Power Outage in Russellville, KY

High winds caused scattered tree and power line damage across Russellville and Logan County, which also resulted in power outages. Mesonet site 1578W Logan Aluminum observed a 67 mph wind gust.

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 were observed on the morning of the 23rd. Extreme cold strained the power grid and rolling blackouts were implemented by utility companies.

Dispatch reported trees and power lines down within the city limits of Russellville.

A tree was reported down on a house and power lines along Hopkinsville Road.

Trees and power lines were reported down with a possible fire due to a lightning strike near the 100 block of North Crescent Lane.

Trees and power lines fell down in Russellville, Kentucky.

The National Weather Service conducted a storm damage survey in Logan county Kentucky. The damage moved in from Robertson County Tennessee near the end of McGee Road where two homes received extensive damage. The first home, a well built stone home had significant roof damage and the screened in porch was destroyed. The family pick up truck was tossed around 40 yards to the north. On the family cemetery plot several tombstones were knocked over and one headstone was destroyed. There were several outbuildings and 2 pole Barnes were destroyed on the property as well. ||The second home experienced significant foundation damage and the roof was completely thrown off. The family pick up truck was thrown 250 yards and thrown down into a field. Insulation from the home was thrown down wind over 300 yards. The debris field from the two homes was thrown in a farmers field between 100 yards in a quarter mile down wind with several 2 x 4 and 2 x 10 and bricks being impaled into the ground. Winds were estimated between 120 and 130 mph. ||The tornado then moved through several farmers fields doing extensive tree damage and fence damage. Power lines were down throughout this entire stretch.| |The tornado then hit 901 Dot Road destroying 2 barns, moving heavy farm equipment, blowing out exterior walls and destroying the roof at the property. Tragically, a woman in the home was killed by falling debris. The family pet dog was found alive by rescuers underneath extensive rubble. Debris was thrown up to 500 yards and debris with a width of between 250 and and 300 yards in a farmers field. Winds were estimated to be 135 mph at this location. ||Next, the tornado hit a large family farm at 3604 Schley Road destroying the second story. Three farm silos that were empty or destroyed with the metal sheets being thrown over a quarter mile down wind. The tornado continued through farm fields destroying several trees and uprooting them.||The tornado became more elevated at the intersection of Mortimor Station Road and Mirriaheh Road. In this area trees we snapped, and several homes experienced shingle siding and roof damage. Winds were estimated to be 100 to 110 mph here. ||As the tornado was lifting, it snapped some trees in the Schochoh community.

Spotters reported trees and power lines down in the area.

The National Weather Service conducted a storm damage survey in Logan county Kentucky. The damage moved in from Robertson County Tennessee near the end of McGee Road where two homes received extensive damage. The first home, a well built stone home had significant roof damage and the screened in porch was destroyed. The family pick up truck was tossed around 40 yards to the north. On the family cemetery plot several tombstones were knocked over and one headstone was destroyed. There were several outbuildings and 2 pole Barnes were destroyed on the property as well. ||The second home experienced significant foundation damage and the roof was completely thrown off. The family pick up truck was thrown 250 yards and thrown down into a field. Insulation from the home was thrown down wind over 300 yards. The debris field from the two homes was thrown in a farmers field between 100 yards in a quarter mile down wind with several 2 x 4 and 2 x 10 and bricks being impaled into the ground. Winds were estimated between 120 and 130 mph. ||The tornado then moved through several farmers fields doing extensive tree damage and fence damage. Power lines were down throughout this entire stretch.| |The tornado then hit 901 Dot Road destroying 2 barns, moving heavy farm equipment, blowing out exterior walls and destroying the roof at the property. Tragically, a woman in the home was killed by falling debris. The family pet dog was found alive by rescuers underneath extensive rubble. Debris was thrown up to 500 yards and debris with a width of between 250 and and 300 yards in a farmers field. Winds were estimated to be 135 mph at this location. ||Next, the tornado hit a large family farm at 3604 Schley Road destroying the second story. Three farm silos that were empty or destroyed with the metal sheets being thrown over a quarter mile down wind. The tornado continued through farm fields destroying several trees and uprooting them.||The tornado became more elevated at the intersection of Mortimor Station Road and Mirriaheh Road. In this area trees we snapped, and several homes experienced shingle siding and roof damage. Winds were estimated to be 100 to 110 mph here. ||As the tornado was lifting, it snapped some trees in the Schochoh community.

Local law enforcement reported trees were blown onto some power lines in the Russellville city limits.

Local law enforcement reported trees and power lines down in the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Local law enforcement reported trees and power lines down in multiple locations across the county.

Local law enforcement reported numerous large trees and power lines down across the county.

State officials reported that several large trees and powerlines were down due to severe thunderstorm winds in and around Russelville.

Local law enforcement reported that a roof was removed from a mobile home. Sections of this roof struck several power lines, which were downed.

Local law enforcement reported that several trees and power lines were downed near Lewisburg.

Law enforcement reported several powerlines down near Lewisburg.

County dispatchers noted that several trees were downed with scattered power outages countywide.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down.

Trees and power lines were downed.

Freezing rain continued through 8 am Tuesday, January 27th. 1/4 to 1/2 inches of ice brought scattered power outages and tree damage, especially across the northern portion of the county. Rain changed to snow after dawn on Wednesday, adding another 1 inch.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Trees and power lines reported down.

Trees and power lines down on Spa Road in Lewisburg.

Power lines reported downed across Russellville by falling tree limbs.

Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the county.

Trees were downed around Auburn, Lewisburg, and Russellville. Power was knocked out in Russellville.

Trees and power lines were downed.

Numerous trees and power lines were downed. A tree was blown on to a home.

Trees and power lines were downed.