Storms cause damage in Russell, surrounding counties

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Storms came through Russell County and surrounding counties yesterday, causing damage and knocking out power for several hundred residents.

There were more than 200 power outages in Russell County, according to South Kentucky RECC. The local electric cooperative recorded nearly 4,500 power outages yesterday afternoon, with the majority in Pulaski, Clinton, and Wayne counties.

In Pulaski County, one person was injured after a tree fell on them, according to Pulaski County Emergency Management.

Adair County also received some damage from the storm, with reports of a barn being blown down and multiple trees down, along with more than 100 power outages.

Storms cause damage in Russell, surrounding counties
Storm Damage on Coffey Avenue in Jamestown. Photo courtesy of Jeanie Hall