60s with lows in the 40s. We should see some
moderation early next week.

&&

.AVIATION (18Z TAF Update)...
Issued at 115 PM EDT Tue May 10 2016

Strengthening line of convection across western Kentucky will
continue to move eastward this afternoon.  This activity will affect
KSDF and KBWG early in the period and then affect KLEX later this
afternoon and evening.  A mix of MVFR/VFR ceilings are expected
early this afternoon as skies break out from this morning's
convection.  Ceilings will see a short improvement to VFR before
going back down into MVFR/VFR range as the second batch of
convection moves across the region.

Best timing on convection for BWG looks to be in the 10/20 to 11/04Z
and at KSDF from 10/19 through 10/22Z.  Given KLEX's further east
location, convection will likely hold off until after 10/20Z.  In
advance of convection, a southwest wind of 10-15kts with occasional
gusts in the 20-24kt range will be possible.

Forecast confidence for the overnight period is quite low.  It looks
like convection will wane after sunset with the loss of heating and
forcing.  If skies clear out, then fog will be a problem.  For now
have taken KBWG and KLEX down to MVFR overnight.

&&

.LMK Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
KY...NONE.
IN...NONE.
&&

Short Term........EER
Long Term.........EER
Aviation..........MJ

Hazardous weather outlook, May 10, 12:12 PM CST, 58 minutes before

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
212 PM EDT TUE MAY 10 2016

INZ078-079-090>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-070>078-081-
082-111815-
SCOTT-JEFFERSON-HARRISON-FLOYD-CLARK-HANCOCK-BRECKINRIDGE-MEADE-OHIO-
GRAYSON-HARDIN-BULLITT-OLDHAM-TRIMBLE-HENRY-SHELBY-FRANKLIN-SPENCER-
ANDERSON-WOODFORD-FAYETTE-BOURBON-NICHOLAS-NELSON-WASHINGTON-MERCER-
JESSAMINE-LARUE-MARION-BOYLE-GARRARD-MADISON-BUTLER-EDMONSON-HART-
GREEN-TAYLOR-CASEY-LINCOLN-LOGAN-WARREN-SIMPSON-ALLEN-BARREN-MONROE-
METCALFE-ADAIR-RUSSELL-CUMBERLAND-CLINTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SCOTTSBURG...MADISON...CORYDON...
NEW ALBANY...JEFFERSONVILLE...LEWISPORT...HAWESVILLE...HARDINSBURG...
BRANDENBURG...HARTFORD...LEITCHFIELD...ELIZABETHTOWN...
SHEPHERDSVILLE...LOUISVILLE...LA GRANGE...BEDFORD...MILTON...
NEW CASTLE...SHELBYVILLE...FRANKFORT...GEORGETOWN...CYNTHIANA...
TAYLORSVILLE...LAWRENCEBURG...VERSAILLES...LEXINGTON...PARIS...
CARLISLE...BARDSTOWN...SPRINGFIELD...HARRODSBURG...NICHOLASVILLE...
WINCHESTER...HODGENVILLE...LEBANON...DANVILLE...LANCASTER...
RICHMOND...MORGANTOWN...BROWNSVILLE...HORSE CAVE...GREENSBURG...
CAMPBELLSVILLE...LIBERTY...STANFORD...RUSSELLVILLE...BOWLING GREEN...
FRANKLIN...PROVIDENCE...SCOTTSVILLE...GLASGOW...TOMPKINSVILLE...
EDMONTON...COLUMBIA...JAMESTOWN...BURKESVILLE...ALBANY
212 PM EDT TUE MAY 10 2016 /112 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2016/

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 159 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS ARE POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON. DAMAGING
WINDS AND LARGE HAIL WILL BE THE MAIN THREATS. THERE IS A SMALL
CHANCE FOR TORNADOES AS WELL.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ARE AGAIN POSSIBLE EACH AFTERNOON AND
EVENING WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY AS A FRONTAL BOUNDARY STALLS NEAR
THE AREA AND SEVERAL DISTURBANCES MOVE THROUGH THE REGION.

