LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Thousands of Kentuckians are once again back in the dark and without power in the Louisville area.
As of 4 p.m. Thursday, an estimated 5,052 LG&E/KU customers without power in Jefferson County, according to the utility company's online outage map.
Crews were out on Preston Highway on Thursday, working to restore power after severe storms rolled through Wednesday afternoon, snapping pole after pole and toppling wires.
"A lot of the damage is in this area, and areas south in the Metro," LG&E Spokesperson Natasha Collins said.
Crews are repairing dozens of broken poles and over 200 downed wires. Around 400 LG&E crews, including support brought in from states like South Carolina and West Virginia, are working around the clock to get the lights back on.
Pictured: this image dated April 5, 2023, shows a toppled statue on Gardiner Lane depicting a Kosair Shriner holding a young child in his arms. The statue, called a "Silent Messenger," was damaged as severe storms moved through the Newburg neighborhood. It was erected by Kosair for Kids in front of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kentuckiana and pays tribute to Kosair's founding by Shriners in 1923 to help all children live life to the fullest. The statue will be replaced. (WDRB photo/Katrina Nickell)
Pictured: this image dated April 6, 2023, shows Project Manager Mark Lichtefeld pointing to debris after a concrete wall of the warehouse he built on Robards Lane near Gardiner Lane in Louisville, Ky., was toppled as storms moved through the area on April 5, 2023. (WDRB/Jailen Leavell)
IMAGES | Wind and weather damage from April 5, 2023 storms
Powerful storms packing damaging straight line winds moved through Kentuckiana on April 6, uprooting trees and snapping utility poles. At least one tornado was confirmed.Â
Pictured: this image dated April 5, 2023, shows a toppled statue on Gardiner Lane depicting a Kosair Shriner holding a young child in his arms. The statue, called a "Silent Messenger," was damaged as severe storms moved through the Newburg neighborhood. It was erected by Kosair for Kids in front of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kentuckiana and pays tribute to Kosair's founding by Shriners in 1923 to help all children live life to the fullest. The statue will be replaced. (WDRB photo/Katrina Nickell)
Pictured: this image dated April 6, 2023, shows scattered debris near a warehouse entrance at a building damaged by storm on Robards Lane near Gardiner Lane in Louisville, Ky., as storms moved through the area on April 5, 2023. (WDRB/Jailen Leavell)
Pictured: this image dated April 6, 2023, shows Project Manager Mark Lichtefeld pointing to debris after a concrete wall of the warehouse he built on Robards Lane near Gardiner Lane in Louisville, Ky., was toppled as storms moved through the area on April 5, 2023. (WDRB/Jailen Leavell)
Pictured: this image dated April 6, 2023, shows scattered debris near a warehouse entrance at a building damaged by storms on Robards Lane near Gardiner Lane in Louisville, Ky., as storms moved through the area on April 5, 2023. (WDRB/Jailen Leavell)
Pictured: this image dated April 6, 2023, shows a tarp on a warehouse entrance at a building damaged on Robards Lane near Gardiner Lane in Louisville, Ky., as storms moved through the area on April 5, 2023. (WDRB/Jailen Leavell)
Trees became uprooted in Okolona after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: WDRB/Katrina Nickell)
A tree fell on a home in the area of Terrier and Heather Lane after severe storms on April 5, 2023.
A tree falls near a house on Sunny Vale Way from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Allen Prunty)
The roof was heavily damaged from strong winds and fallen trees at apartments in the area of Brooklawn and Blanton on April 5, 2023 after severe storms. (Source: WDRB/Conroy DeLouche)
A tree falls near homes on Middale Lane from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Ryan Jay)
A tree falls on a house in Louisville from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: William Zavorski)
A tree falls on a house off Taylorsville Road from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Freya Denalta)
A tree falls in Clermont from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Kerri Poteat)
Trees became uprooted in Okolona after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: WDRB/Katrina Nickell)
A tree falls in Clermont from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Kerri Poteat)
A tree fell on a home in the area of Alreva after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: WDRB/Conroy DeLouche)
A tree falls in Corydon from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Matt Vogel)
A tree falls on National Turnpike from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Johnny Huerta)
A tree falls in Corydon from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Matt Vogel)
A tree falls on National Turnpike from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Johnny Huerta)
Heavy winds caused a tree to fall onto a home in Fairdale after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: Erika)
Trees fell onto the roadway on Gagel Avenue after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: WDRB/Dakota Sherek)
A turned over semi on Highway 60 from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Kaitlynn Allen)
Trees became uprooted in Okolona after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: WDRB/Katrina Nickell)
Heavy winds caused a tree to fall onto a home in Fairdale after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: Erika)
A snapped flag pole from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Georgieanna Belden)
Aftermath of damage in Corydon from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Johnny Huerta)
The Morgan Building suffered major damage after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: WDRB/Dakota Sherek)
Heavy winds destroyed a building on Robards Lane after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: Mandy Hall)
Heavy winds caused a tree to fall onto a home on Terrier Lane and Heather Lane after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: Erika)
Aftermath of damage in Jeffersontown from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Johnny Huerta)
Heavy winds caused damage in Corydon after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: Alan Stewart)
A tree was uprooted in the area of Bashford Manner after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: WDRB/Katrina Nickell)
A PNC Bank was damaged from severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: WDRB/Katrina Nickell)
Heavy winds caused a tree to fall onto a home on Terrier Lane and Heather Lane after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (WDRB photo)
The Morgan Building suffered major damage after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: WDRB/Dakota Sherek)
Aftermath of damage in Corydon from a severe storm on April 5, 2023. (Source: Angel Henderson)
A tree down at a home in the area of Fern Valley Road and Jeanine Drive in Louisville on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. (WDRB photo)
A tree down at a home in the area of Fern Valley Road and Jeanine Drive in Louisville on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. (WDRB photo)
Heavy winds caused damage in Corydon after severe storms on April 5, 2023. (Source: Alan Stewart)
"We have had a rough, rough spring," said Collins. "When you have the repeated weather systems, it has the potential to continue to cause damage to areas that are already weakened."
