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 >

January 17, 1870
Counties: Barren
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Deaths: 8
Injuries: 30
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Time: 6:00am
Narrative: A tornado moved northeast from near Park City to Cave City. Fifty homes were damaged or destroyed, mostly in and near Cave City. Some of the dead were found 300 yards from where they were sleeping. The Masonic Hall and two churches were destroyed. The track may very well have continued on past Barren County.