Thunderstorm Wind in Russell County, Kentucky

Thunderstorm Wind April 4, 2026 · Russell County, Kentucky

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A section of roof was removed from a storage building along Land Fill Road. The section was blown about 40 feet before landing on two vehicles. Both vehicles were totaled as a result of the damage.

The wider storm

With high pressure over the region, an isolated line of convection developed along the leading edge of the area of rain. This line produced damaging winds in the Lake Cumberland area of Kentucky.

Began near Russell Spgs (37.0384, -85.0605).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1337718. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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