Actually the worst weather I got into was not KY Lake. It was Lake Erie but everyone would suspect that as big as that lake is. I fish an 18' Seaark which is aluminum, so I have to watch for storms a lot. I fish Lake Erie every 4th of July but stay within a mile of the island where we stay so I can get off quickly. One day we kept fishing because we where catching so many fish ahead of the front and waited to late. By the time we made it back I witnessed one boat flip completely over and came will close to losing my boat. After getting back to the marina and changing my underwear I thanked God from saving me from my on stupidity. Now, I am lots smarter, mainly becuase I am usually with my two boys. Good luck and be safe.