Kentucky, 2022

Damaging Winds and Lightning Strike in Kentucky, June 17, 2022

June 17, 2022 · NWS JKL · 120 events in 26 counties and zones

A stationary front was located north of the state heading into the day on June 17th, before transitioning to a slow moving cold front that continued to near the state throughout the day. Eastern KY's placement in the warm sector, combined with ample moisture advection from the Gulf of Mexico, set the stage for shower and thunderstorm development.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
1
Property damage
$354,000
Crop damage
$225,000
Events
120

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 JKL wrote it up.

A stationary front was located north of the state heading into the day on June 17th, before transitioning to a slow moving cold front that continued to near the state throughout the day. Eastern KY's placement in the warm sector, combined with ample moisture advection from the Gulf of Mexico, set the stage for shower and thunderstorm development. Storms developed to our west, over western and central Kentucky, and began to impact eastern Kentucky by just after noon. Strong winds aloft resulted in wind damage at the surface, as well as decent storm motions. Most of the storms had exited the state just 2 to 3 hours later. Some of the strongest storms brought widespread downed trees and power lines and caused damage to buildings and home around eastern Kentucky. In total, 121 storm reports of damage were sent out as a result of this storm system.

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 Jackson, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 17, 10:36 AM EST, 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 17, 10:36 AM EST, 47 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1136 AM EDT Fri Jun 17 2022

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1136 AM EDT FRI JUN 17 2022

Still watching the cluster of storms currently tracking over
central Kentucky this morning as it approaches eastern Kentucky's
door step. There have been multiple storm reports, largely wind,
and multiple measured gusts above 50 mph associated with this
system further upstream. There hasn't been a lot of confidence up
to this point in how this system evolves going forward though,
with a fair amount of disagreement within CAMs. Recently,
convection has not looked as robust as it was earlier in the
morning, but there has some reintensification along the northern
edge closer to the Ohio River. This makes sense given that this
region is encompassed by an area of higher CAPE and marginally
better shear. This might also give a bit more credibility to the
12z NAM3km solution that kept much of the better activity towards
the central and northern portions of the system as it moves over
our area this afternoon. Still anticipate the primary threat to
be damaging wind gusts.

UPDATE Issued at 735 AM EDT FRI JUN 17 2022

The current forecast is on track with storms still gaining steam
to the northwest. Have touched up the grids per the latest CAMs
consensus PoPs and also to include the current obs and trends for
the T/Td/Sky grids. These grids have been sent to the NDFD and web
servers.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Saturday)
Issued at 530 AM EDT FRI JUN 17 2022

08Z sfc analysis shows high pressure to the south of Kentucky with
an area of low pressure developing to the northwest. The nearby
high has been enough to keep most of the clouds and convection at
bay through the night for eastern Kentucky - watching as earlier
strong to severe storms passed by well to the east - but a few
isolated ones did just recently drift through the far southeast
parts of the state. Similar to the past few nights, muggy
conditions prevailed with just a hint of a ridge to valley
temperature split and river valley fog. Amid light winds,
temperatures are mostly in the mid 70s - slightly higher on the
hills and lower in the sheltered valleys. Dewpoints, meanwhile,
remain elevated in the low 70s.

The models remain in excellent agreement aloft through the
short term portion of the forecast with less agreement in the
mesoscale realm today. They all depict a stout ridge -
responsible for the oppressive heat of the past several days -
retrograding southwest and out of the area. This happens in the
face of a deepening trough diving southeast from central Canada to
New England and the Mid-Atlantic States tonight into Saturday. As
a result, significant height falls work into the JKL CWA today
and tonight with limited shortwave energy. Given the small model
spread aloft favored the blended NBM as the started point for the
grids along with the inclusion of the CAMs consensus for PoPs
today.

Sensible weather will feature one more very warm and humid day
before a much nicer air mass moves into the state. This will
happen fairly quickly as a cold front slips through the area this
evening from the north. Ahead of this, though, a cluster of
storms - in the formation stage over Illinois currently - is
expected to take aim on Kentucky and progress bodily into the JKL
CWA later this morning and into the afternoon. The HRRR is fairly
insistent that this cluster holds together well enough and
develops a cold pool as it moves through. This heightens the
concern for the potential of strong to severe storms at the
leading edge of this cluster. In fact, the HRRR continues to show
some 50+ kt wind gusts moving through the area with these storms.
However, the NAMNest would have this storm cluster fade out much
quicker as it falls apart over the JKL CWA later this morning and
into the afternoon. Forecast soundings from the NAMNest do show
plenty of instability available ahead of the storms with also
fairly high DCAPE in place - the fuel for stronger wind gusts.
Accordingly, have gone with a scenario that allows for the
possibility of stronger storms and will continue to highlight this
in social media and a partner email - in line with the marginal
threat of severe weather outlined by SPC for the area. The storms
move out quickly this afternoon with much drier weather to follow.
A mostly dry cold front will then slip through the area this
evening. A fresh, new air mass follows for Kentucky tonight with
refreshing lows in the upper 50s to low 60s most places amid
clearing skies. Saturday will then be a near perfect day of highs
only in the 70s, for most, and much lower humidity complete with
cool northerly breezes.

