Thunderstorm Wind — Jefferson, Kentucky
May 26, 2024 · NOAA Storm Events record
Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Magnitude
70 EG
Area
Jefferson
Event narrative (NOAA)
A large swath of straight line wind damage was observed across northeastern parts of Louisville, consistent with 75 to 80 mph winds. Numerous trees and power lines were downed by strong winds across the city. A 34 year old man was killed by debris on Hobbs Station Road in Anchorage.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.