Power Outage in Georgetown, KY

Scattered tree damage caused by high winds resulted in downed power lines and road closures.

Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches 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 to -30 were observed on the morning of the 23rd. Extreme cold strained the power grid and rolling blackouts were implemented by utility companies.

A transformer was struck by lightning and caught on fire. Power lines were down across Lakeview Drive. Cost of damage is unknown.

The media reported that a tree was down on power lines at Brooks Lane and Cincinnati Road.

There were at least five large trees down in southern Scott County. The area also reported some power outages.

The Scott County Emergency Manager reported trees on power lines near the county Emergency Operations Center.

The local police reported trees and power lines down near Cynthiana Road and Happy Lane.

The public reported numerous trees down near Georgetown. A power pole was reported snapped in half. The Scott County Emergency Management reported that as many as 7000 customers were without power during the early evening hours.

Four trees and a power line were blown down. A trampoline was blown into a roadway.

Multiple power outages were reported in the area due to lightning.

Sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph with occasional gusts over 50 mph brought power outages to around 500 customers.

Trees and power lines were downed all over Scott County.

Power lines were reported down at State Route 227 and Kentucky Highway 460.

Trees and power lines were downed.

A hotel under construction sustained some roof damage. Trees and power lines were downed county wide.

Numerous trees and power lines were downed.

Trees were blown across U.S. Highway 25. There were also reports of downed power lines.

In an environment with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s, dew points in the upper 60s to low 70s, and strong low level instability, a subtle surface trough was able to produce scattered storms across north-central Kentucky. This resulted in downed trees and power lines. Lightning started a fire on a power pole and there was one report of severe hail.