The main adjustments to the NBM starting point were centered on
the storm potential and timing today - favoring the CONShort. Did
also tamp down highs a bit today owing to the convection
anticipated to be more prevalent than the NBM's version.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Thursday)
Issued at 520 AM EDT FRI JUN 17 2022

The long term will start out with an amplified upper level pattern
across the CONUS and Canada. A trough will sit across the eastern
portion of Canada and the Northeast US and another across the west
coast of Canada and the US. In between the pair of troughs and large
ridge of high pressure will be centered over the Mid Mississippi
Valley and will extend northward into central Canada. At the surface,
an area of high pressure will be centered over the upper Great
Lakes. A breif period of more bearable temperatures will be
supported by northerly flow from the high pressure to the northwest
of the area. Highs Sunday will actually be a degree or two below
normal, topping out in the upper 70s to low 80s, a refreshing break
before temperatures skyrocket by the middle of the next work week.
Saturday night lows will fall into the low 50s with some of the
deeper valleys touching the upper 40s. Sunday night will be a bit
milder with lows in the upper 50s.

The pattern shifts to the east and will put eastern Kentucky more
squarely under the ridge of high pressure. The surface high shifts
to the southeast toward the Mid Atlantic and broadens across the
Ohio Valley and Southeast. This will push highs into the 90s for
several days next week, though dew points will be much lower which
will help keep heat indices at a more bearable level. Dew points
will stay in the low to upper 60s during the warmest days and will
produce heat indices in the mid to upper 90s whereas the previous
heat wave saw dew points in the mid to upper 70s and heat indices
well above 100. Global models show good agreement through the middle
of the week before having issues toward the weekend as the ridge
breaks down and precipitation chances become possible. Have taken
PoPs down below 15 where the NBM tried to throw in a slight chance
for thunderstorms Tuesday. The best chance for precip will be
Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon/evening as a cold front
approaches the area. Have decided to keep only slight chance PoPs
given the model spread and the longer lead time.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday morning)
ISSUED AT 745 AM EDT FRI JUN 17 2022

Although VFR conditions are expected to prevail through much of
the period there will be a significant exception. This aviation
concern will be the potential for thunderstorms with gusty winds
of at least 30 to 40 kts for time - mainly during the 16 to 20Z
window. Any location impacted by a storm could experience brief
MVFR or even IFR conditions from the strongest cells. Winds will
becoming southwest to west at near 10 kts after 13Z, before
becoming more northwesterly toward 18Z and after - diminishing to
around 5 kts late.

&&

.JKL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

UPDATE...HAS
SHORT TERM...GREIF
LONG TERM...BATZ
AVIATION...GREIF
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 17, 9:30 AM EST, 1 hour 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1030 AM EDT Fri Jun 17 2022

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-181730-
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-
Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-
Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-
Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville,
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna,
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee,
Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns,
Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro,
Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, West Liberty,
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright,
Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard,
Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run,
Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
1030 AM EDT Fri Jun 17 2022

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 383 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected today ahead of a cold front.
Some of the storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds
as the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Another heat wave appears increasingly likely starting Tuesday
and continuing for the remainder of next week. Record high
temperatures may be broken during that period, but lower humidity
levels should keep heat indices from peaking above 100.

Thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday night and again Thursday
afternoon and evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report thunderstorm wind damage today.

GEERTSON/HAS

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 17, 10:58 AM EST, 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
1158 AM EDT Fri Jun 17 2022

KYZ058-059-171630-
Estill KY-Powell KY-
1158 AM EDT Fri Jun 17 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Powell
and central Estill Counties through 1230 PM EDT...

