Thunderstorm Wind in Trimble County, Kentucky

A NWS Storm Survey found an intermittent swath of straight line winds occurred from just east of Wises Landing in Trimble County east to the intersection of US 421 and Highway 316. There were two areas of more intense damage where 70-80 mph winds occurred. The first was along Gills Ridge Road where 2 large barns sustained serious roof damage and were shifted slightly. The second was along Smith Lane where several outbuildings were completely destroyed, and debris was scattered 200 to 250 yards downwind. Several homes sustained shingle and siding damage. Numerous large trees were also snapped and uprooted. Damage in this area was consistent with wind speeds between 65 and 80 mph.

The combination of a moist and unseasonably warm air mass and an approaching low pressure system and cold front brought multiple rounds of severe weather to central Kentucky during the early morning hours on March 1. In the end, there were 4 tornadoes across central Kentucky. In addition to the tornadoes, there were several areas of intense straight-line winds estimated up to 100 mph in places. The impacts included numerous areas of structural damage and downed trees. The widespread rain also brought several rivers into minor flood.