F3 Tornado — Hopkins, Kentucky
2002-04-28 · near Nebo, Hopkins, Kentucky
$1.8M
Property damage
12.0 mi
Path length
880 yds
Path width
Event narrative
The tornado crossed into Hopkins County just west-northwest of Nebo, and finally lifted after moving through Hanson. The tornado was rated at F-3 intensity in the Nebo area, where four chicken houses were blown off their foundations. About 45,000 chickens were left in the debris. Damage to one chicken facility was estimated between one and two million dollars. The tornado weakened as it progressed across the county. About 10 to 15 residences were significantly damaged.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5292585. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.