At 1157 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sandhill, or near Irvine, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Irvine, North Irvine, South Irvine and Kimbrell around 1205 PM
  EDT.
  Ravenna, Cow Creek, Doe Creek and Spout Springs around 1210 PM
  EDT.
  Cottage Furnace, Hardwick, Willow Tree and Vaughns Mill around
  1215 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Pitts, Stanton,
Furnace, Knowlton, Fitchburg, Cobhill and Patsey.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 PM EDT for
southeastern and east central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3769 8378 3767 8381 3765 8408 3769 8410
      3774 8410 3775 8408 3777 8409 3778 8411
      3780 8408 3781 8409 3780 8411 3781 8412
      3787 8386
TIME...MOT...LOC 1557Z 258DEG 22KT 3773 8404

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

VORST
Special weather statement, Jun 17, 11:01 AM EST, 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
1201 PM EDT Fri Jun 17 2022

KYZ044-050>052-060-171630-
Rowan KY-Montgomery KY-Menifee KY-Bath KY-Fleming KY-
1201 PM EDT Fri Jun 17 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern
Montgomery, Bath, northwestern Menifee, south central Fleming and
western Rowan Counties through 1230 PM EDT...

At 1200 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Bethel to near Reynoldsville to Ewington.
Movement was east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Owingsville around 1205 PM EDT.
  Odessa, Peeled Oak, Kendall Springs, Bourbon Furnace, Pebble and
  Walkers Crossing around 1210 PM EDT.
  Crooks, Preston, Peasticks, Oakley, Craigs, Slate Valley and Hope
  around 1215 PM EDT.
  Marshall, Wyoming, Polksville and Grange City around 1220 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of these storms include Olympia Springs,
Olympia, Moore's Ferry, Salt Lick, Midland and Ringos Mills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 PM EDT for
east central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3828 8359 3812 8357 3798 8368 3807 8396
      3816 8390 3827 8388
TIME...MOT...LOC 1600Z 277DEG 23KT 3824 8384 3816 8382 3809 8387

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

VORST
Special weather statement, Jun 17, 11:13 AM EST, 10 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
1213 PM EDT Fri Jun 17 2022

KYZ068-069-079-080-083-171645-
Jackson KY-Wayne KY-Rockcastle KY-Laurel KY-Pulaski KY-
1213 PM EDT Fri Jun 17 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Wayne,
northwestern Laurel, Pulaski, southwestern Jackson and southern
Rockcastle Counties through 1245 PM EDT...

At 1212 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Bee Lick to near Parnell. Movement was east at
40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Spiro, Maretburg, Wabp, Bromo, Quail, Ottowa, Level Green,
  Willailla, Hansford and Bee Lick around 1220 PM EDT.
  Mount Vernon, Wellhope, Burr, Sand Springs and Pongo around 1225
  PM EDT.
  Sinks, Pine Hill, Withers, Donaro, Sand Hill, Betsey, Flat Rock,
  Dudley Station, Orlando and Luner around 1230 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of these storms include Delta, Horse
Lick, Gauley, Lamero, Jep Hill, Gregory, Denney, Camp Wildcat,
Kidder, Ritner, Eberle, Carico, Cruise, Templer, Parrot, Ardery,
Middlefork, Mershons, Victory, Tateville, Deese, Dabolt, Alpine and
Sloans Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 PM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3692 8496 3696 8494 3695 8490 3700 8484
      3705 8491 3712 8490 3736 8456 3733 8451
      3739 8448 3735 8399 3691 8449 3686 8459
      3685 8457 3684 8459 3683 8458 3677 8465
      3683 8506 3686 8506
TIME...MOT...LOC 1612Z 275DEG 43KT 3734 8450 3688 8499

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

GEERTSON

The radar

The Nashville radar (KOHX), 155 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 16:25 UTC.

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Event by event

119 thunderstorm wind, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When
June 17, 11:23 AM EST
Where
Wayne County, 0.65 mi WNW of Susie
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.775, -84.960

A large tree was blown down and onto utility lines along Old Susie Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When
June 17, 11:24 AM EST
Where
Pulaski County, 0.37 mi SW of Oak Hill
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.046, -84.634

Trees were blown down along Bourbon Road near Somerset.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When
June 17, 11:25 AM EST
Where
Wayne County, 0.37 mi S of Slat
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.795, -84.919

A large tree was blown down and onto KY-858 in the 1000 block near Susie.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fleming

When
June 17, 11:26 AM EST
Where
Fleming County, 1.57 mi W of Plummers Lndg
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.316, -83.579

A tree was blown down and onto Watson Road near Plummers Landing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fleming

When
June 17, 11:26 AM EST
Where
Fleming County, 1.05 mi S of Grange City
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.235, -83.668

A tree was blown down and onto McRoberts Lane near Grange City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When
June 17, 11:30 AM EST
Where
Montgomery County, 2.04 mi SE of Upper Spencer
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$200
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
38.013, -83.820

Large tree limbs were blown down at the intersection of Spring Meadows Drive and Town Branch Road near Oggs Station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When
June 17, 11:30 AM EST
Where
Montgomery County, 0.51 mi NW of Mt Sterling
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
38.056, -83.956

A tree was blown down and across the Kroger Bypass near Mount Sterling.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wolfe

When
June 17, 11:30 AM EST
Where
Wolfe County, 0.63 mi SSE of Rogers
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.741, -83.627

A tree was blown down on Tar Ridge Road near Rogers.

