Power Outage in Cadiz, KY

A tree fell on a power line and brought down three poles on the outskirts of Cadiz.

Minor roof damage occurred to at least eight homes, primarily from falling trees. One home had a broken window. One barn was levelled. Several power lines were downed, mainly from falling trees. At least 200 trees were uprooted, snapped, or had broken limbs. The tornado traveled mainly along and north of Kings Chapel Road initially, then traveled along Cool Spring Cave Road before crossing South Montgomery Road, north of Caledonia. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.

Minor roof damage occurred to at least eight homes, primarily from falling trees. One home had a broken window. One barn was levelled. Several power lines were downed, mainly from falling trees. At least 200 trees were uprooted, snapped, or had broken limbs. The tornado traveled mainly along and north of Kings Chapel Road initially, then traveled along Cool Spring Cave Road before crossing South Montgomery Road, north of Caledonia. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.

Trees were down around Trigg County. In Cadiz, a power line and tree limbs were down.

Trees were down around Trigg County. In Cadiz, a power line and tree limbs were down.

A number of trees were blown down, causing power outages.

A number of trees were blown down, causing power outages.

Multiple trees were down on the north side of Cadiz, along with power lines. Widespread power outages were reported in the county.

Trees were blown down along Highway 124. A shed was blown from the front yard to the back yard. Power outages were reported.

This weak tornado touched down along Highway 274 and lifted four miles northwest of Cadiz. The tornado occurred in a hilly scenic area adjacent to Lake Barkley. At least a dozen trees were uprooted or broken. Some of the trees landed on Highway 274. One power line was partially downed by a fallen tree. Several pieces of metal roofing from a barn were lofted into nearby woods. Peak winds were estimated near 80 mph. The tornado was witnessed by a trained spotter.

Trees were down across northern parts of the county, especially in the Rockcastle area. Trees and power lines were down across the city of Cadiz. A trained spotter estimated winds gusted to 60 mph between Cadiz and Rockcastle.

Trees were down across northern parts of the county, especially in the Rockcastle area. Trees and power lines were down across the city of Cadiz. A trained spotter estimated winds gusted to 60 mph between Cadiz and Rockcastle.

Lightning struck a substation near Cadiz, causing several circuits to go down. About 12,000 utility customers lost power for up to an hour. Power went out throughout all of Cadiz and parts of three other counties.

Trees were blown down on power lines, knocking out power to an estimated 100 homes.

A few metal panels were blown off a small garage. Power lines were blown down.

A trained spotter measured a wind gust to 75 mph on Interstate 24 near Montgomery, which is near the Cadiz exit. About 1,000 households were without power in Trigg County.

A trained spotter witnessed a tornado move into Lake Barkley State Resort Park. Large tree limbs were blown onto power lines. Peak winds were estimated near 65 mph.

Power lines were blown down.

A tree was blown down on a car off State Route 139 north of Cadiz. One person was trapped. On Highway 139 south of Cadiz, a tree was blown onto a power line. Several other trees were blown down.

Numerous trees were blown down in the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. The strongest winds struck Sugar Bay on Kentucky Lake, and then swept east across Energy Lake campground. Numerous trees, limbs, and power lines were blown down in Energy Lake campground. Trees were down in Sugar Bay campground.

Thunderstorm winds caused damage to a barn, silo and outbuilding, in addition to bringing down several power lines on Highway 276.

At Wrangler's Campground within the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, an apparent microburst downed 40 acres of hardwood trees. Trees fell on three cabins, one historic barn, one horse barn, and one vehicle. One hundred miles of trails were closed. Power lines were down.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. About 1,500 utility customers lost power. A number of houses and public buildings were damaged. Emergency declarations were signed by the city of Cadiz and Trigg County.

A wind gust to 70 mph was measured on the Trigg/Christian County line along Highway 272. Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down countywide, along with an occasional tree. One road was blocked by a downed tree. A few other roads were partially blocked. In Cadiz, most of the damage occurred on the south side of town in the form of downed trees and limbs.

A wind gust to 70 mph was measured on the Trigg/Christian County line along Highway 272. Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down countywide, along with an occasional tree. One road was blocked by a downed tree. A few other roads were partially blocked. In Cadiz, most of the damage occurred on the south side of town in the form of downed trees and limbs.

Trees and power lines were blown down on Highway 164 on the northwest edge of the Fort Campbell military reservation.

At least two barns were destroyed. At the county recreation complex, roofs were blown off the maintenance shed and two dugouts. Power poles were blown over. Trees were down across roadways all over the county, but more commonly from Linton to around Donaldson Creek.

At least two barns were destroyed. At the county recreation complex, roofs were blown off the maintenance shed and two dugouts. Power poles were blown over. Trees were down across roadways all over the county, but more commonly from Linton to around Donaldson Creek.

Many large trees were downed. A boat dock was damaged by a falling tree. Part of a garage was damaged by a large tree limb. Part of a roof was blown off a house. The northeast corner of a tin roof garage was peeled back. One home sustained tree damage. Two cabins in Lake Barkley State Resort Park sustained roof damage. The state park was closed for most of the following day, mostly due to trees and power lines blocking access to the park. Peak winds were estimated up to 100 mph. The tornado occurred near the east shore of Lake Barkley.

Numerous trees were uprooted and blown down. Metal debris was embedded in several trees. Two barns were destroyed. One large garage was destroyed. Debris from the garage was blown up to three quarters of a mile, and projectiles were embedded in the ground up to 200 yards away. Four power poles were snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 120 mph.

Numerous trees were uprooted and blown down. Metal debris was embedded in several trees. Two barns were destroyed. One large garage was destroyed. Debris from the garage was blown up to three quarters of a mile, and projectiles were embedded in the ground up to 200 yards away. Four power poles were snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 120 mph.

Several trees were blown down in the Cadiz area, including one that fell across power lines.

In downtown Cadiz, winds ripped a metal awning off the front of a store. Numerous trees were down in the Muddy Fork Creek area, leaving about 200 homes without power.

Trees were blown down at Canton and in Cadiz. Power poles were blown down 4 miles south of Cadiz. One pole landed in front of a vehicle, causing the driver to swerve and lose control. The driver received only minor injuries.

Thunderstorm winds downed at least 40 trees in the county. One of the trees landed on a house in northern Trigg County. Power outages extended well into the night for some residents.