RAINFALL AMOUNTS FROM TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY WILL VARY DEPENDING
ON HOW STORMS DEVELOP AND MOVE EACH DAY...BUT 1-2 INCHES WITH
SCATTERED AMOUNTS UP TO 3 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE ASKED TO REPORT ANY SEVERE WEATHER OR FLOODING THIS
WEEK TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

&&

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

INZ076-077-083-084-089-111815-
ORANGE-WASHINGTON-DUBOIS-CRAWFORD-PERRY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PAOLI...SALEM...JASPER...ENGLISH...
TELL CITY
212 PM EDT TUE MAY 10 2016 /112 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2016/

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON. ANY
THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING BRIEF HEAVY RAINFALL
AND GUSTY WINDS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ARE AGAIN POSSIBLE EACH AFTERNOON AND
EVENING WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY AS A FRONTAL BOUNDARY STALLS NEAR
THE AREA AND SEVERAL DISTURBANCES MOVE THROUGH THE REGION.

RAINFALL AMOUNTS FROM TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY WILL VARY DEPENDING
ON HOW STORMS DEVELOP AND MOVE EACH DAY...BUT 1-2 INCHES WITH
SCATTERED AMOUNTS UP TO 3 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE ASKED TO REPORT ANY SEVERE WEATHER OR FLOODING THIS
WEEK TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

&&

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

BJS/EER

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 10, 11:56 AM CST, 1 hour 14 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
1256 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2016

INZ089-KYZ023-024-026-101830-
PERRY-OHIO-HANCOCK-BRECKINRIDGE-
1256 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2016

...A STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN PERRY...
NORTHEASTERN OHIO...SOUTHWESTERN BRECKINRIDGE AND HANCOCK COUNTIES...

AT 1254 PM CDT...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS NEAR OWENSBORO...MOVING
EAST AT 35 MPH.

WIND GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH AS WELL AS LARGE HAIL ARE POSSIBLE WITH
THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
TELL CITY...HAWESVILLE...CANNELTON...CLOVERPORT...FORDSVILLE...ARRINGTON
CORNER...ASKIN...DEANEFIELD...NARROWS AND DODD.

LAT...LON 3763 8695 3762 8692 3767 8682 3771 8687
      3774 8682 3779 8682 3784 8685 3783 8690
      3784 8691 3787 8691 3788 8689 3790 8691
      3798 8666 3755 8660 3755 8662 3757 8663
      3755 8667 3758 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1754Z 263DEG 29KT 3769 8719

AMS

Local storm report, May 10, 1:01 PM CST, 9 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
301 PM EDT TUE MAY 10 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0253 PM     HAIL             CLOVERPORT              37.83N 86.63W
05/10/2016  E0.50 INCH       BRECKINRIDGE       KY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED HAIL THE SIZE OF A
            QUARTER TO HALF AN INCH IN CLOVERPORT, KY.

&&

KDW

The radar

The Louisville radar (KLVX), 49 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:10 UTC.

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Event by event

39 hail, 31 thunderstorm wind, 2 tornado, 1 flash flood, 1 flood, 1 heavy rain. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Breckinridge

When: May 10, 1:10 PM CST
Where: Breckinridge County, Hardinsburg Arpt
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.780, -86.450

Thunderstorm Wind, Breckinridge

When: May 10, 1:10 PM CST
Where: Breckinridge County, 1.29 mi WNW of Harned
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.760, -86.440

Trees and power lines were reported down along Highway 60.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breckinridge

When: May 10, 1:11 PM CST
Where: Breckinridge County, 0.55 mi E of Harned
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.750, -86.410

Tree limbs were reported down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breckinridge

When: May 10, 1:11 PM CST
Where: Breckinridge County, Harned
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.750, -86.420

The public reported severe thunderstorm winds peeled the metal roof off a house and destroyed a small barn.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breckinridge

When: May 10, 1:21 PM CST
Where: Breckinridge County, 0.69 mi N of Custer
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.740, -86.250

Tree limbs were reported down.

Tornado, Breckinridge

When: May 10, 1:22 PM CST to 1:23 PM CST
Where: Breckinridge County, 0.17 mi N of Graysville to 0.4 mi ENE of Graysville
Rating: EF1
Path length: 0.4 mi
Path width: 25 yd
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 37.773, -86.300

A very narrow intense damage path of rotating winds 90 to 95 mph was embedded within a 3 mile wide area of straight line winds in eastern Breckinridge County. The tornado left a distinct path in the vegetation and destroyed a part of a large metal barn near the Rosetta General Store. It also caused the walls of 2 adjacent outbuildings and a garage to buckle out. Wind-driven hail occurring with the storm shredded the vinyl siding on the west side of a home.

Hail, Hardin

When: May 10, 2:26 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, 0.55 mi W of Vertrees
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.700, -86.140

In addition to the hail, 40 to 45 mph wind gusts were observed.

