EF1 Tornado — Garrard, Kentucky

2021-12-11 · near Marcellus, Garrard, Kentucky

2.1 mi

Path length

950 yds

Path width

Event narrative

This tornado formed approximately 2 miles north of Clifton near Kings Ridge Road and tracked northeast for approximately 0.9 miles before exiting Boyle County and into

norther Garrard County. In Garrard County, the tornado continued across Herrington Lake where tree damage was observed along Fisher Ford Road. The tornado continued to produce roof and tree damage near Davistown just south southwest of Bryantsville before dissipating near Lexington Road.

Wider weather episode

Strong southern winds brought warm temperatures and plenty of moisture into an environment of strong wind shear ahead of an advancing cold front. This resulted in unusually warm temperatures for a December day and the ingredients to produce a historic tornado outbreak and flash flooding. This included multiple long track tornadoes. Central Kentucky saw 18 tornadoes that injured 96 and killed 18. An additional death occurred in a flash flood.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 997262. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.