Thunderstorm Wind, Powell

When
June 17, 11:31 AM EST
Where
Powell County, 0.95 mi ENE of Clay City
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.873, -83.903

A tree was blown down on Beech Fork Road near Clay City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When
June 17, 11:31 AM EST
Where
Wayne County, 2.04 mi WSW of Monticello
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.818, -84.864

A tree was blown down and across KY-167 in the 700 block near Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When
June 17, 11:31 AM EST
Where
Wayne County, 1.16 mi N of Monticello
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.847, -84.827

Two large trees were blown down on KY-1275 N in the 600 block near Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When
June 17, 11:33 AM EST
Where
Pulaski County, 0.22 mi WSW of Pointer
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.128, -84.754

Trees were blown down along Hickory Nut Road in Pointer.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bath

When
June 17, 11:35 AM EST
Where
Bath County, 3.22 mi S of Sharpsburg
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$8,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
38.154, -83.922

A hay barn was blown over near the community of Stoops, just south of Sharpsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When
June 17, 11:35 AM EST
Where
Pulaski County, 0.85 mi SE of Shafter
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.011, -84.669

Trees were blown down along Slate Branch Road near Bronston.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When
June 17, 11:35 AM EST
Where
Pulaski County, 2.21 mi SE of Kingbee
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.130, -84.688

Trees were blown down along Hall Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bath

When
June 17, 11:38 AM EST
Where
Bath County, 0.19 mi NE of Salt Lick
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$6,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
38.122, -83.618

A tree was blown down and onto a vehicle at the Dollar General Store in Salt Lick.

Thunderstorm Wind, Powell

When
June 17, 11:41 AM EST
Where
Powell County, 1.72 mi NNW of Rosslyn
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.873, -83.831

A tree was blown down near 500 Hatchers Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Powell

When
June 17, 11:41 AM EST
Where
Powell County, 1.05 mi S of Westbend
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.905, -83.968

A tree was blown down near 9000 Winchester Road in Clay City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Powell

When
June 17, 11:41 AM EST
Where
Powell County, 0.11 mi NE of Stanton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.851, -83.869

The roof was blown off of an apartment complex in Stanton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wolfe

When
June 17, 11:41 AM EST
Where
Wolfe County, 0.32 mi NNE of Campton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$8,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.734, -83.548

A tree was blown down and onto a garage in Campton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When
June 17, 11:42 AM EST
Where
Pulaski County, 1.47 mi E of Mt Victory
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.028, -84.353

Trees were blown down and onto KY-192 near Rockcastle Spring.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wolfe

When
June 17, 11:44 AM EST
Where
Wolfe County, Campton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$7,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.730, -83.550

Numerous trees were blown down in and around Campton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bath

When
June 17, 11:44 AM EST
Where
Bath County, Salt Lick
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
38.120, -83.620

A tree was blown down and onto a mobile home in the Salt Lick community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Menifee

When
June 17, 11:44 AM EST
Where
Menifee County, Frenchburg
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Crop damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.950, -83.630

Numerous trees were blown down in and around Frenchburg and throughout the county. This led to some power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rowan

When
June 17, 11:45 AM EST
Where
Rowan County, 1.68 mi W of Cogswell
Measured
63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
38.101, -83.511

A thunderstorm wind gust of 72 mph was measured at a private weather station located at the Cave Run Lake marina.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laurel

When
June 17, 11:46 AM EST
Where
Laurel County, 3.01 mi SE of Bernstadt
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.118, -84.162

A tree was blown down and onto Adams Road west of London.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rowan

When
June 17, 11:47 AM EST
Where
Rowan County, 1.39 mi W of Morehead
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
38.178, -83.456

A tree was blown down and onto Old Flemingsburg Road in Morehead.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rowan

When
June 17, 11:48 AM EST
Where
Rowan County, 1.55 mi ESE of Triplett
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
38.294, -83.373

A tree was blown down and on Holly Fork Road just north of Morehead.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rowan

When
June 17, 11:48 AM EST
Where
Rowan County, 1 mi SE of Hilda
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
38.220, -83.487

Power lines were downed due to a broken power pole near Hilda.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laurel

When
June 17, 11:49 AM EST
Where
Laurel County, 3.28 mi WSW of Baldrock
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.959, -84.333