Hail, Hardin

When: May 10, 2:44 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, 0.88 mi NE of Perryville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.740, -86.040

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail near Blueball Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hardin

When: May 10, 2:45 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, 0.88 mi NE of Perryville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.740, -86.040

An 8 inch diameter cedar tree fell down near Blueball Hill.

Hail, Hardin

When: May 10, 2:50 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, 4.18 mi N of North Four Corners
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.810, -86.070

Thunderstorm Wind, Hardin

When: May 10, 2:50 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, 0.69 mi N of Vine Grove
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.810, -85.980

Trained spotters reported trees and tree limbs down in the area.

Hail, Hardin

When: May 10, 2:52 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, 0.69 mi N of Long View
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.790, -85.920

A trained spotter reported pea to penny size hail, along with wind gusts estimated to be near 50 mph.

Hail, Hardin

When: May 10, 2:54 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, Vertrees
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.700, -86.130

Hail, Hardin

When: May 10, 2:59 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, 0.55 mi W of Rogersville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.820, -85.940

Thunderstorm Wind, Hardin

When: May 10, 3:00 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, 0.88 mi SE of Vine Grove
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.790, -85.970

An off-duty NWS employee reported a tree down on Duggin Switch Road, which was partially blocked the roadway.

Hail, Hardin

When: May 10, 3:12 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, Cecilia
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.670, -85.950

Thunderstorm Wind, Hardin

When: May 10, 3:12 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, Elizabeth Town
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.700, -85.870

A trained spotter measured a 55 knot wind gust.

Hail, Bullitt

When: May 10, 3:16 PM EST
Where: Bullitt County, Lebanon Jct
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.830, -85.730

Thunderstorm Wind, Hardin

When: May 10, 3:17 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, 2.14 mi NE of Colesburg
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.800, -85.750

Amateur radio operator reported a 56 knot measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bullitt

When: May 10, 3:17 PM EST
Where: Bullitt County, Lebanon Jct
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.830, -85.730

A tree fell down on a home due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Nelson

When: May 10, 3:35 PM EST
Where: Nelson County, Boston
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.780, -85.670

Thunderstorm Wind, Nelson

When: May 10, 3:42 PM EST
Where: Nelson County, 1.49 mi NNE of Samuels
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.900, -85.520

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nelson

When: May 10, 3:42 PM EST
Where: Nelson County, 1.49 mi NNE of Samuels
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.900, -85.520

Trained spotters reported tree limbs down in the area.

Flash Flood, Hardin

When: May 10, 3:50 PM EST
Where: Hardin County, Elizabeth Town to 0.29 mi ENE of Elizabeth Town
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.700, -85.870

The public reported flooded roads around the courthouse in downtown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: May 10, 4:14 PM EST
Where: Washington County, 0.88 mi SW of St Catherine
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.690, -85.260

Local law enforcement reported trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: May 10, 4:21 PM EST
Where: Washington County, 0.69 mi N of Willisburg
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.810, -85.120

Trained spotters reported trees down in the area.

Hail, Mercer

When: May 10, 4:25 PM EST
Where: Mercer County, 2.76 mi N of Stewart
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.720, -85.000

Hail, Larue

When: May 10, 4:25 PM EST
Where: Larue County, 1.78 mi WNW of Attilla
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.510, -85.550

Hail, Washington

When: May 10, 4:25 PM EST
Where: Washington County, Mackville
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.730, -85.070

Golf ball to egg size hail fell, which damaged car windshields and house siding.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hart

When: May 10, 3:39 PM CST
Where: Hart County, 1.3 mi ENE of Dividing Ridge
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.340, -85.900

Trees were reported down in the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When: May 10, 4:41 PM EST
Where: Mercer County, 2.76 mi N of Stewart
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.720, -85.000

Trained spotters reported tree limbs down in the area.

Hail, Mercer

When: May 10, 4:52 PM EST
Where: Mercer County, 1.09 mi W of Stringtown
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.770, -84.850

Thunderstorm Wind, Woodford

When: May 10, 5:01 PM EST
Where: Woodford County, Versailles
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 38.050, -84.730

Local law enforcement reported trees down in the area.

Hail, Marion

When: May 10, 5:02 PM EST
Where: Marion County, Jessietown
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.480, -85.330

Half dollar size hail fell near Jessietown.

Hail, Larue

When: May 10, 5:06 PM EST
Where: Larue County, 0.88 mi SE of Upton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.460, -85.890

Thunderstorm Wind, Boyle

When: May 10, 5:25 PM EST
Where: Boyle County, 1.38 mi S of Aliceton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.560, -85.030

The department of highways reported trees down on Wards Branch Road.

