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Drought prompts USDA disaster designation for nine Kentucky counties

HENDERSON, Ky. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated nine Kentucky counties as natural disaster areas because of early-season drought, unlocking emergency loans for eligible farmers, officials said. The July 10 designation covers Adair, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, McLean, Marion, Russell, Taylor and Wayne counties as primary areas. Contiguous...

Kentucky · 07-23
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EF2 tornado destroys homes in Grayson County

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. — Homes along Nolin Park Road in far eastern Grayson County are missing roofs, windows and in some cases entire walls. The neighborhood along Nolin River Lake was hit by an EF2 tornado Tuesday, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service. “We’re pretty...

Grayson County, KY · 07-23
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Under 200 outages left after 5,200 reported without power after storms

GLASGOW, Ky. – Significant progress has been made in restoring power outages following recent severe weather across south-central Kentucky. In an update Thursday, Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, or Farmers RECC, says it has restored thousands of outages, bringing the current number down to 184. This is a large...

Metcalfe County, KY · 07-23
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Army Veterans survive Kentucky tornado while holding hands

Chris and Sharon Palmer, both retired Army veterans, held hands as a Tornado tore though their home in Grayson County, Ky.

Grayson County, KY · 07-22
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New video shows tornado in Grayson County

WAX, Ky. (WBKO) - Early Wednesday morning, the WBKO First Alert Weather team received new video of Tuesday night’s tornado in Grayson County. The video from a WBKO viewer in the Wax area shows the blistering winds that caused severe damage throughout South Central Kentucky. If you have pictures...

Grayson County, KY · 07-22

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Kentucky homeowners urged to watch for scams after tornadoes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky homeowners cleaning up after this week’s storms are being urged to watch for scams as repair work begins, after the National Weather Service confirmed several tornadoes hit the state Tuesday, including an EF2 tornado in Grayson County. As homeowners begin repairs, Truecaller, an app...

Kentucky · 07-23

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Tuesday's Heat Index Broke Records in KY & IN

One city in western Kentucky recorded a heat index of 124 degrees!

Kentucky · 07-22

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Kentucky man describes moment his friend was blown away during tornado event

Grayson County, KY · 07-22

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Tuesday's Heat Index Broke Records in KY & IN

One city in western Kentucky recorded a heat index of 124 degrees!

Kentucky · 07-22

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Three Injured In Grayson County Tornado

At least three people were rescued after a tornado in Grayson County caused damage as severe weather moved through parts of Kentucky. The tornado reportedly touched down just before 5 p.m. in the Leitchfield, Broadford and Wax areas before moving into Hart County. Grayson County Emergency Management reported at least...

Grayson County, KY · 07-22

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Multiple homes destroyed in Wax, 1 seriously injured when garage collapses during apparent tornado

There is breathtaking destruction in Wax after an apparent tornado ripped through the community. Multiple homes and outbuildings have been destroyed, countless trees were uprooted and several utility lines are down in the Dream Land Road, Broad Ford Road, Marc Circle, Wilderness Ridge Drive, Roy Dale Road, and Nolin Park Road areas.

Grayson County, KY · 07-22

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'Don't let me go': Married veterans held hands as Kentucky tornado ruined home

Sharon and Chris Palmer survived a powerful EF-2 tornado that tore the roof off their home in Grayson County, Kentucky, with estimated winds of up to 115 mph. As Sharon Palmer and her husband Chris huddled around a living room recliner with their dog, Angel, she thought to herself, "We're gonna die together if we're gonna die."

Grayson County, KY · 07-22

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Henderson and Owensboro Among the Top Ten Kentucky Cities with the Best Weather

According to recent data, Henderson and Owensboro has some of the best weather in the state. You might be surprised by what other cities made the list too!

Kentucky · 07-23

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Recovering what was lost: Grayson County residents reliving the moments the tornado touched down in their neighborhood

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky.- Residents in the Wax Community are cleaning up their neighborhoods after the tornado that touched down Tuesday. “I needed getting down on the ground or the floor and I held on to the footrest of the recliner that he was sitting in,” said Sharon Palmer. Frightened...

Grayson County, KY · 07-23

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Henderson and Owensboro Among the Top Ten Kentucky Cities with the Best Weather

According to recent data, Henderson and Owensboro has some of the best weather in the state. You might be surprised by what other cities made the list too!

Kentucky · 07-23

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Grayson County suffers heavy damage during Tuesday storms

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky.. (WAVE) — Emergency crews are searching through heavily damaged structures in the Broadford area of Grayson County near the Hart County line after storms moved through the area. Grayson County Emergency Management Director Blake Shroerlucke said the county initially reported eight heavily damaged structures, later updating...

Grayson County, KY · 07-21

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National Weather Service confirms tornadoes in multiple Kentucky counties

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The National Weather Service Survey Team has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with a max wind speed of 95 mph touched down in northern Hardin County near Fort Knox. The NWS Survey Team also preliminarily reported that southeast Grayson County suffered some damage from an EF-2...

Grayson County, KY · 07-22

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Henderson and Owensboro Among the Top Ten Kentucky Cities with the Best Weather

According to recent data, Henderson and Owensboro has some of the best weather in the state. You might be surprised by what other cities made the list too!

Kentucky · 07-22

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Henderson and Owensboro Among the Top Ten Kentucky Cities with the Best Weather

According to recent data, Henderson and Owensboro has some of the best weather in the state. You might be surprised by what other cities made the list too!

Kentucky · 07-22

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Two tornadoes confirmed in Kentucky after Tuesday night storms

Kentucky · 07-22