A tree was blown down and onto London Dock Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rowan

When
June 17, 11:51 AM EST
Where
Rowan County, 2.93 mi E of Triplett
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
38.299, -83.346

A large tree limb was blown down onto a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind, Elliott

When
June 17, 11:54 AM EST
Where
Elliott County, 0.49 mi NW of Spanglin
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.075, -83.237

Multiple trees were blown down along Devils Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
June 17, 11:56 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, Ezel
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.900, -83.450

Trees were blown down in Ezel including onto 2 mobile homes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Elliott

When
June 17, 11:57 AM EST
Where
Elliott County, 1.21 mi E of Spanglin
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.073, -83.208

Trees were blown down and onto power lines along KY-173, leading to a temporary road closure.

Thunderstorm Wind, Menifee

When
June 17, 11:57 AM EST
Where
Menifee County, Wellington
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.920, -83.520

Numerous trees were blown down in and around Wellington and throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, McCreary

When
June 17, 11:58 AM EST
Where
McCreary County, Pine Knot
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$8,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.650, -84.430

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county, including in the community of Pine Knot.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laurel

When
June 17, 12:00 PM EST
Where
Laurel County, 1.72 mi SE of Keavy
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.983, -84.147

A tree was blown down and onto KY-312 in southern Laurel County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Elliott

When
June 17, 12:01 PM EST
Where
Elliott County, 1.15 mi WSW of Dewdrop
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.147, -83.171

Elliott County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down along KY-32 N near the community of Stark.

Thunderstorm Wind, Elliott

When
June 17, 12:04 PM EST
Where
Elliott County, 0.67 mi S of Lucile
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.040, -83.129

Elliott County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down along KY-719.

Thunderstorm Wind, Elliott

When
June 17, 12:04 PM EST
Where
Elliott County, 0.8 mi SE of Stark
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.163, -83.118

Elliott County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down along KY-649.

Thunderstorm Wind, Elliott

When
June 17, 12:04 PM EST
Where
Elliott County, 0.56 mi S of Gimlet
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.212, -83.131

Elliott County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down along KY-504.

Thunderstorm Wind, Elliott

When
June 17, 12:04 PM EST
Where
Elliott County, 0.54 mi WSW of Fannin
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.067, -83.089

Elliott County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down along KY-32 S.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laurel

When
June 17, 12:04 PM EST
Where
Laurel County, 0.84 mi NNE of Lake
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.091, -83.894

A tree was blown down and onto Curry Road near the community of Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laurel

When
June 17, 12:05 PM EST
Where
Laurel County, 0.23 mi S of Hopewell
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.977, -84.100

A tree was blown down and onto North Stewart Road near North Corbin.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
June 17, 12:05 PM EST
Where
Morgan County, 0.56 mi E of Index
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
37.901, -83.270

A thunderstorm wind gust of 57 mph was recorded by the MESONET site near Index in Morgan County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laurel

When
June 17, 12:06 PM EST
Where
Laurel County, 1.08 mi NE of Dortha
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.990, -84.065

A tree was blown down and onto Horse Creek Road near Dorthae.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
June 17, 12:07 PM EST
Where
Morgan County, 1.78 mi WSW of Adele
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.760, -83.330

A tree was blown down and onto the Mountain Parkway near Adele.

Thunderstorm Wind, Elliott

When
June 17, 12:08 PM EST
Where
Elliott County, 0.58 mi WNW of Fielden
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.104, -82.959

Elliott County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down along KY-486.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clay

When
June 17, 12:09 PM EST
Where
Clay County, 0.71 mi SSW of Pigeonroost
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.111, -83.807

Trees were blown down in the Horse Creek Community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Magoffin

When
June 17, 12:11 PM EST
Where
Magoffin County, 0.57 mi SW of Bethanna
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.775, -83.188

Trees were blown down in the Grape Creek area of Magoffin County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Magoffin

When
June 17, 12:12 PM EST
Where
Magoffin County, 2.71 mi SW of Foraker
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.641, -83.163

A tree was blown down on Highway 30 near the Magoffin and Breathitt county line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
June 17, 12:12 PM EST
Where
Morgan County, West Liberty
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
37.920, -83.270

Trees were blown down in and around West Liberty and elsewhere throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Magoffin

When
June 17, 12:13 PM EST
Where
Magoffin County, 0.2 mi SW of Bloomington
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.818, -83.133

Trees were blown down in the community of Bloomington.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
June 17, 12:14 PM EST
Where
Morgan County, 0.42 mi S of Moon
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$100
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.974, -83.049

Large tree limbs were blown down along KY-172 near the community of Moon in eastern Morgan County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knox

When
June 17, 12:14 PM EST
Where
Knox County, 0.23 mi NE of Siler
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.932, -84.047

Knox County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down and onto power lines along Siler Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breathitt

When
June 17, 12:16 PM EST
Where
Breathitt County, 1.11 mi SSE of Rousseau
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.585, -83.222

A large tree limb was blown down and onto Highway 30 near Rousseau.

