February 5-6, 2008, Washington County, Kentucky

Washington County

Tornado #1:

EF1 Tornado

Path length: 2/3 mile

Path width: 150 yards

Injuries: 0

Deaths: 0

Touchdown: 1:01am EST

Liftoff: 1:03am EST

Tornado #2:

EF2 Tornado

Path length:

Path width: 250 yards

Injuries: 0

Deaths: 0

Touchdown: 1:06am

Liftoff: 1:08am

The first tornado touched down on Pleasant Drive about two miles southeast of Springfield. The tornado was embedded within straight-line wind damage and caused a roof to be blown off a house. The roof was blown about 125 yards downwind. Several pine trees were snapped and small outbuildings were destroyed. A 14" pine tree was snapped and moved about 45 yards downwind as well.

The second tornado touched down on Russell Lane about eight miles east-northeast of Springfield. The tornado completely blew away a large, well-constructed out-building. Six-by-six inch posts were snapped and piled up, while metal sheeting was blown about a quarter of a mile away. Concrete joists weighing two hundred pounds were displaced.

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Page Updated: 04/8/2008 9:00 AM EDT