Kentucky, 1997

Damaging Winds in Kentucky, July 27, 1997

July 27, 1997 · NWS ILN · 3 events in 2 counties and zones

3 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$10,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
3

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

The radar

The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 69 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:29 UTC.

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Event by event

3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Campbell

When
July 27, 3:32 PM EST to 3:35 PM EST
Where
Campbell County, Highland Hgts
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
39.030, -84.450

An observer reported a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Campbell

When
July 27, 6:20 PM EST to 6:30 PM EST
Where
Campbell County, Countywide
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
38.950, -84.380

Trees and power lines downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Owen

When
July 27, 7:45 PM EST to 7:50 PM EST
Where
Owen County, Owenton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
38.530, -84.830

Numerous trees and power poles downed.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5612305, 5612306, 5612307.