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Numerous trees and power lines were downed due to the ice accumulation.
Snow, sleet, and freezing rain caused a large disruption to the region. Mixed precipitation cut snowfall totals significantly. Near New Liberty, icing downed several trees onto power lines which caused numerous outages, particularly in northern sections of the county.
The tornado touched down north of Owenton initially near a farm south of Highway 227, where minor damage to a barn and house were observed. The tornado continued east to near the intersection of Todd Road and Highways 127, 36, and 227 where the EF2 damage occurred. This damage included a house that had complete removal of the roof and partial exterior wall collapse. Numerous barns in the area were also completely destroyed. Power poles and trees were snapped, as well as a semi trailer overturned. The tornado then continued east across Kemper Lane where more barns were destroyed and numerous groves of trees were uprooted and snapped. The tornado lifted just east of Jonesville Road. This location is approximate due to inaccessible terrain. Damage in the area of Jonesville Road consisted of minor damage to outbuildings, tree damage, and minor removal of roofing material. Based on the damage survey, the maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 125 miles per hour.
Five inches of snow was measured in Owenton with up to an inch of icing as well. Limbs and power lines were downed due to the weight of the ice.
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Heavy wind gusts cause power outages for Duke Energy customers
Winds gusts, some exceeding 50mph, downed trees and caused power outages Wednesday night.
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Owenton, Kentucky
| City | Owenton |
| County | Owen |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 40359 |
Several trees and power lines were blown down near Owenton and other parts of the county.