Dawson Springs Tornado: Significant Damage Reported Near Princeton And Charleston

Significant damage has been reported in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, after a tornado wreaked havoc in the area. Homes have been damaged, and trees are down near Princeton and Charleston.

Several residents and storm chasers took to social media to share details of the tornado sighting and the resulting damage in the area.

“Incredible tornado, horrific destruction that will become more clear with time. Droned the tornado and tracked it from touch fown to the other side of Dawson Springs Kentucky,” one person wrote.

Another wrote, “Huge damage in charleston near dawson springs. homes have been destored off there foundation.”

A third person wrote, “For those who pray, extend positive thoughts, light & love, whatever your preferred spiritual practice…please lift up my husband & our family in Dawson Springs, KY. They are still rebuilding from the devastating tornadoes in Dec 2021! Today they’ve been hit with even more!”

Another person wrote, “Not really words to describe the tornado that’s ongoing northeast of Dawson Springs Kentucky. There is a tremendous amount of debris in the air and massive debris fallout, likely from the community along Charleston Road that got hit moments ago.”

Meanwhile, at least one person is dead in Louisville after thunderstorms hit Kentucky early Sunday afternoon. Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) said the individual died after being struck by a fallen tree on Hobbs Station Road.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the person’s death in a social media post.

“I’m sad to report we’ve had one fatality following the severe weather that just moved through the area and some structural damage reported,” he wrote. “Please join me in holding this family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”