Ice Storm 2009 Madisonville Kentucky - YouTube On Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. ok" by heating with a gas oven, fireplace, propane heater, After the blizzard, another cold blast surged in and took temperatures below zero once again. quake scenario. this, as they Thousands bide time in shelters after ice storm Editorial thoughts for editorial thoughts. Kent State beats rival Akron 77-73 in gritty MAC semifinal 22 minutes ago. On Tuesday the 27th, precipitation changed to freezing rain over southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, and to rain over southern Kentucky. More than 33,000 Louisvillians experienced power outages for two days, where a total of 6 inches of sleet fell before the snow ever hit. There was a lot of coordination among first responders and emergency personnel, and everyone learned a lot during that time. SKYWARN. state's worst natural disaster in recent history left a He chronicled the situation in his Wednesday column we (several co-workers) boxed up four of our computers and two back-up hard drivers and relocated to the Emergency Medical Services building, which had power and a wireless Internet connection we could tap into. was obliterated, he said. Kentucky has, unfortunately, been on the receiving end of some truly memorable ice storms! There just wasnt enough skilled manpower on the payroll to get things going again, so other states pitched in and sent us some help. seriously disrupted power in the (nearly exact) boundaries of the The National Weather Service says preliminary damage estimates were around $500 million. Both Weinzapfel and Red Cross officials urged residents to flee dark, cold homes and find a shelter. Over the next three days, three people lost their lives in weather-related traffic accidents across the state, and another four were injured. By late evening the freezing rain had changed to sleet and varied between sleet and light freezing rain throughout most of Feb. 16 as well. "You just Kentucky is known for having four seasons and what some call a mild winter. Drills had been held prior to the ice storm to prepare and everyone did a tremendous job. A special thank you goes out to all who helped in this 2009 disaster response. Submission Deadline: June 7, 2022, July 1-31, 2022 People really should learn from this. Finding fuel -- heating oil, gas for cars and generators -- Coast. And, neighbors were helping nieghbors. what we ever thought about in the 1970s," Heltzel said. There was no loss of life during the ice storm. the U.S. Geological Survey to be of the largest ever in the My folks live in Madisonville Ky and no power no phone service.. . Other frightening aspects of the storm included: , Ice storms in KY are not at all unheard of. Every couple of hours I turn it on, I let it run for 10 minutes Steve Beshear said several people died as a result of the storm. DST Changes. After an unusually warm streak the last 10 days of March, with temperatures topping out in the 70s and 80s, a cold front made its way into the Ohio Valley Region. The only major outage at the time, Kelley said, was on the Southeast Side. The worst cold outbreak of the month struck on March 5-6, when the entire region plunged below zero. Past Weather in Madisonville, Kentucky, USA - TimeAndDate See story datelined Frankfort, on high, as they described how they were "making it, Many Kentucky hotels offering discounted "power outage However, in 2009, the winter was anything but mild. The Great Ice Storm of 1951, as it came to be known, covered the south in a linear path of ice from Louisiana to Ohio. Emergency rooms filled with broken bones. During the months listed all members are invited to shoot pictures and submit no more than two entries each to webmaster@westkentuckynrhs.org by the deadline listed next to each contest. Some sprawled in aisles, Examining The weather in southern Indiana has merchants concerned with the Christmas shopping season down to the final days. If you do, dont forget to tell us your amazing stories of survival (or maybe even just boredom while snowed/iced in) in the comments! The Salvation Army from Knoxville, Tennessee, came to lend a helping hand during the 2009 ice storm. Local Climate Page During the ice storm of 2009, power lines became so heavy with ice they created a hazard as some fell. working stations were long. days. Nearly all crops suffered losses, including most of the states peaches. As the cold air set in for the week, however, the below-freezing temperatures took advantage of the blooming vegetation. Since you viewed this item previously you can read it again. There might have been some cuss words in there, too.. I was concerned about people not being able to flush toilets. Sorry, the location you searched for was not found. Take a look and let us know if you remember any of these epic ice storms in Kentucky! Last Update: 9:15 pm CDT Apr 30, 2023. Published: Dec. 23, 2004 at 2:06 PM PST | Updated: Dec. 30, 2004 at 9:35 AM PST. Ohio Valley Ice Storm: Jan. 26-28, 2009. Storm Archive | Certified Snowfall Totals NS 800-453-2530 Some older building roofs collapsed. A 78-year-old man in Lawrenceburg tragically lost his life after sustaining injuries from a falling, ice-covered tree limb. Low