NWS reports 5 tornadoes in southern Indiana, 1 in Ky. from Sunday storms

A NWS storm survey found evidence an EF-1 tornado impacted portions of the Indiana University...
A NWS storm survey found evidence an EF-1 tornado impacted portions of the Indiana University Southeast campus in New Albany.(NWS Louisville)
Published: May. 7, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville area was met was severe thunderstorms Sunday morning, leaving several without power.

As of Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service confirmed five EF-1 tornadoes in southern Indiana and one tornado in Kentucky as a result of the storms.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service around 9 a.m. on Sunday.

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The National Weather Service later confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit the north side of New Albany off Grant Line Road near IU Southeast campus.

Winds were estimated to be around 100 mph.

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Another EF-1 tornado was confirmed in southern Floyd County, Indiana at The Sporting Club and at the Farm.

Winds were estimated to be around 95 mph.

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Viewers from the affected areas sent in photos and videos of the storm as it passed through.

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On Monday, NWS Louisville determined an EF-1 tornado hit near Hamby Road in Georgetown, Indiana. The tornado was a short track, with wind speeds estimated at around 90 mph.

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A fourth tornado was confirmed in Georgetown, Indiana. NWS said the tornado was an EF-0 with wind speeds estimated around 80 mph in the Brookwood subdivision.

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A fifth tornado was confirmed Monday afternoon in Shelby County, Kentucky. NWS said the tornado was an EF-0 with 75 mph winds.

The tornado passed through between Valero and Black and Decker buildings near Shelbyville.

On Tuesday, NWS confirmed a sixth tornado from Sunday’s storms. An EF-1 tornado was reported in southern Floyd County, about three miles south of Edwardsville, Indiana.

Winds were estimated around 90 mph.

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