Thunderstorm Wind, Magoffin

When
June 17, 12:16 PM EST
Where
Magoffin County, Salyersville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.750, -83.070

Trees were blown down within the town of Salyersville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breathitt

When
June 17, 12:18 PM EST
Where
Breathitt County, 1.27 mi ENE of Stevenson
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.584, -83.247

A tree was blown down onto Highway 30 west of Rousseau.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breathitt

When
June 17, 12:18 PM EST
Where
Breathitt County, 0.75 mi SSW of Noctor
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.560, -83.336

A tree was blown down and across Highway 30 east of Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clay

When
June 17, 12:20 PM EST
Where
Clay County, Gooserock
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.080, -83.680

Trees and large limbs were blown down in the community of Goose Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind, Magoffin

When
June 17, 12:21 PM EST
Where
Magoffin County, Falcon
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.780, -83.000

Trees were blown down in the Falcon Community of Magoffin County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Magoffin

When
June 17, 12:21 PM EST
Where
Magoffin County, 0.13 mi WNW of Sublett
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.681, -83.032

Trees were blown down near KY-7 in the Royalton community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When
June 17, 12:22 PM EST
Where
Johnson County, 0.66 mi E of Elna
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.920, -82.958

A tree was blown down onto power lines, causing the tree to then catch on fire. The incident occurred in the Redbush and Elna vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When
June 17, 12:24 PM EST
Where
Johnson County, Flatgap
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.930, -82.880

Trees and large limbs were reported to have been blown down in the Flat Gap community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Magoffin

When
June 17, 12:25 PM EST
Where
Magoffin County, 1.03 mi SE of Ivyton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$200
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.708, -82.969

Large tree limbs were blown down along KY-114 (Mountain Parkway) near Ivyton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When
June 17, 12:28 PM EST
Where
Floyd County, 1.77 mi NNW of Brainard
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
37.693, -82.914

Power lines were blown down near Brainard.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When
June 17, 12:29 PM EST
Where
Floyd County, 0.38 mi S of Brainard
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.665, -82.900

Utility poles were snapped, and trees and large limbs were blown down, in addition to downed powerlines on Adams Cemetery Road and along KY-114 near the community of Brainard.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When
June 17, 12:30 PM EST
Where
Johnson County, 0.75 mi SW of Paintsville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.811, -82.808

Several trees were blown down in the town of Paintsville according to pictures on social media.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clay

When
June 17, 12:30 PM EST
Where
Clay County, 0.73 mi WSW of Big Creek
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.168, -83.583

Trees and limbs were blown down in the Big Creek Community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When
June 17, 12:30 PM EST
Where
Johnson County, 0.4 mi SW of Hagerhill
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.776, -82.805

Trees and limbs were blown down near the Hagerhill community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When
June 17, 12:30 PM EST
Where
Johnson County, Nippa
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.870, -82.780

Trees were blown down in the Wittensville and Nippa communities.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When
June 17, 12:31 PM EST
Where
Floyd County, 0.85 mi W of Brainard
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
37.671, -82.915

Numerous trees and limbs were blown down in the Middle Creek Fire District near Dotson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When
June 17, 12:32 PM EST
Where
Johnson County, 0.24 mi ENE of Thelma
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.821, -82.766

Trees and power lines were blown down in and near the community of Thelma.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knox

When
June 17, 12:32 PM EST
Where
Knox County, 0.72 mi ESE of Mills
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.917, -83.618

Knox County dispatch reported that trees and had been blown down and onto power lines in the Alex Creek area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knox

When
June 17, 12:32 PM EST
Where
Knox County, Flat Lick
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.830, -83.770

Knox County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down and onto power lines in and near the community of Flat Lick.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When
June 17, 12:32 PM EST
Where
Johnson County, 0.33 mi SSE of Tutor Key
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.845, -82.769

Trees and power lines were blown down in and near the community of Tutor Key.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When
June 17, 12:33 PM EST
Where
Floyd County, 1.53 mi ESE of Bonanza
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.691, -82.844

Numerous trees were down along Abbott Creek Road (KY-1427) near the community of Bonanza.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When
June 17, 12:33 PM EST
Where
Johnson County, West Van Lear
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.780, -82.780