In addition to power outages, massive trees were uprooted with ease across the city. A Brooklawn apartment complex was hit hard, displacing about 50 people.
"Our Emergency Response Operation Center received notice at 5:18 (p.m.) from the National Weather Service of the tornado warning," Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said.
Within 30 seconds of that notice on Wednesday, Greenberg said tornado sirens across the city were activated, but confirmed that not all of them were working. At least one siren in St. Matthews did not go off like it should have and will be replaced.
Pictured: this image dated April 6, 2023, shows Project Manager Mark Lichtefeld pointing to debris after a concrete wall of the warehouse he built on Robards Lane near Gardiner Lane in Louisville, Ky., was toppled as storms moved through the area on April 5, 2023. (WDRB/Jailen Leavell)
IMAGES | Damage and debris from Louisville and surrounding areas after violent storms
Communities from Corydon, Indiana to Brandenburg, Kentucky spent Thursday cleaning up from the high winds and tornadoes from Wednesday night.Â
Damage on Mulberry Street in Corydon, Indiana from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage on Mulberry Street in Corydon, Indiana from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage on Mulberry Street in Corydon, Indiana from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage on Mulberry Street in Corydon, Indiana from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage off SR 337 in Corydon, Indiana from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage off SR 337 in Corydon, Indiana from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage off SR 337 in Corydon, Indiana from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage off SR 337 in Corydon, Indiana from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage off SR 337 in Corydon, Indiana from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage off SR 337 in Corydon, Indiana from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage on Central Avenue in Louisville, Ky. from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage on Central Avenue in Louisville, Ky. from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
Damage on Central Avenue in Louisville, Ky. from Wednesday's storms. WDRB Image by Dalton Godbey. April 6, 2023Â
A downed tree on Powell Lane in Meade County, Kentucky on April 6, 2023. A tornado is confirmed to have touched down in nearby Brandenburg. (WDRB image by: Darby Beane)
A downed tree on Powell Lane in Meade County, Kentucky on April 6, 2023. A tornado is confirmed to have touched down in nearby Brandenburg. (WDRB image by: Darby Beane)
A downed tree on Powell Lane in Meade County, Kentucky on April 6, 2023. A tornado is confirmed to have touched down in nearby Brandenburg. (WDRB image by: Darby Beane)
Apartment in Louisville's PRP neighborhood damaged by April 5, 2023 storms. (Photo by: Emily Evans / WDRB Drone Pilot)
Apartment in Louisville's PRP neighborhood damaged by April 5, 2023 storms. (Photo by: Emily Evans / WDRB Drone Pilot)
Apartment in Louisville's PRP neighborhood damaged by April 5, 2023 storms. (Photo by: Amanda Roberts / WDRB)
Apartment in Louisville's PRP neighborhood damaged by April 5, 2023 storms. (Photo by: Emily Evans / WDRB Drone Pilot)
Apartment in Louisville's PRP neighborhood damaged by April 5, 2023 storms. (Photo by: Emily Evans / WDRB Drone Pilot)
Apartment in Louisville's PRP neighborhood damaged by April 5, 2023 storms. (Photo by: Amanda Roberts / WDRB)
Pictured: this image dated April 6, 2023, shows a concrete wall of a warehouse on Robards Lane that was toppled by severe storms that moved through the area on April 5, 2023. (WDRB/Jailen Leavell)
Pictured: this image dated April 6, 2023, shows scattered debris near a warehouse entrance at a building damaged by storm on Robards Lane near Gardiner Lane in Louisville, Ky., as storms moved through the area on April 5, 2023. (WDRB/Jailen Leavell)
Pictured: this image dated April 6, 2023, shows Project Manager Mark Lichtefeld pointing to debris after a concrete wall of the warehouse he built on Robards Lane near Gardiner Lane in Louisville, Ky., was toppled as storms moved through the area on April 5, 2023. (WDRB/Jailen Leavell)
"Other than that, all of the other sirens are working," said Greenberg. "We get immediate notification when they're not on a map that shows them."
Greenberg encourages Louisvillians to sign up for emergency text alerts by texting "LENS ALERT" to 67283.
As far as an estimated time for the lights to come back on, officials with LG&E said they expect to restore power to all of their customers by late Friday night.
Officials warn customers to never touch a downed wire because it may still have an electrical current running through it.Â
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