Mercer storm history

A National Weather Service damage survey determined that a swath of straight-line winds peaking at 80 to 85 mph occurred along a 12 mile path stretching from just west of Harrodsburg in Mercer County, to just east of Herrington Lake in Garrard County. 70 mph winds began in Riverv…

Heavy snow of 4 inches fell in portions of Mercer County.

The Mercer County Kentucky Mesonet site (HRDB) reported a low temperature of 32 degrees.

A tree was blown down along Mackville Road near Oakland Lane.

A tree was blown down along Mackville Road on the west side of Harrodsburg.

A tree was blown down onto powerlines on the 400 block of Bailey Pike.

A tree was blown down on Normans Camp Road.

The Salt River was flowing over US 68.

Heavy snow of 4 to 5 inches accumulated in Mercer County.

Quarter size hail reported near Cornishville.

Multiple reports of between ping pong and golf ball size hail near Burgin.

Mercer County received heavy snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches, as well as significant ice accumulation of around 0.50 inches.

Tree damage caused by high winds was observed across Mercer County, with downed trees resulting in a few road closures. Over one thousand power outages were observed throughout the county.

Large tree limbs fell down across Warwick Road near McCroskey Pike.

Trees were downed by strong winds near Salvisa.

The National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed straight-line winds in Salvisa. There was a bunch of cedar and maple tree damage off of Old Louisville Road on the north side of Salvisa. Three homes experienced shingle, gutter and roof damage. A barndominium had the most sign…

Trees were blown down on Normans Camp Road.

A tree fell and blocked Cornishville Road.

Kentucky Mesonet site HRDB observed a 73 mph wind gust.

Straight-line wind damage to buildings and trees occurred in downtown Harrodsburg. This was outside of the tornado path which moved through western and northern portions of Harrodsburg.

Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chil…

Quarter size hail was observed in Harrodsburg.

Trees were down along Highway 68 near the Jessamine County line.

Hail of up to quarter size in diameter was observed north of Harrodsburg.

Golf ball-sized hail was observed near the Burgin community in eastern Mercer County.

Baseball sized hail was observed northeast of Harrodsburg in eastern Mercer County.

Heavy snow accumulation of 4-5 inches reported in Mercer County, KY early Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Snowfall reports across the county ranged from 7 to 9 inches.

Power lines were down across portions of the county.

A tree fell over a road near Salvisa.

Highway 33 and Pleasant Hill Drive were flooded near Burgin. Flash flooding was also reported along college street near Harrodsburg.

A tree fell down.

Heavy sleet of 1.5-2 inches fell in Mercer County, KY.

Ice accumulation of 0.5 inches and 0.2 inches of sleet was reported in McAfee, KY. 0.3 inches of ice accumulation occurred near Shakertown.

A tree was down on the 2100 block of Danville Road.

Trees blew down near Shakertown along Lexington Road.

Dispatch reported trees down along Louisville Road.

Fallis Run Road was closed near Russell Branch due to flooding.

Grapevine Road was closed near the Chaplin River due to flooding.

The road was closed due to flooding near the intersection of Cummins Ferry Road and Oregon Road.

There was widespread tree damage along Burgin Road.

There was water over Highway 33 South between Prison and North Point Training Center.

A state official reported water was over the Highway 127 Bypass, south of Harrodsburg.

Reports indicated that between 6 and 10 inches of snow fell across the county.

Between 3 and 5 inches of snow fell across the county.