Summary of Severe Weather (March 18-19, 2022)

Summary:

The tornado was observed touching down by two eyewitnesses near West Wilson Lane and Dog Trot Road at 8:06 PM EDT. Multiple hardwood trees were uprooted and a house suffered significant roof damage on West Wilson Lane. A barn suffered significant roof damage and two other outbuildings had minor damage. On the same property, a carport was lifted and thrown several hundred feet downstream. Debris from this property was also found on a farm
approximately half a mile to the east.

The most intense damage occurred near the intersection of Mill Creek Road and Fort Hill Road. A well-constructed brick home had only minor damage to siding, shingles, and porch columns, but multiple trees were uprooted both northwest and northeast of the house. Just down the hill to the northeast, dozens of trees were uprooted or snapped, all laying nearly due north at an angle to
the tornado`s northeastward motion. Maximum wind speeds at this point were estimated at 105 mph (EF-1), and the maximum path width at 200 yards.

The tornado continued northeast across open fields and then uprooted or snapped several trees, and caused minor shingle damage to two homes along Woodland Drive in the Naugle Addition
subdivision. Two large hardwood trees were uprooted and other large branches were downed as the tornado continued northeast across Orchard Road.

As the tornado moved into the city of Salem a large tree was uprooted and another tree lost a large branch at Crown Hill Cemetery. The tornado continued into the Public Square, where it
caused roof and exterior damage to two businesses located to the northwest of the Court House. The tornado lifted at 8:14 PM EDT just to the north of the square.

No fatalities or injuries were reported as a result of the tornado. All the residents our survey team spoke with had received the Tornado Warnings via some combination of Wireless Emergency Alerts, local TV broadcasts, or NOAA Weather Radio, and quickly sought shelter. Most of them took shelter in basements. Of those without a basement, one family took shelter in an interior
bathroom, while another resident sought shelter with a neighbor whose house has a basement.

NWS Louisville extends its thanks to Washington County EMA Director Desi Alexander, and to the local residents for taking the time to show us the damage and share their accounts of the storm.

Summary:

NWS Storm Survey Team found EF-0 tornado damage in eastern Breckinridge County. The tornado touched down just north of Rosetta and continued northeastward toward Bewleyville. The most notable damage was done along Bewleyville-Rosetta Road where a small outbuilding was destroyed and strewn across a field. Tree damage was also observed with soft and hard wood trees being snapped. The tornado then lifted near Nelson Board Road.

Summary:

A tornado touched down near the intersection of Spears Lane and St John Road. Damage was observed to a barn roof, which was completely lifted away. Debris was thrown mostly to the northeast, but in several varying direction including impaled wood planks in the nearby field. The tornado then crossed St John Road and struck a single residence with major roof loss and demolishing an outbuilding garage. The tornado continued to French Lane and Fuller Road where tree damage was observed, including debris of construction materials thrown into a nearby field. Damage continued across St John Church Road towards Kraft Road where isolated tree damage was observed. Some barn panel loss was observed along Thomas Road and tree damage continued toward Leasor Lane, as well as a single family residence having some minor roof panel damage. 

The National Weather Service would like to thank Hardin County Emergency Management for assistance in providing damage reports and addresses, as well as the public reports that contributed to the survey.

Summary:

The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm damage survey around West Point Kentucky from a supercell storm last Friday night. The survey team found a somewhat  elevated and skipping EF0 tornado in and near West Point. The tornado began in a farmer`s field on the south side of town, with some trees twisted and snapped in the tallest portions of the trees.  The tornado uprooted and snapped a few trees in town as it moved to the northeast. Next it lifted a 20 by 12 shed roof onto a truck 15 yards away, in a northwesterly direction. A metal piece of the
roof went 35 yards upwind and was impaled on a stop sign. About a dozen homes had roof and siding damage. One homeowner showed a
security camera video with a distinct cyclonic swirl, which was clearly seen around 1055 pm.

The skipping tornado crossed US Highway 31W with a few trees snapped or twisted and lifted near the Ohio Valley Dragway.

This is the same cell that produced a EF0 tornado in Breckinridge County. The EF0 tornado damage began in far northwestern Hardin County and they survey team looked for damage in Bullitt County
and Jefferson County. However, nothing more than a few trees down could be located.

Summary:

This tornado was associated with the same parent thunderstorm as the Rineyville, KY tornado in Hardin County. This tornado redeveloped along Wilson Creek Road where several hard and soft wood trees were observed to be down in several directions, which included both snapped and uprooted trees. A carport roof was also partially blown away. The tornado then crossed Wilson Creek Road (Route 733) and affected several nearby residences with more tree damage to both hard and soft wood trees. No visible damage was observed toward the next hill side beyond the nearby farm property line. 

The National Weather Service would like to thank the property owners for their willingness to show the survey team damage around the property with great hospitality.