Thunderstorm Wind — Ballard, Kentucky

2025-07-12 · near Slater, Ballard, Kentucky

Event narrative

Delayed reports. Tree damage, up to and including the uprooting of multiple trees, occurred to the south and southeast of La Center. Affected roads included Albert Hook Rd and Ceredo Rd. One residence on Albert Hook Rd had some damage to a pool and outdoor furniture.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving cold frontal boundary entered into the Quad State on the 12th. Showers and thunderstorms formed on the south side of the front and moved eastward through the region during the afternoon and early evening hours. Mid-afternoon storms blew over an awning at a shopping center in Owensboro, while late afternoon storms produced a line of straight-line wind damage in Ballard County. MLCAPE was around 2000J/kg, DCAPE was 1000J/kg, and effective bulk shear was 20kts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294763. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.