Hail, Madison

When: May 10, 5:42 PM EST
Where: Madison County, 2.14 mi SSW of Million
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.750, -84.390

Hail, Madison

When: May 10, 5:45 PM EST
Where: Madison County, 0.88 mi SW of Richmond
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.740, -84.310

Hail, Madison

When: May 10, 5:47 PM EST
Where: Madison County, 0.88 mi SE of Richmond
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.740, -84.290

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: May 10, 5:48 PM EST
Where: Lincoln County, 0.55 mi E of Stanford
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.530, -84.660

Trained spotters reported trees down in the area.

Hail, Ohio

When: May 10, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Ohio County, 1.1 mi E of Hartford
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.450, -86.900

Hail, Ohio

When: May 10, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Ohio County, 1.65 mi E of Hartford
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.450, -86.890

Hail, Madison

When: May 10, 5:50 PM EST
Where: Madison County, 1.78 mi ENE of Richmond
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.760, -84.270

Quarter size hail fell on the Richmond Bypass.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ohio

When: May 10, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Ohio County, 2.15 mi NE of Hartford
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.470, -86.890

Trained spotters reported trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: May 10, 5:50 PM EST
Where: Lincoln County, 0.55 mi E of Stanford
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.530, -84.660

Trees were reported down in the city of Stanford due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: May 10, 5:50 PM EST
Where: Lincoln County, 2.15 mi NW of Halls Gap
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.490, -84.660

The emergency manager reported trees down and power outages due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: May 10, 5:50 PM EST
Where: Lincoln County, 1.49 mi NNE of Stanford
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.550, -84.660

The emergency manager reported trees and a few power lines down. Also nickel size hail fell.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: May 10, 5:50 PM EST
Where: Madison County, Richmond
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.750, -84.300

The Madison County emergency manager reported numerous trees down across multiple locations in Richmond, including one tree that was blocking a driveway.

Hail, Taylor

When: May 10, 5:56 PM EST
Where: Taylor County, 1.38 mi N of Campbellsville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.350, -85.350

Hail, Taylor

When: May 10, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Taylor County, 0.55 mi E of Acton
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.350, -85.240

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: May 10, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Madison County, 0.88 mi NE of Waco
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.740, -84.140

Trees were reported down due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Taylor

When: May 10, 6:06 PM EST
Where: Taylor County, 2.76 mi S of Merrimac
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.380, -85.130

Tornado, Ohio

When: May 10, 5:06 PM CST to 5:21 PM CST
Where: Ohio County, 2.48 mi ENE of Hartford to 1.73 mi WSW of Olaton
Rating: EF2
Path length: 8.6 mi
Path width: 300 yd
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 37.464, -86.878

A tornado briefly touched down on Spinks Drive just off of Highway 69, initially causing EF-0 damage. The tornado was only on the ground for approximately 200 yards with a path width about 30-40 yards. A basement crawlspace door was blown out along with siding and roof damage at 125 Spinks Dr. There was evidence of isolated straight-line winds with some maple trees on Hamlin Chapel Dr. The tornado touched down for a second time at 41 El Retiro Ln where the path width increased to 50 yards and the winds speed increased to 90-95 mph. Numerous large hardwood trees were snapped and twisted. An outbuilding, previously used to make brooms, next to the house had significant damage when a large tree fell on top of it. The residents observed pea size hail.

The tornado increased in size at 532 Stoneridge Ln. A custom-built home had exterior wall damage in the master bedroom with adjacent bathroom. Their insulation blew out in all directions in the house and the back porch resembled a snow globe. Numerous trees were down along the property as well as a grain silo. The family survived the tornado by sheltering in a 3-foot crawlspace and when they came out, there was quarter-sized hail on the ground. Winds in this area were 110 mph with a path width about 125 yards.

The tornado continued to move east northeast along the countryside uprooting twisting and damaging numerous hardwood trees. The tornado significantly increased in width to approximately 300 yards and did a lot of damage along Halls Creek Rd. At 1130 Halls Creed Road 2-inch hail occurred before the EF-2 tornado, with winds of 111 mph, did significant damage to the property, which included a 30x50 large barn sliding the wall 12 feet.

Along Walnut Rd, the tornado caused damage to several barns and numerous softwood trees and hardwood trees. Metal sheeting from barns was thrown in excess of 400 yards downwind.

