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Neighborhood hit by a violent tornado a few hours ago
Posted on 5/17/25 at 2:55 am
Posted on 5/17/25 at 2:55 am
We live in London, KY. I had been monitoring the severe weather out to the west, including a long tracked supercell storm that had spawned multiple warnings along its track from Missouri.
The radar was showing a very defined hook and the weather guys mentioned a debris ball signature. At this point the storm was maybe 20 minutes due west.
We don’t have a basement or shelter, so I told my wife, we’re getting the dog and driving 15 mi south to get out of the path. Wife thought I was overreacting. I 100% knew to get out.
While parked in the neighboring town, got word that the tornado had went through our subdivision. All roads are blocked our deputy sheriff son got back to the house and said we have some damage, debris blown through master bedroom window. Tree limbs in the siding and some roof damage.
The other side of the subdivision is gone. Son said up to 7 fatal, multiple injuries. My heart is broken for those who lost everything. We’re safe at her brothers house , but I can’t sleep. Just an awful night.
The radar was showing a very defined hook and the weather guys mentioned a debris ball signature. At this point the storm was maybe 20 minutes due west.
We don’t have a basement or shelter, so I told my wife, we’re getting the dog and driving 15 mi south to get out of the path. Wife thought I was overreacting. I 100% knew to get out.
While parked in the neighboring town, got word that the tornado had went through our subdivision. All roads are blocked our deputy sheriff son got back to the house and said we have some damage, debris blown through master bedroom window. Tree limbs in the siding and some roof damage.
The other side of the subdivision is gone. Son said up to 7 fatal, multiple injuries. My heart is broken for those who lost everything. We’re safe at her brothers house , but I can’t sleep. Just an awful night.
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Posted on 5/17/25 at 3:08 am to BluegrassCardinal
that is horrifying, nothing more scary than a nightfall hurricane
Glad you listened to your instincts
Glad you listened to your instincts
Posted on 5/17/25 at 3:09 am to BluegrassCardinal
Sorry to hear this.
Gotta go with your gut.
Gotta go with your gut.
Posted on 5/17/25 at 3:15 am to lsuroadie
No doubt. I’ve rode a lot of tornado warnings out in my 53 years. Something told me to get the hell out, and I listened
Posted on 5/17/25 at 3:16 am to BluegrassCardinal
Tornadoes are my biggest fear, absolutely hate the frickers. Losing a house would suck, dying in one would be even worse. Just awful all the way around. Glad you made it out safe.
Posted on 5/17/25 at 3:39 am to BluegrassCardinal
Glad you’re safe. Saying a prayer for you and your community.
Posted on 5/17/25 at 4:19 am to BluegrassCardinal
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Wife thought I was overreacting.
Well for the rest of your lives together you have the perfect comeback when she says this in the future
Posted on 5/17/25 at 5:06 am to BluegrassCardinal
I’ve always said if you have time to get in your car then do so. They tell you to take cover which may not work unless you have a basement. Especially when a strong one is on the ground
Posted on 5/17/25 at 5:09 am to BluegrassCardinal
Glad you are safe. Violent storms here
Posted on 5/17/25 at 5:09 am to BluegrassCardinal
I’m currently visiting family in Ohio. Last night I sat on the porch and watched a lightning show across the river into Kentucky. Tornado sirens went off in town but I never saw anything on the radar where I’m at. Crazy stuff and glad you all are safe.
This post was edited on 5/17/25 at 10:43 am
Posted on 5/17/25 at 5:21 am to BluegrassCardinal
Good man. Wise decision.
My heartfelt condolences to your neighbors and their families. The Lord bless them all.
My heartfelt condolences to your neighbors and their families. The Lord bless them all.
Posted on 5/17/25 at 5:57 am to BluegrassCardinal
Damn good job, OP.
Posted on 5/17/25 at 6:04 am to lsufan112001
quote:
I’ve always said if you have time to get in your car then do so.
Just awful advice lol. Sure if you have significant time do it but hearing sirens or news reporting a touch down ain’t it
Posted on 5/17/25 at 6:23 am to BluegrassCardinal
Congratulations on listening to your gut. Sometimes you just have a feeling and you need to act on it.
Posted on 5/17/25 at 6:28 am to BluegrassCardinal
Glad you got out. Sad what happened there.
Posted on 5/17/25 at 6:43 am to BluegrassCardinal
Glad you’re safe. Prayers for all those affected by this.
Posted on 5/17/25 at 6:50 am to lsufan112001
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I’ve always said if you have time to get in your car then do so. They tell you to take cover which may not work unless you have a basement. Especially when a strong one is on the ground
It’s all a question of the situation.
If you see the type of tornado she’s describing (hook on radar, confirmed on ground) 10-15 mins away headed towards your location I agree you should go if your house isn’t brick or doesn’t have a storm shelter. I’ve seen too many houses in Dixie alley wiped out to the ground level to say otherwise.
But if the storm is two minutes away, your house has a storm shelter or you aren’t sure where it is it’s probably more dangerous to try to leave.
Posted on 5/17/25 at 7:32 am to BluegrassCardinal
Glad you’re ok, the damage being reported is crazy out of London.
Posted on 5/17/25 at 7:36 am to BluegrassCardinal
I'm glad you got out and are safe. Prayer to the families with loss of life.
Posted on 5/17/25 at 7:37 am to tWildcat
Wow, but the new norm. Prayers to all impacted.
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