Heavy Snow from the Midwest into the Great Lakes; Locally Heavy Rain in the Western Gulf Coast

A significant winter storm will produce a broad area of moderate to heavy snow from the Midwest through the western Great Lakes. Significant snow accumulations of 6-12 inches, and locally more than 1 foot, and gusty wind may cause hazardous travel conditions. Thunderstorms, some severe, and showers may produce locally heavy rain and isolated flash flooding along the western Gulf Coast. Read More >

March 20, 1882
Counties: Fayette
F-scale: F2
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
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Narrative: Hit the northern part of Lexington. Houses were unroofed. Barns and the L&N roundhouse were flattened. The roof was torn off of the Tarr Distillery at 899 Manchester Street. According to the (Lexington) Weekly Press, the roof of "Mr. Sharp's house on the hill" was removed, and two chimneys were destroyed at the home of Mr. Bassett. One person was severely injured, and may have died later.

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Heavy Snow from the Midwest into the Great Lakes; Locally Heavy Rain in the Western Gulf Coast

Tornadoes of 1882