Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Louisville, KY
Issued by NWS Louisville, KY
231 NOUS43 KLMK 022123 PNSLMK INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067- 070>078-081-082-030930- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Louisville, KY 523 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 /423 PM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 04/02/24 Tornado Event... .Anderson County... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.01 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/02/2024 Start Time: 08:56 AM EDT Start Location: 1 W Sinai / Anderson County / KY Start Lat/Lon: 37.9558 / -85.0453 End Date: 04/02/2024 End Time: 08:59 AM EDT End Location: 1 SE Sinai / Anderson County / KY End Lat/Lon: 37.9391 / -85.0157 Survey Summary: The National Weather Service conducted a storm damage assessment survey in Anderson County from the storms mid morning, April 2. The tornado touched down in far southwest Anderson county just off Mays Rd (just west of KY 53) snapping and twisting some trees. Winds speeds were around 75 mph with a width of 50 yards. The tornado increased in speed to EF1, 95 mph along Willisburg Rd (KY 53). A well built home had extensive roof damage, 2 barns lost large sections of their roofs. Insulation and metal sheeting from the barns were thrown up to 300 yards to the east and southerly direction. The resident was in his basement, and heard the roar and had his ear pop from the low pressure. The width increased to 100 yards. The tornado continued moving to the east southeast damaging more trees on Baxter Ridge Road. One house had shingle, soffit and gutter damage. Winds speeds were EF0, 85 mph with a width of 150 yards. Drone photography was used to find the ending point in a grove of trees, halfway between Baxter Ridge Road and Puncheon Creek Rd. Drone photography found a few topped and uprooted trees. Winds speeds were around EF0, 75 mph, with a width of 50 yards. The National Weather Service would like to thank Anderson County Emergency Management for their assistance. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. JDG/SCG $$