Kentucky, 2020

Damaging Winds in Kentucky, October 23, 2020

October 23, 2020 · NWS LMK · 3 events in 2 counties and zones

A cold front moved from west to east through north-central Kentucky. Storms associated with this line damaged a few trees in two Kentucky counties.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
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.

What happened

The episode as NWS LMK wrote it up.

A cold front moved from west to east through north-central Kentucky. Storms associated with this line damaged a few trees in two Kentucky counties.

The radar

The Louisville radar (KLVX), 84 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:37 UTC.

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Event by event

3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When
October 23, 5:40 PM EST
Where
Henry County, New Castle
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.430, -85.170

A tree was reported down in New Castle.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When
October 23, 5:40 PM EST
Where
Jefferson County, 1.49 mi NNE of Orell
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
38.090, -85.870

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed pictures of a snapped large tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When
October 23, 5:50 PM EST
Where
Henry County, 0.54 mi W of Port Royal
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.550, -85.090

A couple of trees were reported down on Port Royal Road and Vance Road.

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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 925416, 925417, 925418.