Shelby storm history

A 44-year old main died Monday, June 15th after being struck by lightning at his workplace on Wednesday, June 10th. The man was standing outside waiting to be picked up from work when his coworkers heard a very loud boom and looked out to find him laying on the ground beneath the…

A 10 year old boy was killed when struck by a falling tree limb while mowing the lawn. Two other injuries were reported in Shelby county when a car fell on a father and daughter sitting in a car.

Heavy snow of 4 inches fell in portions of Shelby County.

The Shelby County Kentucky Mesonet stations reported lows between 30-32 degrees. CWOP stations reported lows of 28-29 degrees.

Water was over the roadway at the intersection of Washington Street and 9th Street in Shelbyville.

A tree was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds on Bob Rogers Road.

Multiple large branches were blown down and power lines were snapped by strong thunderstorm winds along Figgs Store Road.

Water was flowing over Lucas Road near Drane Lane.

Water was flowing over Eminence Pike near Drane Lane.

A shed collapsed and was thrown about a quarter of a mile near the 8200 block of Dover Road.

Heavy snow accumulation of 6 to 8 inches occurred in Shelby County, in addition to around 0.20 inches of ice accumulation.

Scattered tree damage due to high winds was observed across Shelby County, with some downed trees blocking roads. Over one thousand customers lost power across the county. Kentucky Mesonet site CROP had a peak wind gust of 53 mph.

Trees down on Hickory Ridge Road between Ditto Road and Kings Highway in Waddy.

Multiple trees were downed by strong winds in a yard off of U.S. Route 60 and Scott Station Road.

There were numerous trees knocked down along Hannah Road. The most concentrated damage was in the 1000 block of Hannah Road.

Site WADD measured an 83 mph wind gust.

Numerous roads across Shelby County were closed due to high water from heavy rains, including several roads between Shelbyville and Simpsonville.

Quarter sized hail was observed near Finchville.

Quarter sized hail reported near Peytona.

Trees fell down.

A tree fell near Hempridge Church Road.

A tree fell at the intersection of Aiken Road and Long Run Road.

Kentucky Mesonet site FCHV observed a 65 mph wind gust.

Kentucky Mesonet site CROP measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chil…

Quarter sized hail was observed in the Peytona community in eastern Shelby County.

A home was swept off of its foundation at 7701 Hatton Road along the Dutch Fork, resulting in the rescue of two individuals in that home. Seven other homes received damage along the Dutch Fork, including along Quisenberry Lane.

Power poles were blown down at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Plainview Avenue.

Trees were down at the intersection of Harley-Thompson Road and Benson Pike.

Trees were down at the intersection of Benson Pike and Elmburg Road.

Trees were down on Back Creek Road.

Trees were in the power lines on Buck Creek Road.

There were trees in the power lines on Todds Point Road.

Trees were down on Fox Run Road.

Trees were down at Cropper Road and Eminence Pike.

Hail between quarter and golf ball size was observed near the Graefenburg community.

Half dollar-sized hail was observed in Graefenburg.

Ping pong ball-sized hail was observed in the Chestnut Grove community in northern Shelby County.

Golf ball-sized hail was observed in the Cropper community in northern Shelby County. Hail caused minor damage to vehicles.