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LAUREL COUNTY — As a result of the deadly tornado that struck the area late Friday night, at least 17 Laurel Countians are reportedly deceased, according to Governor Andy Beshear. Beshear ...
Based on NWS records, the EF-4 tornado was the deadliest tornado in the NWS’s Jackson, Kentucky coverage area. The last fatality because of a tornado in Laurel County was more than a decade ago ...
Storm surveyors in Russell County found EF-2 tornado damage, according to the NWS. That tornado also moved into Pulaski County and damaged many areas. A 93-year-old woman died in Russell County.
The sheriff’s office said the reported tornado touched down in Laurel County at approximately 11:49 p.m. Friday and traveled across Keavy Road, Old Whitley Road and the London-Corbin Airport.
The National Weather Service says the powerful tornado was on the ground for more than 55 miles. The National Weather Service confirms four tornadoes touched down in Kentucky on Friday. One of ...
BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. — A team of Bullitt County firefighters was deployed to Laurel County on Memorial Day to help fight fires and assist with ongoing tornado recovery efforts. A deadly EF-4 ...
Congressman Hal Rogers visited Laurel County for the first time since the tornado, hosting an appreciation luncheon for the first responders. The gathering included medics, firefighters, and law ...
It’s now been over three months since a powerful EF-4 tornado ripped through parts of Pulaski and Laurel counties. Chris ...
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Laurel County man is in the ICU at UK Hospital after Friday night's tornado tore through his neighborhood. "Every morning is a new challenge to wake up, and to ...
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — In the aftermath of a tornado in Laurel County, KY, several residents are still recovering from the severe weather event's impact on the community. Multiple people are dead ...
Nine dead after reported tornado in Laurel County, Kentucky News May 17, 2025 / 08:01 AM EDT Multiple fatalities have been confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky following a reported tornado overnight.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Neighbors are still recovering from a tornado that hit parts of Laurel County, Kentucky. Just as quickly as the tornado tore through the county, people stepped up to help.