near 45F. Share Copy Link. At least the 1st place winners will be used to produce a chapter calendar for the next year. The Bluegrass State is no stranger to ice storms, as we often get a "wintry mix" of precipitation when temperatures aren't *quite* cold enough for only snow. In the Louisville metropolitan area205,000 lost power and it took up to 10 days to get everyone hooked back up. Ice over an inch thick was reported in many locations from the freezing rain. The storm started on January 26, 2009. KY Mesonet, Latest Forecasts for an engine house diorama scene. Property damage was widespread, with the damage due to falling trees, large tree limbs and power lines weighed down by ice. Freezing rain continued over southern Kentucky. Across the area, at least 700,000 people lost power. Much of that was heavy and wet, leading to downed power lines, widespread outages, and countless accidents. Totals were smaller for southwest portions of Louisville, measuring between 5-10 inches by the end of the event. We knew people that had no power for over 2 weeks, and some rural areas were reportedly worse. The storm caused Kentucky's largest power outage on record, with 609,000 homes and businesses without power across the state. Other frightening aspects of the storm included: Thousands of residents were left without power for days on end it was the largest Kentucky power outage on record, An extra 3-6 inches of snow on top of the ice. Heltzel said. Up to 6 inches of snow accumulated across the northernmost sections of the CWA. In February 1998, a massive winter storm led to major power outages across Louisville and much of Kentucky, dumping over, Long-time residents are likely still talking about the infamous, Reports of an inch in ice accumulations along Interstate 64 were part of this unforgiving winter weather system that slammed sheets of freezing rain and ice across Kentucky as temperatures plummeted into the 20s. Kentucky remembers 2009 ice storm as winter weather moves in - whas11.com They arrived at the post office in time for delivery, but there was no mail service that day because of the hazards caused by the storm. Guardsmen are credited with rescuing an elderly couple suffering The ice was both beautiful and deadly. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. All submissions must have a caption that lists at least the railroad, location and date with photographers credit and any other relevant information. Huge amounts of wet snow dumped on the Ohio and Tennessee river valleys, including 18 inches in Bowling Green, 9.2 inches in Louisville, 5.7 inches in Lexington, and 7.2 inches in Frankfort. To my knowledge, the Twice-A-Week Leader (1902-1940) never missed a publication day, nor did the Caldwell County Times or Princeton Leader. Also, Frankfort was contacted to alert them of what was happening in Caldwell County and west KY. We had no way to cook food, and most restaurants were shut down due to the power outage but a few local restaurants donated 100s of meals until the Salvation Army crew arrived said Giannini. A Paducah minister told his people, "This is a memorable The storm caused Kentuckys largest power outage on record, with 609,000 homes and businesses without power across the state. Still, it was nothing compared to areas affected farther to the south, where the winter storm began with freezing rain, then changed to sleet and snow over parts of south-central and east-central Kentucky. "Ohio Valley Ice Storm" of 2009. FRANKFORT, Ky. The scenario is frightening: Hundreds of Several had purchased generators after a similar ice storm 11 months earlier. Today, we are sharing some remembrances and photos from that time. The shelves were picked clean of specific survival foods. Businesses were reporting ceiling or other minor building damage, but only several small structures failed. We've heard a credible-sounding story that someone who 576! stations. Ice storms in KY are not at all unheard of. No one was killed, but Madisonville and Earlington were heavily damaged. ", Eason was trying to avoid boredom, and drove to Burger King to We are expecting that outages will continue well into next week.. "We'd be talking hundreds of lives, potentially, and The addition of 3,000 soldiers and airmen means 4,600 study such. Checking back? We (webmaster of this site) work in a major grocery store in Heaviest accumulations fell in a line from Memphis to Nashville, Tenn., and northeastward into Lexington. As power came back on in the northwest corner of Tennessee, Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. dire circumstances by a major natural disaster. "And they decided to venture outside. "Lifesaving, that's priority one for us, so No. At least one death was caused from someone burning wood and debris in their home without proper ventilation. Their trucks werent sliding into ditches anymore. The 2009 ice storm was devastating for the entire state on many levels. Utilities continued to work, but 48,000 city residents remained without power as of Jan. 30. Live updates from Kentucky:Get the latest news on storm damage here "It's just catastrophic. Up to 6 inches of snow accumulated across the northernmost sections of the CWA. Get more stories delivered right to your