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Tornado - Campbellsburg, Kentucky
HENRY COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Date	March 1, 2017
Time (Local)	6:36 AM - 6:38 AM EST
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	100 mph
Path Length	1 mile
Max Width	Max width 200 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: An NWS damage survey team in conjunction with Justin Hilliard-Remote Aerial LLC concluded that an EF-1 tornado touched down 2 miles north of Campbellsburg, KY, traveled 1 mile (crossing I-71 and overturning a truck), and then lifted 2.2 miles NE of Campbellsburg. The most significant damage occurred on Jones Ln where 100 mph winds completely destroyed a couple of large barns, along with other small outbuildings. In addition, a large grain bin was demolished, and an anchored mobile home was pushed off its foundation on the north side of the damage path. A large debris field was scattered 200-300 yards downwind. East of I-71, the tornado damaged more outbuildings, and snapped trees. After destroying another older barn, the tornado ended just east of Highway 55 where numerous softwood trees were snapped and uprooted. Very strong convergence was noted in the damage. Also of note, were several instances of straight line wind damage feeding into the main circulation from the south. These wind speeds were estimated at 70-80 mph. We would like to thank Justin Hilliard-Remote Aerial LLC for aerial drone photos of this damage which will be added soon.

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Building north of Campellsburg, KY (NWS Louisville)	Grain bin north of Campbellsburg, KY (NWS Louisville)	Area north of Campbellsburg, KY (Justin Hilliard)	Reflectivity & Storm Velocity