West Paducah
| West Paducah | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
 West Paducah
West Paducah
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| Coordinates: 37°04′59″N 88°44′39″W / 37.08306°N 88.74417°WCoordinates: 37°04′59″N 88°44′39″W / 37.08306°N 88.74417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McCracken County |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Zip | 42086 |
| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 506464 |
West Paducah is an unincorporated community in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. Its elevation is 361 feet (110 m).
The Heath High School shooting occurred at Heath High School in West Paducah on Monday, December 1, 1997. Fourteen-year-old Michael Carneal opened fire on a group of praying students, killing three and injuring five more.
The United States Postal Service operates the West Paducah Post Office along U.S. Route 60.
West Paducah is also the location of National Weather Service forecast office that services Paducah and its surrounding area.
McCracken County Public Schools operates public schools. Schools include Heath Elementary School, Heath Middle School, and Heath High School.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, West Paducah has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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