A tree was blown down and onto a home in the West Van Lear community, in addition to large tree limbs being blow down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When
June 17, 12:34 PM EST
Where
Floyd County, 1.96 mi SW of West Prestonsburg
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$100
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.654, -82.830

A large tree limb was blown down and onto Woodland Hills Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When
June 17, 12:34 PM EST
Where
Floyd County, 0.06 mi SE of Auxier
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
37.729, -82.769

Several trees and limbs were blown down in the Auxier community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When
June 17, 12:34 PM EST
Where
Floyd County, 0.46 mi ENE of Goodloe
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
37.604, -82.863

Several trees and large limbs were blown down along KY-850 and KY-404 in the David vicinity and elsewhere in the David Fire Dept District.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bell

When
June 17, 12:36 PM EST
Where
Bell County, Pineville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.770, -83.680

Bell County dispatch reported three instances of trees blown down and onto power lines in the city of Pineville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When
June 17, 12:37 PM EST
Where
Floyd County, 0.28 mi ENE of Prestonsburg
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Crop damage
$4,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.672, -82.775

A large tree was uprooted and blown over near the corner of Scott Lane and Dingus Street. Numerous other trees were blow down in the city of Prestonsburg including one that was blown down and onto a mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bell

When
June 17, 12:37 PM EST
Where
Bell County, 0.56 mi NNW of Beverly
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.937, -83.535

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Highways 66 and 2011. Power outages were reported across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Magoffin

When
June 17, 12:38 PM EST
Where
Magoffin County, 1.38 mi S of Gunlock
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.530, -82.927

A tree was blown down along Straight Fork Road.

Lightning, Floyd

When
June 17, 12:38 PM EST
Where
Floyd County, 0.65 mi ESE of Dotson
Injuries
1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$60,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
37.647, -82.859

A lightning strike caused a structure fire at a residence on Jack Arnett Branch, leading to an injury to an occupant of the home.

Thunderstorm Wind, Martin

When
June 17, 12:39 PM EST
Where
Martin County, 0.2 mi ESE of Tomahawk
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.869, -82.597

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the Tomahawk community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bell

When
June 17, 12:40 PM EST
Where
Bell County, 0.72 mi NNW of Kettle Is
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.789, -83.606

Bell County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down in the community of Kettle Island.

Thunderstorm Wind, Martin

When
June 17, 12:40 PM EST
Where
Martin County, Inez
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Crop damage
$10,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.870, -82.530

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across all of Martin County. Inez was particularly hard hit, with trees and power lines blown down across the city, including at the following locations: Main Street, Route 908 and Turkey Creek Road, New Route 3, Route 645, Old Middlefork Road, Wickerfield Road, Buffalo Horn Road, Rockcastle Road, and Little Rockcastle Road. A tree fell onto and severely damaged a trailer at the Robinson Trailer Park in Inez. A man became trapped in his home in due to downed power lines surrounding the residence, and was still trapped as of that evening. All of the storm damage occurred roughly between 140 pm and 215 pm EDT. However, as of 6:30 pm EDT, power was still out across most of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bell

When
June 17, 12:41 PM EST
Where
Bell County, 0.62 mi E of East Pineville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.729, -83.659

Bell County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down onto Old Bell High Road in Pineville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Martin

When
June 17, 12:41 PM EST
Where
Martin County, Inez
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.870, -82.530

Trees and limbs were blown down in downtown Inez according to social media reports. This is likely a repeat of information sent out with the 1:40pm EDT report for Inez.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leslie

When
June 17, 12:44 PM EST
Where
Leslie County, 0.66 mi WNW of Helton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.954, -83.391

Trees and a power line were blown down in the community of Helton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Martin

When
June 17, 12:48 PM EST
Where
Martin County, 0.19 mi SSW of Lovely
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.828, -82.401

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along Riverfront Road in the community of Lovely.

Thunderstorm Wind, Martin

When
June 17, 12:48 PM EST
Where
Martin County, 0.02 mi SE of Warfield
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.850, -82.420

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along Hode Road in the community of Warfield.

