Power Outage in Albany, KY

There were numerous reports of tree and power line damage across Clinton County.

Snowfall of 1 inch 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 chills of -25 were observed on the morning of the 23rd. Extreme cold strained the power grid and rolling blackouts were implemented by utility companies.

Power lines and trees were down, resulting in the closure of Highway 738 in Albany.

At least a quarter inch of ice accumulated on trees and power lines in Clinton County, KY. 67% of the county's residents were without power at the height of the storm.

Trees and power lines were reported down across Clinton County, mainly near Albany.

Power lines were reported down in the area.

Clinton County dispatch reported power outages mainly from the Shipley community due to severe thunderstorm winds.

The Clinton County emergency manager reported downed trees on a power line which resulted in 1000 customers without power.

The tornado touched down and skipped through a wooded area, snapping and uprooting many trees along an west to east path roughly along State Highway 127. The only non-tree damage surveyed was to several power poles along the west side of the road. After tracking for just over 2 miles, the tornado finally lifted right over State Highway 127 on the shore of Lake Cumberland 2 miles southwest of Wolf Creek Dam.

The tornado touched down and skipped through a wooded area, snapping and uprooting many trees along an west to east path roughly along State Highway 127. The only non-tree damage surveyed was to several power poles along the west side of the road. After tracking for just over 2 miles, the tornado finally lifted right over State Highway 127 on the shore of Lake Cumberland 2 miles southwest of Wolf Creek Dam.

County Dispatch reported that trees and power lines were downed countywide. Specifically, trees had fallen at the intersection of State Road 127 South and Spring Creek Bridge roads, and in the Cedar Hill Community.

Trees and power lines reported downed by dispatch.

Several trees and power lines were downed.

Trees and power lines were downed.

Trees were uprooted. Some of the trees were blown on to cars. An outbuilding was overturned. Power lines were downed.

An anomalous cold upper level system combined with daytime heating sparked a round of thunderstorms during the afternoon on May 4th. One storm over Clinton County produced damaging winds which resulted in downed trees and power outages.