Residents urged to avoid travel in damaged areas to avoid hampering response

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2021) –  KYTC crews are out clearing debris from highways to assist with emergency response efforts after tornados and strong winds rolled through the region overnight.  The storms left a swath of downed trees and debris across several counties.

The hardest hit areas are between Princeton and Dawson Springs along the Interstate 69 Corridor in Caldwell and Hopkins counties.

We have the following County-by-County report:

Caldwell County
I-69 is open and clear
U.S. 62 remains blocked between Princeton and Dawson Springs
KY 293 is blocked south of Princeton
Crews are checking main routes then moving to secondary highways

Christian County
Main damage in Pembroke Area
KY 345 is blocked

Hopkins County
Hardest hit areas are Dawson Springs, Bramsley, and Earlington
Numerous highways and roads are blocked, particular in Dawson Springs

Muhlenberg County
Bremen area is hardest hit
Several homes have been blown into the roadway
Blocked highways include KY 81, KY 181, and KY 175

McLean County
Hardest hit area is around Sacramento and south part of county
KY 85 South is blocked

Ohio County
Hardest hit area is Fordsville and north part of county
KY 69 is blocked between Hartford and Fordsville
KY 1164, KY 878, and KY 919 are reported blocked

Hancock County
Damage mainly in southern parts of county

The information above is a best-assessment at this time.  It may be well after daylight before a more accurate update will be available.

The KYTC Webster County Crew has personnel assisting Hopkins County and Hancock County.  Other counties with minimal or no damage will be providing assistance in hardest hit counties in the morning.

Residents of areas hit by the storm are reminded not to attempt to move downed power lines.

Emergency Managment agencies are asking the public to stay out of the damaged areas to avoid hampering emergency response efforts.