Thunderstorm Wind, Martin

When
June 17, 12:50 PM EST
Where
Martin County, 1.62 mi ENE of Threeforks
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.782, -82.444

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along Pigeon Roost Road near the community of Pilgrim.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 12:50 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.72 mi WSW of Meta
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.565, -82.442

Three trees were blown down in the Lower Johns Creek area of Pike County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Martin

When
June 17, 12:50 PM EST
Where
Martin County, 1.11 mi NNW of Pilgrim
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.814, -82.430

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along Peter Cave Road near the community of Pilgrim.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knott

When
June 17, 12:52 PM EST
Where
Knott County, 0.78 mi SW of Soft Shell
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.392, -82.960

A tree was blown down and onto KY Highway 80 near Yellow Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knott

When
June 17, 12:54 PM EST
Where
Knott County, 2.06 mi E of Soft Shell
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.401, -82.912

A tree was down and onto KY 1087 near the communities of Soft Shell and Mousie.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harlan

When
June 17, 12:55 PM EST
Where
Harlan County, 0.34 mi SSW of Harlan
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$6,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.846, -83.323

Radio operators received numerous reports of wind damage including damaged signs, shingles removed from roofs, large tree limbs down, and debris in the road in downtown Harlan in the area of Main and Clover Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 12:56 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 2.7 mi E of Ligon
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$200
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.370, -82.631

Multiple 6-8 inch diameter tree limbs were blown down on Newsome Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 12:56 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 1.03 mi ESE of Hatfield
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.727, -82.352

Trees and limbs were blown down onto KY-468 in the Hatfield community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harlan

When
June 17, 12:58 PM EST
Where
Harlan County, 0.59 mi N of Brookside
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.858, -83.250

Trees were blown down and roofing material was removed from a structure in the Brookside community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knott

When
June 17, 1:00 PM EST
Where
Knott County, 0.83 mi WSW of Ivis
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.315, -82.944

Trees were blown down near the Holly Hills shopping center near the community of Brinkley.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 1:02 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.77 mi E of Sidney
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.622, -82.356

Trees were blown down in the Sidney area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harlan

When
June 17, 1:02 PM EST
Where
Harlan County, 0.48 mi SSE of Evarts
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.864, -83.197

Trees and limbs were blown down in and around the community of Evarts.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 1:03 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.97 mi W of Atlex
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.650, -82.268

Straight line winds leveled an outbuilding to the south of US 119 at a Double Kwik gas station, and a large portion of a billboard on the north side of US 119 across from the gas station was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 1:04 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.59 mi NNE of Atlex
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.658, -82.248

A tree was blown down and through a mobile home in the Aflex community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 1:06 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 1.01 mi NW of Garden Vlg
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$3,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.432, -82.481

Numerous trees and limbs were blown down on KY-1460 between the Pikeville city limits and the Chloe community, at the intersection of KY-1460 and US-460.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 1:06 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.22 mi NE of Belfry
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.623, -82.268

Straight line winds blew the metal roof off of an auto sales building in Belfry.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knott

When
June 17, 1:07 PM EST
Where
Knott County, 0.64 mi NNE of Spider
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.259, -82.918

A tree was blown down and onto KY-582 near the community of Spider.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 1:08 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.02 mi SSE of Burnwell
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.630, -82.220

Trees and limbs were blown down in the Burnwell community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 1:08 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.34 mi ENE of Hardy
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.621, -82.244

Trees were blown down along KY-319 in and near the community of Hardy.

Thunderstorm Wind, Letcher

When
June 17, 1:10 PM EST
Where
Letcher County, 0.77 mi N of Deane
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.241, -82.773

A tree was blown down on KY-7 near the community of Deane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 1:10 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 1.6 mi SW of Penny
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.355, -82.592

Trees were blown down on KY-122 between mile markers 5 and 6 near the community of Virgie.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harlan

When
June 17, 1:10 PM EST
Where
Harlan County, 0.47 mi ENE of Cumberland
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.973, -82.972

Several trees and limbs were blown down in the eastern portion of Harlan county in the Cumberland vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 1:12 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.46 mi NE of Greasy Creek
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.384, -82.474

Trees were blown down along Greasy Creek Road near the community of Greasy Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 1:15 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.44 mi ESE of Marrowbone
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.368, -82.412

Trees were blown down along US-460 between mile markers 9 and 10 (near intersection with KY-195).

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
June 17, 1:19 PM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.62 mi SSE of Belcher
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$2,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.342, -82.374

Trees and limbs were blown down along US-460 in the community of Belcher.

Thunderstorm Wind, Letcher

When
June 17, 1:22 PM EST
Where
Letcher County, 1.01 mi NW of Neon
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.191, -82.711

A tree was blown down in the Fleming-Neon community.

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.
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: 1029538, 1029539, 1029540, 1029541, 1029543, 1029544, 1029545, 1029546, 1029547, 1029548, 1029549, 1029550, 1029551, 1029552, 1029553, 1029554, 1029833, 1029835, 1029838, 1029840, 1029843, 1029844, 1029846, 1029848, 1029851, 1029852, 1029864, 1029868, 1029869, 1029870, 1029872, 1029874, 1029880, 1029882, 1029954, 1029956, 1029959, 1029960, 1029961, 1029962, and more.