Bourbon County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1966 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
4
Tornado reports
18
Hail reports
88
Floods since 1996
279
All events
4
Deaths
$5.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Bourbon County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 4 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
EF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Unrated
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A female interning at Silver Springs Stud Farm was returning from lunch on Brentsville Road when she drove into water from a flooded stream over the roadway. The stream swept the vehicle into a deep pool off the road. Within moments, the top of the car was several feet below the …
A fatality occurred near the Bourbon - Clark County line. A man was killed after stopping to remove debris from a county road. Strong winds toppled a tree next to the road, hitting him. Several other trees were downed across the county as winds gusted as high as 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down across Escondida Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Bourbon County received 4 to 5 inches of heavy snow and sleet, in addition to around 0.25 inches of ice accumulation.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The temperature dropped to 25 degrees at the Paris water treatment plant. Personal weather stations in Bourbon County ranged from 26-34 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were two trees down on Stoney Point Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were many trees uprooted and snapped across two farms.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and ice accumulation impacted Bourbon County. Snow accumulation totaled 4 to 6 inches, with 0.40 to 0.50 inches of ice accumulation.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple trees were downed by strong winds across Bourbon County. At one point, more than three thousand customers were without power in the county.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This fairly long-tornado, for a squall line, started off as a trio of funnels that merged into one tornado at touchdown, per eyewitness accounts on a farm off Bethlehem Road. Multiple structures on the farm had damage. The tornado continued east southeast thru rural parts of sout…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down on Escondida Road near Paris.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Bourbon Acres Road, in addition to other locations across Bourbon County.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered tree and power line damage from high winds was observed in Paris, North Middletown, and across other portions of Bourbon County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Three water rescues occurred in Bourbon County, including one school bus.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1-2 inch accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chills of…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down in Paris.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Hill Road in western Bourbon County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 4-6 inches was reported in Bourbon County early Saturday morning, March 12, 2022.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
KYTC reported 7 inches of snow in Bourbon County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was over a road in Millersburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down across Cynthiana Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy sleet totaling 1-2 inches impacted Bourbon County, KY, along with light snow and freezing rain.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A report along with a photo confirmed a quarter inch of ice accumulation on trees in Bourbon County, KY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were numerous trees down throughout the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Russell Cave Road and Georgetown Road were closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Townsend Valley Road was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 1879 was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 460 was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Three people were water rescued on Gay Road off of US 460.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Lake Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Isgris Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Steel Ford Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Parts of State Road 627 were closed due to high flowing water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down along Colville Road and Ruddles Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along Creekview Drive.
Flood Flood
High water closed Silas Road and Collins Road near Silas Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The media reported one tree down blocking 460 in Paris, Kentucky in Bourbon County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was reported down near Scott and Vine in Paris. Two other trees were reported down near 833 Brentsville Road.
Flood Flood
Roads in the area had water over them due to heavy rainfall, but no roads had to be closed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a roof that blew off of a barn and multiple trees down on Brentsville Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 3 and 5 inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totaled 3 to 5 inches across the county, and many roads were snow covered.
Flood Flood
The public reported 3 to 4 feet of high water covering Townsend Valley Road.
Flood Flood
The Stoner Creek at Paris went into minor flood. The river crested at 18.88 on February 22, which is 0.88 feet above flood stage.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The combination of 2 to 4 inches of snow and 0.10 to 0.15 inches of ice resulted in difficult to dangerous driving conditions across the county.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall associated from Tropical Storm Cindy brought the Stoner Creek at Paris into minor flood. The river crested at 19.42 feet on June 24.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
Search your address
See every tornado that passed within 25 miles of a place in Bourbon County, measured to its path.
We couldn’t get your location. Check that location access is allowed for this site, or type an address.