Frost/Freeze — Henry, Kentucky

2025-10-24 · Henry, Kentucky

Event narrative

AWS station near Smithfield reported a low temperature of 31 degrees. The nearby Shelby County Kentucky Mesonet site CROP (1-2 miles from the Henry County line) reported a low temperature of 30 degrees.

Wider weather episode

High pressure centered over the Ohio Valley led to light winds and excellent radiational cooling conditions early on the morning of October 24, 2025. Temperatures dropped to at or below the freezing mark across much of central Kentucky. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s were common, and this was the first freeze of the season in many communities.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1298009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.