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463 NOUS43 KLMK 121757 PNSLMK PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 0156 PM EDT Thu May 12 2016 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/11/2016 Thunderstorm Wind Event... .Roof Damage to Louisville Gardens in Downtown Louisville... Peak Wind (Estimated): 70-75 MPH Path Length/Statute/: 0.1 miles Path Width/Maximum/: 20 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: May 11 2016 Start Time: 08:50 PM EDT Start Location: 0.5 SE Louisville End Date: May 11 2016 End Times: 08:51 PM EDT End Location: 0.5 SE Louisville Survey Summary: A very localized microburst occurred in downtown Louisville on the evening of May 11th. Strong thunderstorm winds of 70 to 75 mph caused part of the roofing of the Louisville Gardens to be peeled off and thrown to the east. Parts of this roofing material landed on an SUV parked 10 stories below, destroying the vehicle. No other significant damage was noted nearby. Note: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS storm data. For the latest updates, please visit our webpage at weather.gov/louisville. You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nwslouisville. You can follow us on Twitter at @nwslouisville. JBS/KJD $$