Paducah, Kentucky – On April 2, tornadoes made landfall across the state of Kentucky, causing severe devastation. The National Weather Service has confirmed that there have been at least 18 tornadoes so far. The crews are continuing their inspections, and they are still surveying a great number of additional tracks. The most recent reports of tornadoes uncover considerable destruction in a number of different regions around the state.
After passing through Hollow Road close to the Mississippi River, the first of the verified tornadoes, an EF-2, continued along Highway County Road 1320, causing power poles to snap and a garage to be destroyed. Outside of the tornado’s primary path, major damage was also inflicted by the high winds that were blowing in the area, which reached speeds of up to 90 miles per hour.
After striking in the vicinity of the Arkansas border in southern Butler County, a second EF-1 tornado travelled northeast towards Dunklin County before finally lifting. Homes were damaged, electricity lines were snapped, and several grain bins were destroyed as a result of this tornado. Following its passage across the St. Francis River, the storm proceeded to cause extensive damage throughout its course.
The damage caused by the event that occurred on April 2 is said to have spread throughout numerous counties, as stated by the National Weather Service. Ongoing assessments are providing a more accurate picture of the extent of the catastrophe. An increasing number of tornado tracks may yet be discovered, so officials are urging locals to maintain their vigilance as the scans continue.