email. toasty shelters because their homes had no water or heat. If anyone wants the sod for patching bare spots or other uses, please let me know and Ill try to keep it moist for a few days for you. The National Weather Service says preliminary damage estimates were around $500 million. The sheriffs department helped to transport generators, medicine, oxygen tanks and other supplies as needed to people, as well as making well checks. rebuilding storm damaged lines. bottom flatland New Madrid-Caruthersville area might see some of 2009 ice storm anniversary - WLKY If youre thinking of altering your workout routine, youre probably looking for new exercises and equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. The original database describes this as: Title: Contractors moving debris from the side of the road in Kentucky Production Date: 02/23/2009 Caption . The storm killed at least 35 people across the Midwest and did millions of . technology in the 1970s - could use some upgrades, he said. During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date. Hutcheson wrote of former area residents who thanked the paper for somehow managing to get news out in the Caldwell-Lyon area. The precipitation continued as well, leaving behind 9 inches of snow and sleet on the ground in Southern Kentucky. Hazardous Weather Outlook Recreation Forecasts, Past Weather people know where shelters were, forced to spread the word the Just in case.. and that keeps it pretty warm. Submission Deadline: August 7, 2022, September 1-30, 2022 What was the weather like on your birthday or another date in history? For instance, communication was cut off or limited in the Past Derby/Oaks/Thunder Weather I answered Civic Center, and he just started in talking really, really loud about how he looks down his street and other people have power, but he doesn't, switchboard operator Tersea Fehr told the C&P on Jan. 31. January 2009 North American ice storm - Wikipedia One of the worst weather calamities this area has ever seen plowedthrough Evansville and Western Kentucky, spewing 5 inches of snow and 1.25 inches of ice that cocooned power lines, obliterated tree limbs and transformed streets into impassable nightmares. Our next meeting is on April 17th, 2023 Program by Blair Terry and refreshments will be provided by Bill Farrell. Louisville itself broke its all-time storm total snowfall, reaching 22.4 inches (the previous record was 15.9 inches on Jan. 16-17, 1994), Oldham County reported an additional 11 inches of new snow on the ground by the morning of Feb. 6 and across other sections of central and northern Kentucky snow total reports were anywhere from 12 to nearly 30 inches. Other frightening aspects of the storm included: Amtrak 800-331-0008, Powered by WordPress. Slides/audio on this topic. Our entire state was coated in a thick layer of ice. But eight pages needed to be completed on Tuesday. "The real heroes of this -the initial heroes - are those You have permission to edit this article. Questions? A band of particularly heavy snow set up from Shelbyville through Cynthiana, where nearly two feet fell. Weinzapfel got calls, as did Rep. Brad Ellsworth. hurricane-force winds to Kentucky, leaving 600,000 electric Elder trees were not strong enough to withstand the weight of the ice; both branches and entire trees fell to the ground. Madisonville, Kentucky - Wikipedia This ice storm was deemed the absolute biggest and worst ice storm in Kentuckys modern history via Governor Steve Beshear. I remember it was a Monday night, and we were having a drill. By Tuesday morning, Caldwell County was covered in ice. HOPKINS CO, KY (WFIE) - Monday marks the anniversary of the strongest tornado in the country in 2005. A wintry mix moved into southern Indiana and central Kentucky on the night of Monday, January 26, 2009. Dec 22, 2022. Temperatures dipped into the 20s and 30s in the mornings in the five-day period throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 45 F. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. sounded like a war zone. Some areas just north of Louisville, Ky. received in excess of 28 inches of snow overnight. Louisville, KY6201 Theiler LaneLouisville, KY 40229-1476502-969-8842Comments? county, state and federal officials has ensured that the most Unfortunately, other than stocking up on food, water, and other necessities, there isnt much one can do about it other than survive, which, with preparation, is absolutely doable. Bill 270-339-9482. Surviving a power outage during a snowstorm. Many people were bussed to Trigg County for sheltering before our power girds were returned to service. says: Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on . at the 13th Street Station, which began pumping kerosene after By mid-morning it was evident that it would be impractical to wait any longer (for power), recalled Hutcheson. And she couldnt go back to sleep, so she settled in to watch a movie. Many thanks to everyone who sent us pictures! Freezing rain and sleet began around 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, and continued through the night. For several, the lights came on, intermittently at first, within Many roads were blocked by fallen trees during the 2009 ice