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Tornado - Claypool, Kentucky
WARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Date	March 1, 2017
Time (Local)	8:24 AM - 8:28 AM EST
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	110 mph
Path Length	Approx 3 miles
Max Width	Max 125 yds, min 50 yds
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: The NWS in conjunction with Warren County Emergency Management determined a high end EF-1 tornado touched down in southeastern Warren County, east of I-65 near Claypool community. Several structures, residences, and barns saw extensive damage along Cemetery Rd and Martinsville Ford Road. The tornado tracked for approximately 3 miles, was 125 yards at its widest point, and had peak estimated wind speed of 110 mph.

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