Tornado #3 - Danville, KY
Boyle County
| Date | 1/12/2023 |
| Time (Local) | 9:10 - 9:11 AM EST |
| EF Rating | EF-1 |
| Est. Peak Winds | 95 MPH |
| Path Length | 0.84 miles |
| Max Width | 125 yds |
| Injuries/Deaths | 0/0 |
Summary: The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm damage survey in Boyle county for storms that rolled through mid- morning Thursday. The survey team determined the damage was consistent with an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 mph. The initial touchdown occurred near the intersection of Tibbs Ln and Waterworks Rd. A large, well-built garage sustained significant roof and side wall damage with a west side uplift of the foundation of the garage. The garage debris was thrown up to 150 yards to the east with portions of 2x4s being driven into the ground. There were several trees topped, snapped, and uprooted facing from the north to the southeast. An owner of one of the homes was on his back porch and saw the tornado, and went into his basem*nt. After some time, he came outside and 2 of his back porch support beams were bent and twisted. Winds in this area were determined to be 90 mph. Aerial photography from a drone showed significant tree damage along Waterworks Rd all the way to the Dix River. The drone showed that many trees were topped and/or twisted, and they were facing a northeasterly to southeasterly direction. At 2140 Waterworks Rd, the worst damage occurred, with significant tree damage all around a well-built house that did not have any damage. At the back of the house, two very large hardwood trees were uprooted right next to each other, creating an enormous crater. Most significantly, one tree was facing due east and the other northeast. Additionally, a fairly well-built barn lost several roof panels. The owners of the house described a 15 second deafening noise, with pine cones hitting their house from multiple directions. Winds at this house were 95mph. Drone photography showed the tree damage ended at the Dix River, but the survey team went across to the other side of the river to Taylor Rd and Stoney Point Rd, and no damage was found at all. The drone also showed a lot of straight line wind damage on both sides of the tornado, with trees facing from a westerly to easterly direction. Winds outside of the tornado were between 60 to 65 mph. The National Weather Service would like to thank Sam Butler and Brian Caldwell from Boyle County Emergency Management. | |
