NWS: Deadly Laurel County tornado ranked as an EF-4

Tornado that hit Pulaski, Laurel Counties rated an EF-4

The tornado that struck in Pulaski County Friday night — and into the early morning hours continuing through neighboring Laurel County — has been officially determined to have been an EF-4.

Laurel County begins recovery after deadly Friday-night tornado

A powerful tornado hit Laurel County late Friday night — leaving behind extensive damage, 17 fatalities, and widespread power outages as response and recovery efforts continue throughout the area.

Hospital describes sudden surge of patients after Laurel County tornado

When a tornado tore through Laurel County Friday night, CHI St. Joseph Hospital in London was thrust into action in mere minutes."We actually started seeing patients come in before we knew there was a tornado alert it was that quickly," said John Yanes, president of Saint Joseph London.Hospital administrators reported that initial patients arrived via private vehicles, with dozens more transported by ambulances. In total, 108 patients were treat…

Tornadoes bring Laurel County Public Schools to close

LONDON, Ky. (KT) – Last weekend’s tornado outbreak that led to massive damage and at least 17 deaths in Laurel County alone, have led the Laurel County Public Schools to cancel the remaining days of classes, according to a posting…

NWS: Deadly Laurel County tornado ranked as an EF-4

​The twister had max winds of 170 mph, a max width of 1,700 yards and traveled 55.6 miles, according to the National Weather Service.

‘It looked like a war zone.’ Laurel County rebuilds after deadly tornado

LONDON, Kentucky — Following the EF4 tornado that struck Laurel County in Kentucky, the city and neighboring counties united to restore and rebuild the community. The tornado hit Laurel County around midnight on Friday, May 16, leaving 17 dead and two in critical care, according to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. The tornado damaged the southern part of the city, knocking down houses and businesses, including the London-Corbin airport and Levi Jacks…