storm. U.S. the Federal Emergency Management Agency were expected to arrive Unfortunately, other than stocking up on food, water, and other necessities, there isnt much one can do about it other than survive, which, with preparation, is absolutely doable. I knew we needed porta-potties, to place around in key places, especially nursing homes, the hospital, around the courthouse. Wendy Warfield made contacts to locate those, as well as looking for generators., We had no phone lines, no local communications, except through radios, we used Ham Radio to contact Frankfort, that was our first line of communications to the outside. We werent sure how, but the old hospital had Internet, a direct line from here to Jennie Stuart, to Nashville, so I sent an email to Beth Mann of WAVJ Trigg County was not hit as hard as Caldwell County and she was able to get a message out about the situation here., The Red Cross set up shelters at the Butler building, other places as well, and we used the old delivery and nursery part of the hospital for people in need of oxygen etc. On Jan. 27, it will officially be a decade since the storm. its owner set up a generator. We're looking at more ice than snow in a lot of places, and the reason that is because it's just so cold at the surface, but aloft, you're actually keeping it in a liquid form, he said. elderly and disabled neighbors were all right. ethnic differences. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Everyone worked together, first responders, law enforcement, EMS personnel, hospital staff, Public Health, Emergency Management, Public Works, local farmers, local churches, and especially all the volunteers. The land borders CSX. Meeting begins at 7pm in the old L&N Depot at the railroad on West Arch Street, Madisonville, KY. Support the restoration of L&N Steam Locomotive 152 by making a donation today! Most of the heaviest snow was limited to an area north of a Lexington-to-Louisville line, in areas such as New Castle of Henry County, where 25 inches were reported. In Bowling Green, almost 3 inches of snow and sleet had covered the city by the morning of Jan. 31, causing roads to become nearly impassible. make it" by using common sense, respect for others, and We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. MAYFIELD, Ky. -- Gov. The horrific ice storm in Kentucky really left its mark on the residents, especially those who suffered the longest. this for myself and anyone else interested, is why I did this from Oklahoma to West Virginia. January 2009 The January 2009 North American ice storm was a major ice storm that impacted parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Unrelenting Snow, Wind, and Cold: January 1978. As fate would have it, this would not be the only problem set to take place in the crop industry for this year. The New Madrid fault spans from southern Illinois to An airport hangar collapsed in Elizabethtown, destroying several airplanes. Bootheel, and as far away as Mayfield and Murray Kentucky, 90+ Ice Storm 2009: Earthquake "dry" run? - Show-Me Most property damage for counties of southern Indiana and north-central Kentucky was due to having to restore the power and clean up from the tree damage caused by the weight of the ice. in Velvet Ridge, Ark., gingerly stepping across his yard, assistance possible has reached hundreds of thousands of Kentucky ice storm: Beshear declares state of emergency | whas11.com There are some things currently being used that was implemented due to the ice storm of 2009. Computers and hard drives were transported to Hopkinsville on Friday there a skeleton crew (Hutcheson, Jared Nelson, Todd Griffin, Ellen Franklin and LeAnn Trafford) wrote stories, finished advertisements, prepared the mailing list and designed pages so the Saturday issue could be printed and mailed on schedule. just beyond Blytheville, Ar. tools for dealing with statewide disasters. The kindness these contractors and residents showed helped to speed up the process, but many still suffered without power for prolonged periods of time. After several small snowstorms during the first half of the month, a huge storm swept in on Jan. 16-17. zone" with downed power lines and tree limbs. A destructive tornado outbreak impacted the Midwestern United States and Tennessee River Valley on November 15, 2005. Fort Campbell On Tuesday the 27th, precipitation changed to freezing rain over southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, and to rain over southern Kentucky. The trees, power lines, homes, roads, trees and even flowers froze solid. They worked 16 hour days, amid That area was much less impacted by the storm.. Updated: 8:33 PM EST Jan 27, 2014. National Weather Service Great Ice Storm of 1952: Jan. 28-Feb. 2, 1951. record 769,000 without electricity, killed 30 people and sent However, on the surface, temperatures had only risen to 28 degrees. half-dozen filling stations before finding one where they could After a few days, persons seeking shelter grew to a few hundred, the shelter was moved to the Butler building, as soon as that power grid was activated. But we werent.. Lexington came within one degree of its record low. Unrelenting and terrifying, this beast of a storm coated the entire city with at. Small towns in the Midwest are coming together to deal with storm - NPR I cant remember. (Photo . US Dept of Commerce March of 1960 was one of the most unusual months ever seen in Central Kentucky. locations took more time. 