Storm Victim Identified

Prestonsburg, KY — It happened so fast. That was the comment most heard from people who were in downtown Prestonsburg Wednesday as a severe thunderstorm move through the area. The National Weather Service Office in Jackson reports the storm that caused the damage has been ruled a Downburst with peak winds at 70 miles per hour. The winds caused a roof to blow off one business falling on four vehicles on Court Street. One person was killed while driving through the area. Prestonsburg Police have confirmed the victim was 62-year-old Michael Coleman of Pikeville. Court Street remains closed until structural engineers can fully assess the damage done by the storm.