EF1 tornado in Carroll County, Kentucky

The tornado developed at 0245EST in Switzerland County, Indiana, two miles north of Carrollton. The tornado moved southeast and entered Carroll County at 0246EST about 2 miles east-northeast of Carrollton. Along U.S. Route 42 near the Ohio River, several wooden electrical power lines were downed and extensive tree damage occurred. Just to the west of Tom Harris Road, a hillside had extensive tree damage as well. The tornado continued across rural areas east of Carrollton where additional damage occurred along State Route 36. Here, several power lines were downed along with extensive tree damage. The tornado continued near the Easterday community near Boone Road and State Route 36. Several tree lines and residences sustained damage. The tornado then continued along Dividing Ridge Road, crossed Interstate 71, and then slowly became weaker along Ghent Eagle, Briar Fork, and Indian Creek Roads, where minor tree damage was noted. The tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

Thunderstorms developed during the evening hours and continued into the overnight hours as a low pressure system moved through the Ohio Valley.