Power Outage in Hopkinsville, KY

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Hopkinsville Power Outages Caused by Weather

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January 11, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

A destructive downburst containing peak winds of 100 mph occurred on the north side of Hopkinsville, including parts of the downtown area. Approximately 125 homes had some damage. Most had roof, soffit, or siding damage. The roof of a high school was damaged. At least one home had a tree fall on it and severely damaged it. Hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped. Significant damage occurred at Ruff Park, where ballfields sustained damage and at least one power pole was snapped. Adjacent to the downtown area, much of the roof was blown off an old elementary school on Second Street, and the Salvation Army office building was damaged. Near the end of the damage area, numerous trees were down along Highway 107 northeast of the city. The path of the most concentrated damage was about 1.6 miles long and 0.9 miles wide.

Gainsville - Gainsville
January 11, 2020 - Tornado

The tornado touched down on the northern perimeter of the Fort Campbell military base and proceeded northeast across U.S. Highway 41. Trees were uprooted and snapped along the path. Several barns were damaged or destroyed, including one that had its roof thrown several hundred yards into trees. Power lines were downed, and 13 empty rail cars were tipped over along the path. A couple of homes received some minor damage. The tornado lifted just northwest of Pembroke. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph.

Howell - Pembroke
June 21, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Widespread wind damage occurred south through southwest of Hopkinsville, including the Interstate 24 corridor. Several miles northwest of Oak Grove, building and roof damage occurred at a power tool company. Trees were down along Interstate 24 near mile marker 83. Seven miles west of Pembroke, a fiberglass pole was down. Many trees were down in that area. Five miles northeast of Herndon, a tree fell on a house. A wind gust to 63 mph was measured at the Fort Campbell airfield.

Herndon - (Hop)Ft Campbell Aaf
June 28, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Wind gusts to 80 mph were estimated on Highway 91 northwest of Hopkinsville. Trees were blown down, and power outages were reported.

Hopkinsville - Hopkinsville
May 31, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Tree damage was reported from Hopkinsville northeastward. Near Honey Grove, trees were down across an intersection on Highway 507. Highway 107 was blocked by downed trees several miles north-northeast of the city of Hopkinsville. A tree fell across power lines in the city.

Hopkinsville - Honey Grove

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December 18, 2008

Areas of light freezing rain and freezing drizzle caused slick spots on roadways. Bridges and overpasses were the most affected surfaces. Traffic accidents were not as numerous as during the winter event the previous day. A pickup truck ran off Kentucky Highway 139 in Trigg County and knocked down a power pole. Areas of dense freezing fog contributed to the light icing. Surface high pressure over the southern Great Lakes region provided a cold low level northeast wind flow. At the same time, milder southwest winds just above the surface were overrunning the cold air.

August 30, 2005

The center of Tropical Depression Katrina, which was once a powerful hurricane along the Gulf of Mexico coast, moved northward across western Kentucky. The center of the depression passed near Hopkinsville around noon. Peak wind gusts were generally around 45 MPH. At Hopkinsville, the peak wind gust was 44 MPH as measured at the Fort Campbell observing station. The strong winds were generally along and southeast of a line from Henderson to Madisonville to Mayfield. An unofficial measurement of a wind gust to 72 MPH was reported along the west shore of Kentucky Lake in Calloway County, however, minor damage in the area was not supportive of such strong winds. A couple of docks were dislodged or damaged along a bay near Jonathan Creek. Elsewhere in Calloway County, the road department responded to 32 reports of roads blocked by trees or limbs. Across the entire area affected by strong winds, scattered trees and limbs were blown down, including some across roads and power lines. A few large trees were uprooted in Christian County, which fell in yards and across roads. No structural damage was reported. In the city of Henderson, several trees fell on city streets. Power outages affected over 10,000 utility customers in western Kentucky. In the Henderson and Owensboro region, 6000 customers were affected. 2500 customers lost power in the Kentucky Lake region, 2000 customers lost power in the Pennyrile region (Madisonville to Hopkinsville), and 800 were affected in the Purchase area (west of Kentucky Lake). Widespread power outages were reported in Princeton and Marion.

September 26, 2002

The remnants of Tropical Storm Isidore moved north from the Louisiana coast, passing over central Kentucky. The large size of the storm, combined with its relatively slow movement, contributed to excessive rainfall in excess of 4 inches. The heaviest rainfall was southeast of a line from Mayfield to Owensboro, where 4 to 8 inches fell. The heaviest total was 8.17 inches at the Paradise Steam Plant on the Green River in Muhlenberg County. A co-operative observer measured 8.04 inches at Herndon in Christian County. The next five heaviest totals were 6.26 inches at Hopkinsville (Christian County), 6.50 inches at the Green River Power Plant (Muhlenberg County), 5.88 inches at Canton (Trigg County), 5.73 inches at Cadiz (Trigg County), and 5.34 inches at New Concord (Calloway County). The flooding was mitigated by the ability of the drought-stricken soil to absorb rainfall. Street flooding was the main problem. Portions of several state highways were flooded in Todd County, including Highways 181, 79, 41, 346, and 848. In Calloway County, seven inches of water covered Highway 121 south of New Concord. Several secondary roads were closed in Christian County. Water entered the Trigg County courthouse.

News

Morning Storms Topple Trees and Signs, Bring Needed Rain (w/PHOTOS) | WKDZ Radio

Morning Storms Topple Trees and Signs, Bring Needed Rain (w/PHOTOS)

Jun 17, 2022

Pennyrile Electric Has 700+ Without Power | WKDZ Radio

Pennyrile Electric Has 700+ Without Power

Jun 17, 2022

More Than 1,600+ Without Power In Trigg, Lyon County | WKDZ Radio

More Than 1,600+ Without Power In Trigg, Lyon County

Apr 13, 2022

HES General Manager Estimates Up To 1,000 Customers Affected By Outage | WKDZ Radio

HES General Manager Estimates Up To 1,000 Customers Affected By Outage

Jan 1, 2022

Restoration Of Utilities Continues To Progress | WKDZ Radio

Restoration Of Utilities Continues To Progress

Dec 14, 2021

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
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Hopkinsville, Kentucky

City Hopkinsville
County Christian
State Kentucky (KY)
Country United States
Zip Codes 42240, 42241

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