Possible Tornado Hits Lawrence County

By Lilly Adkins

BSN Associate Editor

LOUISA —Louisa Fire Department Chief Eddie Preston posted photos of damage from Monday’s storms which showed multiple homes were damaged with some partial collapse along Cottonwood and Birch Road, just outside of Louisa.

Preston said in his post that it is yet to be declared a tornado, but the National Weather Service would be there Tuesday to conduct a survey of the damage.

Emergency Management Director Travis Hughes also announced areas that had suffered damage from the storm.

“This afternoon’s storm did cause damage to our area. State Route 1185, Aspen Lane, Route 3 North, near Hwy. 1185, Fuller’s Ridge and US 23 had several places hit that caused damage to houses and outbuildings,” Hughes said. “We had several trees that fell on power and cable lines that were affected.”

Hughes went on to announce that AEP had been notified and that they have crews out assessing the damages caused by the storm, while also working to restore power in areas where there isn’t any.”

Today’s response to what is yet to be declared a tornado on Cottonwood and Birch Road, just outside of Louisa. Multiple homes were damaged with some partial collapse. Some residents had to be helped out of their homes due to the storm damage. The National Weather Service will be here in the morning to conduct a survey of the damage.