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Tornadoes rip through Kentucky as severe storms devastate region

July 23, 2026, 1:58 p.m. ET
Multiple Kentucky counties reported damage after severe storms swept through the commonwealth July 21. Sharon Palmer stands outside the destroyed remains of her and her husband’s home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026. The two were in their living room when the storm hit. Sharon held her husband’s hand while he held their dog. “It was really dark and then it was really light,” said Chris Palmer of the storm’s affect when the roof blew off.
Multiple Kentucky counties reported damage after severe storms swept through the commonwealth July 21.
Sharon Palmer stands outside the destroyed remains of her and her husband’s home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026. The two were in their living room when the storm hit. Sharon held her husband’s hand while he held their dog. “It was really dark and then it was really light,” said Chris Palmer of the storm’s affect when the roof blew off.
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Ahead of the storms, forecasters from the National Weather Service in Louisville said the storms could produce damaging winds and tornadoes . Devon Bryant takes photos of her uncle and aunt’s destroyed property for insurance evidence in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026. No deaths were reported but several people were injured.
Ahead of the storms, forecasters from the National Weather Service in Louisville said the storms could produce damaging winds and tornadoes.
Devon Bryant takes photos of her uncle and aunt’s destroyed property for insurance evidence in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026. No deaths were reported but several people were injured.
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A strong storm destroyed the home of Chris and Sharon Palmer in Wax, Kentucky in the late afternoon of Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
A strong storm destroyed the home of Chris and Sharon Palmer in Wax, Kentucky in the late afternoon of Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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Crystal Morris helps carry out personal keepsakes of her uncle and aunt Chris and Sharon Palmer’s home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
Crystal Morris helps carry out personal keepsakes of her uncle and aunt Chris and Sharon Palmer’s home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
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Pat Allison of Mt. Washington, right, comforts her sister Sharon Palmer after Palmer’s home was destroyed by a tornado in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Pat Allison of Mt. Washington, right, comforts her sister Sharon Palmer after Palmer’s home was destroyed by a tornado in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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A tornado in the late afternoon of July 21, 2026 destroyed the home and barn of Chris and Sharon Palmer in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake. No deaths were reported but several people were injured. The two were inside the house went it hit. Chris Palmer said it lasted around 15 seconds.
A tornado in the late afternoon of July 21, 2026 destroyed the home and barn of Chris and Sharon Palmer in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake. No deaths were reported but several people were injured. The two were inside the house went it hit. Chris Palmer said it lasted around 15 seconds.
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Sharon Palmer takes in the scene of her and her husband’s destroyed barn in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
Sharon Palmer takes in the scene of her and her husband’s destroyed barn in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
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The destroyed remains of Chris and Sharon Palmer’s home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
The destroyed remains of Chris and Sharon Palmer’s home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
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Family photos of Sharon and Chris Palmer at their destroyed home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
Family photos of Sharon and Chris Palmer at their destroyed home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
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A tornado damaged several buildings, destroying at least one home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
A tornado damaged several buildings, destroying at least one home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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A tornado damaged several buildings, destroying at least one home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
A tornado damaged several buildings, destroying at least one home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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Cleanup begins in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
Cleanup begins in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
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A rain-soaked bible sits on a chair in the foreground as Crystal Morris takes out the plants belonging to her aunt Sharon Palmer in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026. Palmer’s home was destroyed; she and her husband Chris Palmer were in the living room when the tornado hit. Sharon was slightly injured in the storm; her husband Chris held her hand and their dog during the disaster.
A rain-soaked bible sits on a chair in the foreground as Crystal Morris takes out the plants belonging to her aunt Sharon Palmer in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026. Palmer’s home was destroyed; she and her husband Chris Palmer were in the living room when the tornado hit. Sharon was slightly injured in the storm; her husband Chris held her hand and their dog during the disaster.
Matt Stone/The Courier Journal
A tornado in the late afternoon of July 21, 2026 destroyed the home and barn of Chris and Sharon Palmer in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake. No deaths were reported but several people were injured. The two were inside the house went it hit. Chris Palmer said it lasted around 15 seconds.
A tornado in the late afternoon of July 21, 2026 destroyed the home and barn of Chris and Sharon Palmer in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake. No deaths were reported but several people were injured. The two were inside the house went it hit. Chris Palmer said it lasted around 15 seconds.
Matt Stone/The Courier Journal
Family photos of Sharon and Chris Palmer at their destroyed home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
Family photos of Sharon and Chris Palmer at their destroyed home in Wax, Kentucky near Nolin Lake after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
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The home of Chris and Sharon Palmer was moved off their block foundation in Wax, Kentucky after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
The home of Chris and Sharon Palmer was moved off their block foundation in Wax, Kentucky after a tornado hit the small neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
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Morgan Atwell, center, walks toward the backyard of her home to survey storm damage after a tornado moved through Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026. The National Weather Service radar-confirmed the tornado as severe storms swept across the region.
Morgan Atwell, center, walks toward the backyard of her home to survey storm damage after a tornado moved through Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026. The National Weather Service radar-confirmed the tornado as severe storms swept across the region.
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A horse is secured to a storm-damaged tree on an Amish family's property after a tornado moved through Hart County near Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026.
A horse is secured to a storm-damaged tree on an Amish family's property after a tornado moved through Hart County near Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026.
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An Amish man surveys storm damage after a tornado moved through Hart County near Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026. The National Weather Service radar-confirmed the tornado as severe storms swept across Kentucky.
An Amish man surveys storm damage after a tornado moved through Hart County near Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026. The National Weather Service radar-confirmed the tornado as severe storms swept across Kentucky.
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Damage is visible to an outbuilding on an Amish family's property after a tornado moved through Hart County near Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026.
Damage is visible to an outbuilding on an Amish family's property after a tornado moved through Hart County near Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026.
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A window reveals storm damage inside and beyond a damaged outbuilding after a tornado moved through Hart County near Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026.
A window reveals storm damage inside and beyond a damaged outbuilding after a tornado moved through Hart County near Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026.
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A tree lies toppled at Caveland Country Club after a tornado moved through Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026.
A tree lies toppled at Caveland Country Club after a tornado moved through Munfordville, Ky., on July 21, 2026.
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