NWS Confirms EF1 Tornado Struck Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton
The National Weather Service Wilmington has confirmed that a brief EF1 tornado touched down just south of Kenton at the Hardin County Fairgrounds on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The tornado produced peak winds estimated near 90 mph, snapping several wooden power poles, lifting support poles on a barn structure, and causing roof damage to multiple buildings. One hardwood tree was also completely snapped. The tornado’s path was short, measuring roughly 0.13 miles long and 75 yards wide, with no reported […]