EF1 Tornado — Boyle, Kentucky

2021-12-11 · near Danville Goodall Arp, Boyle, Kentucky

Event narrative

This tornado formed approximately 2.9 miles east northeast of Danville Goodall Airport near Chrisman Lane and tracked northeast for approximately 5.2 miles before crossing into western Garrard County. The tornado continued approximately 1.9 miles into Garrard County before dissipating at 0411 EST. In Boyle County, The tornado began on the northeast side of Highway 150 near the Boyle/Lincoln County line where a barn outbuilding had severe roof damage. The tornado continued to the northeast along Chrisman Lane where barns had roof uplift damage. After the tornado moved past Cooks Loop, damage continued on the other side of Chrisman Lane where a barn received roof damage. There was extensive tree damage, with trees being uprooted or snapped along Chrisman Lane near Chrisman Circle. The tornado then continued along mostly rural portions near the Boyle and Lincoln County Lines. To the east northeast of Hedgeville, several barns and homes in this area had major roof damage along Lancaster Road. The tornado continued with tree damage along Rankin Road before crossing into Garrard County.

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 997263. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.