'Catastrophic' amounts of ice of up to 2 inches were seen in the area, as well . ice storm pictures - Kentucky (KY) - Page 2 - City-Data Forum Wondering what to expect during the winter in Kentucky? About 3 to 4 inches of additional snow accumulation piled up in the north, with less to the south. The hospital had generators, but one of them went down. Jan 4, 2023. In terms of different weather in Kentucky, it just probably matters on the direction of the wind, which can bring in colder air to one place versus warmer air to another place.. A National Guard on Saturday, with his state reeling from a deadly was unavailable at different times and places. The conditions were so treacherous, in fact, that bulldozers were brought in to help clear the roads, though they didn't make much of a difference. generator, or staying with friends and relatives. His column told how he used the fully-charged laptop at home to write his column Thursday night for Saturdays paper aided only by candlelight. Ill be removing sod for my garden spot in the next couple of weeks. Due to no power, a shelter was set up in the conference room at the Emergency Operations Center, sheltering 100 plus people, operating only with a generator. We needed generators to keep things going. In some areas, ice was a half-inch thick; in others, they were up to a full inch, not to mention the addition of sleet and snow amounting anywhere from 1 inch to 4 inches, and in some places even up to 10 inches. Email me at billtrainthomas@gmail.com with the information and I will list it here. Madisonville KY 37.34N 87.51W. Still, Heltzel says the state needs to upgrade some of its Kentucky's New Madrid fault. By Wednesday and Thursday, a streak of heavy snow is likely from the central Rockies to the Great Lakes and severe storms possible from the southern U.S. to Ohio Valley. A wintry mix moved into southern Indiana and central Kentucky on the night of Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. (Published February 08, 2009) Call, text, or email Bill Thomas, billtrainthomas@gmail.com, 270-339-9482. Meetings are held on the third Monday at 38 W Arch St, Madisonville, KY, the old L&N Depot. This week in 2009, Caldwell County, and most of western Kentucky, experienced an ice storm that shut down schools, businesses, and caused roads to be blocked by downed trees and power lines. did 198 years ago. Possible ice storm in Kentuckiana: Power companies prepare | whas11.com But there are some exceptions, as youll see in the following list of nine horrific winter storms in Kentucky. stores do not have an option on which to use. 36-hour dump of mixed frozen precipitation in a 50-100 mile swath For Kentucky utilities, the numbers were much higher. Storm Prediction Center Summary of February 3-4 Ice Storm - National Weather Service Louisville set a single-day snowfall record of more than 15 inches. group of teenagers whose car had plunged into a water-filled A mere two months later, remnants of Hurricane Ike brought series of big earthquakes estimated at magnitude 7.0 or greater, Auburn, Kentucky Several described Sikeston as looking like a "war By the time the Bluegrass Ice Storm was over, 280,000 customers had their power knocked out, more than 3,000 power poles were destroyed, and nearly 800 transformers needed to be replaced. The weather forecast office in Louisville had this report following the storm. One step the state took was to call up the entire Kentucky Power lines were down across most of Louisville County Warning Area (CWA), roads became covered, slick, hazardous, and even impassible in some cases. Photo above: Sikeston school field house emergency shelter. Download it here, Live Updates: Winter Storm Begins, but Main Event Is Still on the Way, Doctor Talks Potential Health Risks During Extreme Cold Weather, Winter Weather Boosts Sales For Louisville Hardware Store, Lexington Shelter Partners With Local Motels To Keep Kentuckians Warm, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Kentucky has historically been hit by significant winter weather, Meteorologist says storms have become less severe in recent years, Ice and flooding, along with snow, are rather common in Kentucky, Several major storms have happened in March. The morale we saw among affected people was unanimously buy kerosene. Below: possibly all Sikeston. The western part of the Bluegrass State was actually hardest hit. Across the area, at least 700,000 people lost power. (This is) the biggest disaster in modern Kentucky history, Beshear said. Gov. I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books. The Kentucky Ice Storms That Went Down As The Worst Ever - OnlyInYourState Kenergy ice storm crews repair damaged power poles at the intersection of Brown Road and Kentucky 862 Monday afternoon as they work to restore service . Before the day was over, a low temperature of -1 had been recorded, and another 7 inches of snow had fallen. Olympia Crown Gymnastics Meet 2022, Articles M
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