Power Outage in Harrodsburg, KY

Snowfall of 1 to 2 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.

Power lines were down across portions of the county.

Public estimated wind gusts between 55 and 60 mph resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

A county official reported trees, power lines and telephone lines down just outside of Harrodsburg.

A spotter reported several power lines down in Harrodsburg.

The Mercer County County Road Department reported power lines associated with 5 downed power poles partially blocking U.S Highway 127.

Several trees fell in the town of Harrodsburg. One fell across a power line.

Power lines were blown down near McAffee. Several trees were also reported blown down across the northern and western portions of the county.

Scattered power outages were reported in the town of Harrodsburg. A tree fell across a city street as well.

Strong gradient winds brought down several power lines countywide.

The tornado touched down on the east side of Harrodsburg and collapsed three walls of a warehouse. Near the intersection of KY 152 and Mac Court extensive tree damage occurred. Metal sheeting was found in trees. A large tree fell on a house and power lines, and that same house had its garage destroyed. A small branch was driven into the side of a car and a chimney was knocked down from a house. Near KY 152 and Montrose Street the roof of a factory was blown in and extensive tree damage occurred. An elementary school suffered extensive roof and ceiling damage.

Thunderstorm winds downed power lines.

Trees and power lines were downed.

Trees and power lines were downed.

Numerous trees were blown down across the county. Power lines were downed in Cornishville. A barn was blown on to Oregon Road in the northeast part of the county.

Trees and power lines were downed.

Trees and power lines were blown down.

The roof was blown off a barn. Power lines were downed.

Power lines were downed and a telephone pole was snapped.