Analysis by LightBox of the tornado’s path through Kentucky and a search of 2,000 databases demonstrate the environmental risks such a force of nature presents.

Maps issued by NWS Louisville at 12:03 p.m. showed southwestern Kentucky, including Bowling Green, under a greater than 10% risk for tornadoes of at least EF-2 strength within 25 miles.

Kentucky's recent years of tornadoes have brought tragedy, but despite decades of data, the state's risk of deadly events is still ill-defined.

Kentucky’s risk for tornadoes is low Tuesday, ‘but not zero.’ Expect wind gusts, rain By Aaron Mudd. November 29, 2022 10:36 AM. A graphic displaying the areas included in a severe weather ...

A massive tornado that swept across the Kentucky counties left a trail of destruction in its path, marked by a physical scar visible from space.

A tornado outbreak is possible across much of the South Tuesday, and while the risk is slight or even marginal across most of Kentucky – it’s not zero, National Weather Service meteorologist ...

Waste and debris left behind by Kentucky tornadoes could pose further health risks for residents and those involved in the cleanup process. Above, a general view of tornado damaged structures on ...

Severe storms with a chance of tornadoes, flooding, severe winds, and large hail are expected in some parts of the WOWK-TV viewing area Tuesday, May 20, 2025 ...

Storms on Friday night into Saturday morning produced a tornado outbreak across Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction ...

Lightning illuminates the monster tornado shrouded in darkness that eventually devastated Mayfield, Kentucky on Dec. 10, 2021. Author: Joseph Garcia Published: 12:00 PM EDT April 2, 2025 ...

In Kentucky, the counties that tend to see the most tornadoes are in the western half of the state, particularly west of Interstate 165, formerly named the Natcher Parkway, Jarvis said.

Late in the evening on May 16 and in the early hours of May 17, 2025, a tornado tore apart homes and businesses in southern Kentucky. At least 19 people died as a result. In the wake of the ...