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Barren storm history

Storm events recorded in Barren, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.

375
Total events
21
Tornadoes
57
Hail
40
Floods
7
Deaths
$26.1M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

April 16, 1998 · Barren, Kentucky
Tornado F3 Tornado2 deaths, 9 injuries, $10.0M damage
March 31, 1979 · Barren, Kentucky
Tornado F3 Tornado1 death, 19 injuries, $2.5M damage
April 3, 1974 · Barren, Kentucky
Tornado F3 Tornado$2.5M damage
October 31, 2013 · Barren, Kentucky
Strong Wind Strong Wind1 death
Strong gradient winds felled a large limb of a pecan tree near Hays, KY, killing an elderly woman who was harvesting pecans at the time. A nearby Kentucky Mesonet site clocked winds gusting to 40 mph at the time.
May 2, 2010 · Barren, Kentucky
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
Flash flooding caused flooding on portions of Dover Church Road. One fatality occurred when a person reportedly got out of her vehicle, was overcome by flood waters and was swept away. F27VE.
January 7, 2010 · Barren, Kentucky
Winter Weather Winter Weather1 death
A one vehicle accident claimed the life of the driver. The driver lost control of his vehicle on icy roads and hit a tree.
June 27, 2000 · Barren, Kentucky
Lightning Lightning1 death
A 30 year old male was struck by lightning and killed. The body was found at 0007 EST on June 27. The exact time of death was unknown, but the time of occurrence was earlier during the storms on the evening of June 26.
March 20, 1976 · Barren, Kentucky
Tornado F1 Tornado10 injuries
April 7, 2006 · Barren, Kentucky
Tornado F2 Tornado4 injuries, $1.4M damage
Fifteen to 20 homes were destroyed, mainly in the Temple Hill area. Another dozen or so homes, along with barns and outbuildings, sustained heavy damage. Four people in the area were treated for minor injuries. The tornado formed about a mile northeast of Temple Hill just south o…
August 4, 2003 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind$1.5M damage
The dock at the Barren River State Resort Park marina suffered severe structural damage. Several large sections of the dock, along with the boats moored within them, were blown out of position. Anchor cables holding the docks in place were snapped or large anchors were blown out …
January 24, 1997 · Barren, Kentucky
Tornado F2 Tornado2 injuries, $1.8M damage
April 9, 1991 · Barren, Kentucky
Tornado F2 Tornado3 injuries, $2.5M damage
December 18, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several reports of downed trees across Barren County, especially in the northern part of the county. A tree was blown down across Hiseville Bear Wallow Road near Rock Springs Church Road. Other tree damage was reported along the 2600 block of North Jackson Highway and …
October 24, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
KGLW ASOS dropped to 32 degrees during the early morning hours.
May 20, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were blown down in Barren County northeast of Glasgow.
May 20, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Austin Tracy Road between Tracy and the Monroe County line.
May 20, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down blocking the roadway near the intersection of Roseville Road and Cooktown Road.
May 16, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Hail Hail
May 16, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Old Happy Valley Road.
May 16, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
April 5, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn had its roof torn off and thrown approximately 75 yards.
April 3, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Tornado EF2 Tornado1 injury
A tornado tracked across northern Barren County during the early morning hours on Thursday, April 3rd. The tornado was on the ground for just under five miles and about five minutes, tracking from the southwest to the northeast. The tornado peaked at EF2 intensity with maximum wi…
April 3, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house in Eastern Valley Estates.
April 3, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house on South Roseville Road.
April 3, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads were closed across the county due to flood waters.
January 5, 2025 · Barren, Kentucky
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Barren County received significant ice accumulation of at least 0.25 inches, with some additional light snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches.
September 24, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Barren River Lake.
September 24, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Austin Tracy Road.
July 22, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A car was rescued from flood waters on Lecta Kino Road.
July 21, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A water rescue was needed along Siloam Road near Boyds Creek.
June 26, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Peter Creek Road.
June 26, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Scottsville Road.
May 26, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were snapped, uprooted, and splintered across a swath southwest of Glasgow and northwest of U.S. Route 31E. Wind damage was consistent wind peak winds of up to 100 mph.
May 26, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey and found a tornado occurred on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. The tornado started near Peter Creek about 11 miles south of Glasgow where a rather large area of snapped and uprooted trees was observed via drone footage along farm fie…
May 26, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two large pole barns between Whites Chapel Road and Glover Road suffered considerable roof damage as a result of strong straight-line winds. Winds were estimated to be between 75 and 100 mph.
May 8, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Hail Hail
Up to golf ball sized hail was observed around Cave City.
May 8, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail was observed in Cave City.
May 8, 2024 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed along U.S. Route 31W in northwestern Barren County.
June 30, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Hail Hail
June 30, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Hail Hail
June 30, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down at the intersection of Siddens Road and Finney Road.
June 30, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on South Green Street.
June 30, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were two trees down on Roseville Road.
June 29, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees and power lines down in Cave City.
June 29, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down in Glasgow.
June 25, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several trees and power lines down across Barren County.
June 25, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof of a shell gas station, on Highway 90, was blown over.
June 25, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was shingle damage and several power lines down.
March 31, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported a tree down on Jenny Road.
March 3, 2023 · Barren, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down near Cave City.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025141
2024121
2023130
2022111
202191
202070
201970
2018101
201780
2016171
2015170
201470
2013131
2012140
2011320
2010130
2009232
200871
200750
2006191
200540
200460
2003120
200260
200180
2000110
199910
199881
199761
1996103
199550
199320
199171
198920
198710
198620
198520
198410
198210
197911
197710
197631
197511
197411
197320
197130
197020
196940
196820
196210
196010