| Event |
Lightning |
| State |
KENTUCKY |
| County/Area |
CHRISTIAN |
| WFO |
PAH |
| Begin Date |
10/02/2009 01:30:00 CST-6 |
| Begin Range |
0 |
| Begin Azimuth |
N |
| Begin Location |
OAK GROVE |
| Begin Lat/Lon |
36.67/-87.43 |
| End Date |
10/02/2009 01:30:00 CST-6 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
70.00K |
| Crop Damage |
0.00K |
| Episode Narrative |
Scattered thunderstorms occurred ahead of a cold front as it crossed into western Kentucky. |
| Event Narrative |
A lightning strike caused considerable damage at the Oak Grove City Hall. Computer equipment used by the police department and city workers was damaged. Lightning struck the communications antenna on the side of the building. The main radio terminal used by emergency dispatchers was destroyed. |