Severe Thunderstorm Threat From the Central Plains to the Northeast; Extreme HeatRisk for the East Coast

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains to the Northeast through this evening. Widespread damaging winds are the primary threat but hail and a tornado or two is also possible. Extremely dangerous heat continues across the Eastern U.S. Warm overnight low temperatures will provide little to no relief. Read More >

March 16, 1942
Counties: Grayson, Hardin
F-scale: F4
Deaths: 9
Injuries: 40
Path width: 200 yards
Path length: 30 miles
Time: 6:15pm
Narrative: Moved east-northeast from north of Caneyville to near Summit. People died in seven different homes north of Caneyville, Millwood, Leitchfield, Clarkson, and Summit. About twenty homes were destroyed, and some were swept completely away. Two of the deaths were in Hardin County.

March 16, 1942
Counties: Nelson
F-scale: F3
Deaths: 4
Injuries: 20
Path width: 200 yards
Path length: 15 miles
Time: 7:30pm
Narrative: Moved east-northeast, passing north of Bardstown, killing people in three different homes. Rural homes were leveled from near Deatsville to Cox's Creek.