F2 Tornado — Henry, Kentucky

2004-05-27 · near Smithfield, Henry, Kentucky

Event narrative

The tornado first touched down IN an open area east of Smithfield in southwest Henry County. It then moved east and crossed highway 55 north of Eminence. The tornado reached its maximum intensity as it moved between U.S. 421 and the Eminence-Point Pleasant Road. The tornado finally crossed Sweeney Lane and weakened or lifted. South of the tornado path, straight line winds caused some structural damage along with widespread tree damage. Twenty-five homes were destroyed in the storm, and 326 others received some degree of damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5397421. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.