Guthrie, KY – A tornado that struck Todd County overnight has officially been rated an EF-1, according to a preliminary damage survey from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Paducah. The twister touched down north of Guthrie early Saturday, carving a 1.65-mile path and producing peak winds of 98 mph. The event marks the 61st tornado to hit the region in 2025 across the NWS Paducah 58-county forecast area.
According to the National Weather Service, the tornado occurred between 12:38 a.m. and 12:41 a.m. during a fast-moving line of storms. Survey crews reported snapped trees, destroyed small outbuildings, and structural damage to other nearby buildings. Several power poles were also snapped along Highway 79, contributing to localized outages. The tornado reached a maximum width of 75 yards but did not result in any injuries or fatalities, officials said.
Emergency management officials in Todd County assisted the NWS in confirming and documenting the damage path. While the storm developed and dissipated quickly, its intensity was strong enough to leave visible impacts across a rural stretch north of Guthrie. Crews continue working today to clear downed trees and assess infrastructure damage.
Residents in Todd County and surrounding western Kentucky communities are urged to remain weather-aware as late-season severe storms continue to pose risks heading into the winter months.
