F1 Tornado — Ballard, Kentucky
1999-01-22 · near Wickliffe, Ballard, Kentucky
6
Injuries
$200K
Property damage
1.0 mi
Path length
100 yds
Path width
Event narrative
This tornado was rated on the high end of the F-1 category, with top winds near 105 MPH. A mobile home containing a family of six was demolished. All six occupants escaped with only minor to moderate injuries. One small child was not discovered in the debris for over 30 minutes. Rescue workers had difficulty reaching the home due to fallen trees and barns blown onto roadways.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5680320. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.