At the intersection of Highway 1164 and 1544 at the Cedar Grove Church there was roof damage to the church and many trees were twisted and uprooted. The last visible damage was along Highway 1544 just east of 1164 with some trees uprooted and twisted. About 30 feet from the tree there was an outbuilding that had half its roof blown off and the roof remnants were found about 50 yards away. The tornado lifted approximately 400 yards from Highway 1544 near the intersection of 1164.

Hail, Butler

When: May 10, 5:25 PM CST
Where: Butler County, Morgantown
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.220, -86.700

Thunderstorm Wind, Casey

When: May 10, 6:25 PM EST
Where: Casey County, 3.5 mi S of Jacktown
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.400, -85.010

Local law enforcement reported trees down over KY-1547.

Hail, Jefferson

When: May 10, 6:30 PM EST
Where: Jefferson County, 1.29 mi WNW of Audubon Park
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 38.210, -85.750

Hail, Metcalfe

When: May 10, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Metcalfe County, 0.69 mi N of Knob Lick
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.090, -85.680

Hail, Lincoln

When: May 10, 7:00 PM EST
Where: Lincoln County, Mc Kinney
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.450, -84.770

Hail, Lincoln

When: May 10, 7:00 PM EST
Where: Lincoln County, Mc Kinney
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.450, -84.770

Hail, Adair

When: May 10, 6:10 PM CST
Where: Adair County, 1.49 mi SSE of Absher
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.150, -85.240

Hail, Adair

When: May 10, 6:17 PM CST
Where: Adair County, 1.1 mi E of Cane Vly
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.180, -85.300

Thunderstorm Wind, Metcalfe

When: May 10, 6:33 PM CST
Where: Metcalfe County, 0.88 mi NW of Edmonton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.990, -85.610

The Metcalfe County emergency manager reported a tree down on Highway 80.

Hail, Meade

When: May 10, 8:08 PM EST
Where: Meade County, 1.29 mi ESE of Ekron
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.920, -86.160

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: May 10, 7:15 PM CST
Where: Russell County, 2.31 mi WNW of Gum Corners
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.990, -85.210

The Russell County emergency manager reported trees down across many locations in the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adair

When: May 10, 7:15 PM CST
Where: Adair County, 0.88 mi NW of Crocus
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.990, -85.210

The Adair County emergency manager reported many trees down across various locations in the county.

Hail, Russell

When: May 10, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Russell County, 0.55 mi W of Freedom
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.920, -85.110

A trained spotter reported golfball size hail near the intersection of Highway 55 and 127.

Hail, Russell

When: May 10, 7:41 PM CST
Where: Russell County, 0.69 mi N of Jamestown
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.990, -85.070

Hail, Breckinridge

When: May 10, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Breckinridge County, 0.55 mi W of Hardinsburg Arpt
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.780, -86.460

Hail, Breckinridge

When: May 10, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Breckinridge County, Hardinsburg Arpt
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.780, -86.450

Hail, Anderson

When: May 10, 9:15 PM EST
Where: Anderson County, 0.54 mi E of Lawrenceburg
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 38.030, -84.890

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When: May 10, 9:39 PM EST
Where: Mercer County, 0.55 mi W of Stringtown
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.770, -84.840

The department of highways reported a tree down in Harrodsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When: May 10, 9:45 PM EST
Where: Mercer County, 2.34 mi NNE of East Bushtown
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.760, -84.710

The Department of Highways reported a tree down on Ashley Camp Road.

Hail, Taylor

When: May 10, 9:55 PM EST
Where: Taylor County, 1.38 mi N of Campbellsville
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.350, -85.350

Flood, Mercer

When: May 10, 11:01 PM EST
Where: Mercer County, 1.09 mi W of Stringtown to 0.62 mi WNW of Stringtown
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.770, -84.850

Some streets had minor flooding in Harrodsburg.

Heavy Rain, Ohio

When: May 10, 10:39 PM CST
Where: Ohio County, 0.55 mi W of Ellmitch
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.630, -86.710

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
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.
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.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
Heavy Rain: Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.

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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: 625815, 626580, 626582, 626590, 626581, 626637, 625816, 625817, 626583, 625820, 626588, 625822, 625818, 625819, 626585, 625823, 626587, 625821, 626584, 626606, 625824, 626586, 626597, 626571, 626589, 626591, 625825, 625841, 626572, 626595, 626596, 625826, 626592, 626573, 625827, 626613, 626574, 625828, 625830, 626594, and more.