Damage reported in downtown Hopkinsville

Historic buildings in downtown Hopkinsville were damaged Friday night.
Storm damage in downtown Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Storm damage in downtown Hopkinsville, Kentucky(WKDZ)
Published: Apr. 1, 2023 at 2:06 AM CDT
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HOPKINSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Historic downtown buildings in Hopkinsville, Kentucky have been heavily damaged in Friday night’s storms.

According to WKDZ Radio, emergency manager Randy Graham said the worst damage occurred in the downtown historic district, near 6th Street and The Mixer restaurant. Graham confirmed to WSMV4 the downtown area is heavily damaged.

The Woody Winfree Transportation Museum and its clock tower also had structural damage, according to the radio station.

Officials told WKDZ that residents should stay away from downtown as the damage is cleaned up.

Storm damage in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Storm damage in Hopkinsville, Kentucky(WKDZ)
Storm damage in downtown Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Storm damage in downtown Hopkinsville, Kentucky.(WKDZ/Beth Mann)