Campbellsville Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
February 9, 2023 - High Wind
Power lines were brought down by high winds in Campbellsville.
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January 19, 2023 - Strong Wind
Two power poles carrying main transmission lines were broken, causing power outages in Campbellsville. The call about the broken power poles was received around the time that the Taylor County Kentucky Mesonet site gusted to 55 miles per hour.
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December 22, 2022 - Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 inch accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chills of -25 were observed on the morning of the 23rd. Extreme cold strained the power grid and rolling blackouts were implemented by utility companies.
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January 1, 2022 - Tornado
NWS Storm Survey Teams found EF-1 tornado damage just north of Campbellsville. The timing for this tornado was based on eyewitness accounts.||The first evidence of touchdown was on Salem Church Road, where several outbuildings had damage. The tornado then continued into the Woodhill subdivision where several homes sustained mostly roof damage. The tornado then continued downstream, crossing Hwy 289 and then following along Hwy 3211, Red Fern Rd. Several homes experienced damage here, again mostly with roof issues, but multiple trees were also uprooted and/or snapped.||Additional damage occurred along Palestine Rd and Sharp Ln, mostly roofing damage, but some of the debris falling downstream hit and broke off parts of a low brick wall. Two power poles in the area were bent roughly 30 degrees, with one cracked at the base but still standing.||The tornado caused its last damage along Old Spurlington Road near US Hwy 68. A two-story home had some roofing damage along the top ridge. A tree on the southwest side of the home surprisingly did not fall on the house, but a nearby air conditioner unit was pushed partly off its foundation. A little bit downstream, closer to Hwy 68, a large garage structure had significant roofing damage and a wall buckling outward.||A house and barn were damaged just downstream of Hwy 68. An eyewitness reported seeing the tornado lifting in this area. A motorist said it crossed KY 744 in front of him, and it was not touching the ground right after it went through his area.||Side note: this tornado track was parallel to and about 4 miles southeast of the EF-3 tornado that tracked through the region on December 11, 2021.
Lorain - Spurlington
January 1, 2022 - Tornado
NWS Storm Survey Teams found EF-1 tornado damage just north of Campbellsville. The timing for this tornado was based on eyewitness accounts.||The first evidence of touchdown was on Salem Church Road, where several outbuildings had damage. The tornado then continued into the Woodhill subdivision where several homes sustained mostly roof damage. The tornado then continued downstream, crossing Hwy 289 and then following along Hwy 3211, Red Fern Rd. Several homes experienced damage here, again mostly with roof issues, but multiple trees were also uprooted and/or snapped.||Additional damage occurred along Palestine Rd and Sharp Ln, mostly roofing damage, but some of the debris falling downstream hit and broke off parts of a low brick wall. Two power poles in the area were bent roughly 30 degrees, with one cracked at the base but still standing.||The tornado caused its last damage along Old Spurlington Road near US Hwy 68. A two-story home had some roofing damage along the top ridge. A tree on the southwest side of the home surprisingly did not fall on the house, but a nearby air conditioner unit was pushed partly off its foundation. A little bit downstream, closer to Hwy 68, a large garage structure had significant roofing damage and a wall buckling outward.||A house and barn were damaged just downstream of Hwy 68. An eyewitness reported seeing the tornado lifting in this area. A motorist said it crossed KY 744 in front of him, and it was not touching the ground right after it went through his area.||Side note: this tornado track was parallel to and about 4 miles southeast of the EF-3 tornado that tracked through the region on December 11, 2021.
Lorain - Spurlington
Episodes
June 11, 2023
As a cold front dropped southeast through the Lower Ohio Valley, two lines of enhanced convection moved through central Kentucky. This produced severe hail and severe wind damage to trees in five counties in south central Kentucky. One falling tree caused damage to a camper in Taylor County and others caused power line damage in Simpson County.
April 18, 2017
Seasonably warm conditions combined with passing weather disturbances led to isolated severe thunderstorms across central Kentucky April 18 and 19. Two counties reported isolated trees and power lines down .
Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
