South Central KY Storm Intercept Team

06/23/2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Quiet weather is expected for today and tonight across the region.

* Shower and storm chances (50-80%) return by late Thursday, and
linger through at least Saturday. Any training storms could result
in localized flooding, especially Thursday night and Friday.

* Summerlike heat and humidity is forecast to return next work week.
There is a 50-70% chance heat indices surpass 100 degrees by
Tuesday.

06/23/2026

NWS JACKSON-EASTERN KY

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky.
DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Thunderstorms are possible, at times, from Thursday through Sunday.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

06/23/2026

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Louisville, KY
1000 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 /900 AM CDT Tue Jun 23 2026/
..NWS Damage Survey for 6/18/2026 Straight-Line Wind Event..
Jefferson County, KY near Hollow Creek...

Peak Wind: 75-80 mph
Path Length /statute/: 1.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: Thursday 6/18/2026
Start Time: 5:01 AM EDT
Start Location: 1.5 Miles WNW Hollow Creek
Start Lat/Lon: 38.158/-85.650

End Date: Thursday 6/18/2026
End Time: 5:02 AM EDT
End Location: .25 Miles SW Hollow Creek
End Lat/Lon: 38.151/-85.629

Survey Summary:

An NWS Storm Survey determined that a swath of straight line wind
damage occurred on the morning of June 18th. Most of the damage
occurred near the intersection of Poplar Level Road and Fern
Valley Road where a warehouse building roof was partially
collapsed, a small building lost some roofing material, and a tree
was downed. The collapsed roof was pancaked downward with no
debris lifted or thrown downstream. In addition, some insulation
from the roof collapse was laying on the north side of the
building, but not scattered downwind. The orientation of the tree
damage was NW to SE, and consistent with TDWR velocity data
showing a wind surge from WNW to ESE. Severe level wind gusts were
measured with this velocity surge upstream of the damage as well.

Sporadic tree damage also occurred to the ESE of the initial
damage point along Fegenbush Lane. Damage stopped just north of
Luhr Elementary School after a 1.25 mile swath of sporadic damage.

There had been a supercell thunderstorm that passed through the
area about 15 minutes prior, however the TSDF TDWR noted no low
level rotational couplet with the radar beam at 200-300 feet AGL.
Some mid level rotation was noted off of LVX, but at a higher
overall height. Both radar data and damage patterns, as well as an
eyewitness account just after 5 AM all pointed more toward the
second straight line wind signature as the culprit.

A second area of damage was also surveyed in Fern Creek along
Volney Ct. Here, a large branch from a healthy large tree fell
into the corner bedroom of a home. Luckily, occupants inside
where shaken, but not injured. It was determined that this damage
occurred just before Midnight, well before any thunderstorms
arrived. This damage was attributed to non-thunderstorm gradient
winds. Nearby observations at from the KLOU ASOS at Bowman Field
did measure a 44 MPH gust around the time the residents said the
damage occurred.

06/23/2026

NWS PADUCAH-WESTERN KY

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.
DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Thunderstorm chances exist daily Wednesday night through
Saturday. The best chances will be Thursday through Friday night.
Some heavy rain and flooding issues will be possible, mainly over
southern Illinois. At this time, severe storms are not expected.

Heat indices will climb just above 100 degrees Sunday afternoon
and could go higher early next week.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

06/23/2026

Good Tuesday Morning Kentucky!

June 23rd, 2026

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Louisville, KY
713 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 /613 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026/
..NWS Damage Survey for 6/21/26 Tornado Event...
Breckinridge County, KY Near Clifton Mills...

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph
Path Length /statute/: 1.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 70 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 06/21/2026
Start Time: 11:14 PM CDT
Start Location: 1 N Clifton Mills / Breckinridge County / KY
Start Lat/Lon: 37.8848 / -86.3822

End Date: 06/21/2026
End Time: 11:17 PM CDT
End Location: 1 WSW Webster / Breckinridge County / KY
End Lat/Lon: 37.8814 / -86.3618

Survey Summary:
A brief, but fairly intense tornado started along Parr Road. The
tornado intensified quickly as it approahced a large worshop and
dwelling space near County Road 2780. The tornado destroyed the
shed, completely removing its roof and most walls, and snapped
trees near it at the base, before lifting quickly as it moved
east.

NWS Louisville would like to thank Breckinridge County Emergency
Management for their help in identifying the damage, and taking us
to the hardest hit places within the county.

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

06/23/2026

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Paducah, KY
1028 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026 /1128 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026/
..Update #1 to NWS Damage Surveys for 6/21/2026 Tornadoes...

Tornado #4 - Gibson County, IN
Fort Branch, IN...

