Thunderstorm Wind in Meade County, Kentucky

The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey of a severe thunderstorm that caused damage along US Highway 60 (Owensboro Highway). Damage was first observed along Hogwallow Lane where tractor trailers were blown over along the roadway. Snapped and uprooted tree damage was observed at several homes headed eastward along US Highway 60. The most extensive damage was observed along|Tiptop road, where a camper was blown over along with extensive tree damage. A garage outbuilding also had several panels blown off in the northeast direction. Tree damage was also observed along Robbins Drive and Finch Court, including complete |destruction of several car ports. All damage was in the northeasterly direction and appeared to become more widespread toward the end of the damage path, which is more indicative of straight line wind damage. Estimated max wind speeds along the |path from damage ranged between 80 mph and 100 mph.

Entering into Meade County, the emergency manager noted a tree came down across the road, pulling a power line down with it, along Vowels Pl. Additional tree damage was |noted along Rolling Hills Road and then further extensive damage to a farm along Fort Ave. This is the approximate end point of stronger wind damage. KLVX velocity data showed a quick weakening trend in those stronger velocities even at higher tilts. The winds likely remained stronger downstream of the damage but did not cause as widespread of damage.

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