Thunderstorm Wind — Todd, Kentucky

1999-01-17 · near Trenton, Todd, Kentucky

Event narrative

A National Weather Service damage survey indicated a macroburst containing winds near 100 MPH caused extensive damage across southern Todd County. Most of the damage was in the Zion, Hermon, Allensville, and Trenton areas. Wind destroyed two trailers, three hog houses, and numerous barns and sheds. The injuries occurred to occupants of a trailer. Two people were trapped in the mobile home for a while, and one was transported to a hospital for minor injuries.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5681665. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.