Update, 11:10 p.m.: A Flood Advisory has been issued for Christian County until 1:30 a.m.

“Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected,” the NWS said. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen, and additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area.

Update, 9:45 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Christian County until 10:30 p.m.

At 9:25 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Madisonville to Earlington to near Olney to near Farmersville, moving southeast at 60 mph.

At 9:36 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Dawson Springs to near Cravens Bay Campground to near Mayfield, moving east at 85 mph.

Possible hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees. “For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building,” the NWS said.

Update, 6:30 p.m.: Another round of severe thunderstorms will move through the region late this afternoon and evening. All hazards are possible including very large hail, damaging winds in excess of 70 mph, and tornadoes (including the potential for a strong tornado).

Significant flash flooding is also possible with torrential rains falling on areas that already received 2 to 5 inches this morning. A Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire area.

Update, 12:26 p.m.: Upcoming afternoon and evening storms have the potential to produce hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph with possible tornados, according to the National Weather Service. A flash flood warning was extended through 5:00 p.m. tonight with a tornado watch in place until 3:00 p.m.

“It isn’t too common for two rounds of very intense storms to move through within 12 hours of each other; however, today is an exception,” said the Keith Cooley, a senior forecaster with the National Weather Service in Paducah. “We are expecting yet another round of severe thunderstorms late this afternoon into late evening.”

Hopkinsville Police Department is reporting storm damage and debris on roadways throughout the city, specifically along Fort Campbell Boulevard between Stewart Lumber and the Novadell subdivision. Payton Rogers with the Hopkinsville Fire Department confirms that the majority of storm damage is isolated to southern Christian County. No significant injuries have been reported.

“There are even more reports of power lines and trees all over the roadway along with semi-trucks that are flipped over,” Royale Marfil with HPD told Christian County Now.

Pennyrile Electric is reporting over 100 homes without power in, and around Christian County due to downed power lines. Pembroke Fire Department warns drivers to steer clear of broken power lines, and to treat them as if they are energized.

Update, 10:45 a.m.: The National Weather Service in Paducah says Doppler radar confirmed a tornado crossed I-24 northeast of Herndon in Christian County earlier this morning.

Update, 10:15 a.m.: Pennyrile Electric in Hopkinsville is reporting a high volume of power outages throughout the area due to downed power lines, especially in southern Christian County. Crews will begin to restore power as soon as it’s safe to do so.

Hopkinsville Electric System/EnergyNet is working to restore power to their customers by rerouting power between their substations. There is no estimated timeline.

Update, 10:05 a.m.: I-24 eastbound near mile marker 79 in Christian County is blocked due to a tree covering the right lane, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

Pembroke Fire Department is reporting multiple downed trees and power lines along roadways. Hopkinsville Fire Department is urging people to stay off the roadways while they respond to multiple overturned vehicles and downed power lines.

Sunday’s Spring Into Summer Activities have been canceled for the day.

Previously:

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A tornado watch for Christian County is in place until 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, and the flood advisory ends at 1:15 p.m.

Flooding along roadways and in low-lying areas is possible, according to the National Weather Service. The Doppler radar is indicating continued heavy rain up to two more inches. Avoid driving through flooded areas.

A hazardous weather outlook continues for the rest of the day with multiple rounds of strong storms expected to come through.

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