Rating: EF2
Estimated Peak Wind: 115 mph
Path Length /statute/: 11.52 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 06/21/2026
Start Time: 07:02 PM CDT
Start Location: 2 N Cynthiana / Gibson County / IN
Start Lat/Lon: 38.2231 / -87.7003

End Date: 06/21/2026
End Time: 07:25 PM CDT
End Location: 4 WSW Francisco / Gibson County / IN
End Lat/Lon: 38.3056 / -87.5201

Survey Summary:
An EF-2 tornado touched down about 2.5 miles north of Cynthiana
near Hwy 65. It travelled northeast before eventually crossing
Hwy 41, passing by to the northwest of Fort Branch. It lifted
just north of County Road 350 S about 5 miles northeast of Fort
Branch. There were 9 large wooden transmission poles that were
snapped along Hwy 65 near the start of the track. One home
suffered significant roof damage along with several others with
minor damage. A church experienced complete roof loss. There were
also dozens of trees that were uprooted or had trunks snapped.
Thank you to Gibson County EMA for their assistance with this
survey.

Tornado #5 - Warrick County, IN
Chandler, IN #1...

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.51 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 06/21/2026
Start Time: 07:37 PM CDT
Start Location: 2 WNW Chandler / Warrick County / IN
Start Lat/Lon: 38.057 / -87.3954

End Date: 06/21/2026
End Time: 07:38 PM CDT
End Location: 1 NW Chandler / Warrick County / IN
End Lat/Lon: 38.0595 / -87.3867

Survey Summary:
A brief EF-1 tornado touched down approximately 2 miles northwest
of Chandler crossing Tow Path Road. An outbuilding experienced
partial roof loss. Dozens of trees experienced snapped trunks
along with several others that were uprooted. Thank you to
Vanderburgh and Warrick County EMAs for their assistance and
drone footage for this survey.

Tornado #6 - Gibson County, IN
Mackey, IN...

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length /statute/: 1.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 25 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 06/21/2026
Start Time: 07:38 PM CDT
Start Location: Mackey / Gibson County / IN
Start Lat/Lon: 38.2523 / -87.3834

End Date: 06/21/2026
End Time: 07:41 PM CDT
End Location: 2 ENE Mackey / Gibson County / IN
End Lat/Lon: 38.253 / -87.3555

Survey Summary:
An EF-1 tornado touched down 0.5 miles east of Mackey and
travelled along County road 700 S. One mobile home suffered
partial roof damage along with an outbuilding that collapsed.
Some tree damage occurred along with extensive damage to corn in
one of the fields. The tornado lifted 2 miles east of Mackey.
Thank you to Gibson County EMA for their assistance with this
survey.

Tornado #7 - Warrick County, IN
Chandler, IN #2...

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph
Path Length /statute/: 2.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 06/21/2026
Start Time: 07:39 PM CDT
Start Location: 1 WNW Chandler / Warrick County / IN
Start Lat/Lon: 38.05 / -87.3885

End Date: 06/21/2026
End Time: 07:46 PM CDT
End Location: 2 NNE Chandler / Warrick County / IN
End Lat/Lon: 38.0632 / -87.348

Survey Summary:
An EF-1 tornado touched down about 1 mile northwest of Chandler
and carved a path along the north fringes of town before lifting
about 2 miles northeast of town. Several power poles were broken
and dozens of trees experienced snapped trunks. At least one home
experienced some shingle damage. There was also widespread corn
crop blown down in one field. Thank you to Vanderburgh and
Warrick County EMAs for their assistance and drone footage of
this survey.

Tornado #8 - Warrick County, IN
Lynnville, IN #1...

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.96 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 0 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 06/21/2026
Start Time: 07:47 PM CDT
Start Location: 2 NE Lynnville / Warrick County / IN
Start Lat/Lon: 38.2251 / -87.2866

End Date: 06/21/2026
End Time: 07:50 PM CDT
End Location: 2 S Spurgeon / Warrick County / IN
End Lat/Lon: 38.2269 / -87.2693

Survey Summary:
An EF-1 tornado touched down 2 miles north of Lynnville, crossed
Spurgeon Road, and lifted 2.5 miles northeast of Lynville along
Gore Road. Several power poles were leaning and a few trees
experienced some broken large branches. Thank you to Warrick
County EMA for their assistance with this survey.

Tornado #9 - Warrick County, IN
Lynnville, IN #2...

Rating: EF0
Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.35 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 0 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 06/21/2026
Start Time: 07:52 PM CDT
Start Location: 2 SSE Spurgeon / Warrick County / IN
Start Lat/Lon: 38.2196 / -87.2525

End Date: 06/21/2026
End Time: 07:53 PM CDT
End Location: 2 SSE Spurgeon / Warrick County / IN
End Lat/Lon: 38.2203 / -87.2463

Survey Summary:
A brief EF-0 tornado touched down 3 miles northeast of Lynnville
along Clutter Road. The only damage that was observed was some
tree damage including a few that were uprooted. Thank you to
Warrick County EMA for their assistance with this survey.

Tornado #10 - Warrick County, IN
Selvin, IN...

Rating: EF0
Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.98 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 25 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 06/21/2026
Start Time: 07:57 PM CDT
Start Location: 5 ESE Spurgeon / Warrick County / IN
Start Lat/Lon: 38.2059 / -87.1811

End Date: 06/21/2026
End Time: 07:59 PM CDT
End Location: 6 ESE Spurgeon / Warrick County / IN
End Lat/Lon: 38.2043 / -87.1634

Survey Summary:
An EF-0 tornado touched down along Hwy 68 about 4 miles west of
Selvin and continued east before lifting about 3 miles west of
Selvin. Several trees were uprooted along its path. Thank you to
Warrick County EMA for their assistance with this survey.

