Mayfield weathers Sunday’s storm; more than 7,500 power outages in area

It was a rough Sunday morning in Mayfield, Kentucky, as residents were on alert for severe weather and tornadoes, according to Mayor Kathy O’Nan.

But by the middle of Sunday afternoon, the sun was back out — for the time being.

Earlier Sunday, O’Nan said there were “eight-or-so” straight lined winds and a possible tornado, which has not been confirmed.

She told the Herald-Leader there is significant tree and property damage in the north and south portions of Graves County, as well as the city. Like much of Western Kentucky, Graves County is experiencing a high number of power outages.

However it is nothing like what the area was affected by in December 2021 when a long-tracked EF4 tornado ravaged the western region, claiming the lives of 57 people.

Twenty-seven people were killed in Graves County alone.

On Sunday, O’Nan reported she has heard of no injuries as a result of the severe weather on Memorial Day weekend.

The trauma of the 2021 tornado still lingers with her citizens.

“What we realize — it has taken us awhile to get to — this is traumatic for a lot of people when they hear those sirens go off,” she said.

She confirmed the remnants of the city that are still recovering from the tornadoes three-years-ago, were not heavily affected.

She reported seeing electrical companies and public safety workers out to repair damage to lines and clear tree debris.

By mid-afternoon Sunday, Graves County has more than 7,500 without power. Most of Kentucky endured waves of storms, high winds and heavy rain throughout the day. West Kentucky hit considerably hard with a considerable number of outages.