Tornado #11 - Spencer County, IN
Dale, IN...

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 125 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 06/21/2026
Start Time: 08:15 PM CDT
Start Location: 1 NW Dale / Spencer County / IN
Start Lat/Lon: 38.1819 / -87.0069

End Date: 06/21/2026
End Time: 08:16 PM CDT
End Location: 1 NW Dale / Spencer County / IN
End Lat/Lon: 38.1806 / -87.0017

Survey Summary:
A brief EF-1 tornado touched down about 1 mile northwest of Dale.
Drone footage showed extensive crop damage in a convergent
pattern. Several turkey barns suffered roof damage. One home
suffered some shingle damage. There was also a few trees
uprooted. Thank you to the Spencer County EMA for their
assistance and drone footage of this survey.

Tornado #12 - Warrick County, IN
Newburgh, IN...

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph
Path Length /statute/: 2.95 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 2

Start Date: 06/21/2026
Start Time: 09:15 PM CDT
Start Location: 3 NW Newburgh / Warrick County / IN
Start Lat/Lon: 37.9792 / -87.4461

End Date: 06/21/2026
End Time: 09:20 PM CDT
End Location: 2 N Newburgh / Warrick County / IN
End Lat/Lon: 37.9769 / -87.3928

Survey Summary:
An EF-1 tornado touched down 3 miles northwest of Newburgh just
north of Deaconess Gateway Hospital. It travelled east just north
of Hwy 66 before lifting near the intersection of Hwy 261. The
roof of a dentist office was blown off and thrown into an
assisted living complex causing the front wall of some units to
cave in. Many apartment buildings experienced roof and fascia
damage along with some siding loss. A few light poles and at
least one fast food sign were damaged. Several sections of
roofing and HVAC were removed from Ruler Foods Store. Two people
experienced injuries when they were hit by flying debris. Thank
you to the Vanderburgh and Warrick County EMAs for their
assistance and drone footage of this survey.

Tornado #13 - Spencer County, IN
Grandview, IN...

Rating: EF0
Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.49 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 25 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 06/21/2026
Start Time: 10:03 PM CDT
Start Location: Grandview / Spencer County / IN
Start Lat/Lon: 37.9374 / -86.9913

End Date: 06/21/2026
End Time: 10:04 PM CDT
End Location: Grandview / Spencer County / IN
End Lat/Lon: 37.9374 / -86.9823

Survey Summary:
A brief EF-0 tornado touched down in the town of Grandview
travelling east along 8th Street before lifting just west of Hwy
66. At least one home suffered some shingle damage and a few
trees were uprooted or had large branches broken. Thank you to
Spencer County EMA for their assistance with this survey.

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

06/22/2026

Mesoscale Precipitation Discussion 0500
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
447 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

Areas affected...Central Appalachians

Concerning...Heavy rainfall...Flash flooding possible

Valid 222047Z - 230200Z

Summary...Thunderstorms blossoming ahead of a cold front will
expand from the Ohio Valley through the Central Appalachians this
afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates of 2"/hr are likely, which
could produce 1-3" of rain and instances of flash flooding.

Discussion...The regional radar mosaic this aftn shows rapidly
expanding coverage of thunderstorms along and ahead of a cold
front from southern OH through eastern KY and into parts of WV/VA.
These thunderstorms are developing within a broadening warm sector
as a warm front lifts north through PA, and thermodynamics within
this region are impressive with PWs measured by GPS of 1.7 to 1.9
inches overlapped with MLCAPE of 1000-1500 J/kg. Broad SW flow
ahead of the cold front is helping to draw even more robust
moisture/instability northeastward into the region as well, so
although convection is already widespread, additional development
with intensification is expected, and is likely underway as
reflected by an increase in elevated LightningCast probabilities.

The high-res CAMs are in good agreement that convection will
become widespread through this evening as ascent maximizes within
the destabilizing warm sector. Low-level convergence and upper
diffluence combined will help create deep layer lift, resulting in
rainfall rates for which both the HREF and REFS indicate have a
15-25% chance of exceeding 2"/hr. While 0-6km mean winds are
expected to remain progressive to the northeast at 30-40 kts,
increasing bulk shear around 35 kts will help organize cells into
clusters, which will allow for at least short-term training.
Additionally, mean wind aligning to the front as it drops
southeast will also support some enhanced training along this
boundary. Where training/repeating is most pronounced, rainfall
could reach 3" (10-20% chance).

7-day rainfall across this area has been generally below normal,
but some locations have picked up more than 150% of normal
rainfall during the last week. This has resulted in some
compromised FFG to as low as 1.5"/3hrs, especially west of the
Blue Ridge. Although HREF 3-hr FFG exceedance probabilities are
modest at 10-20%, the generally vulnerable terrain across this
area combined with locally lower FFG suggests scattered instances
of flash flooding are possible until the cold front crosses
through the region by tonight.