Boyle County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
12
Tornado reports
39
Hail reports
24
Floods since 1996
220
All events
1
Deaths
$2.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Boyle County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 12 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Boyle County received 4 inches of snow and sleet, in addition to around 0.25 inches of ice accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 inches fell in portions of Boyle County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The temperature at Stuart Powell Field (KDVK) dropped to 32 degrees during the early morning hours. The Boyle County Kentucky Mesonet site (DANV) also dropped to 32 degrees.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported along East Lexington Avenue in Danville.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An NWS damage survey team determined that an EF2 tornado with peak winds of 125 mph, maximum width of 450 yards, and track length of 5.55 miles initially touched down on the morning of Friday, May 30th in southeastern Washington County, Kentucky. As the tornado crossed into Boyle…
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 5 to 6 inches fell in Boyle County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow totaling 3 to 4 inches occurred across Boyle County. In addition, ice accumulation exceeding 0.25 inches occurred.
High Wind High Wind
Thousands of customers were without power across Boyle County. A Mesonet station in the county gusted to 50 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down on the 4500 block of Webster Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several trees down near the intersection of Mitchellsburg Road and Harberson Lane. There were also trees down on Bakers Lane, around the 9700 and 10300 block of Lebanon Road, and on Scrubgrass Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter estimated 60 mph wind gusts east of Danville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down near US 150.
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet site DANV observed a 63 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
High winds resulted in significant roof damage to a building along U.S. Route 150. Additionally, Kentucky Mesonet site DANV measured a 55 mph wind gust around the same time as the reported wind damage.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm damage survey in Boyle County for storms that rolled through during the mid-morning hours on January 12th. The survey team determined the damage was consistent with an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 mph. The initi…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 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
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 5 inches was reported in Boyle County early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near the intersection of Parksville Cross Pike and Webster Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Boyle County received 6 inches of snow.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado began near Danville-Boyle County Airport along Simpson Lane in Junction City. Roof damage occurred in this neighborhood, and then the tornado continued toward the airport. Three hangar buildings were destroyed and several aircraft were mangled and heavily damaged. The…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began near Morning Pointe of Danville along Perryville Road just south of Millennium Park, where significant roof damage occurred to a church and a gas station. Several trees were also uprooted and snapped at this location. The tornado continued through neighborhoods …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado formed approximately 2 miles north of Clifton near Kings Ridge Road and tracked northeast for approximately 0.9 miles before crossing into northern Garrard County. The tornado continued approximately 2.1 miles into Garrard County before dissipating at 0411 EST. In Bo…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado formed approximately 2.9 miles east northeast of Danville Goodall Airport near Chrisman Lane and tracked northeast for approximately 5.2 miles before crossing into western Garrard County. The tornado continued approximately 1.9 miles into Garrard County before dissip…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on Yates Road near Highway 300. The dispatcher also reported that there was high water in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of High Street and Fifth Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on Tank Pond Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over the roadway at Harrodsburg Road and Claunch Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along the south end of Danville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on North Bragg Street at First Street.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy sleet of 1 to 2 inches impacted the Danville, KY area.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A quarter inch of ice accumulated in Danville, KY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down and was covering the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Mitchellsburg Knob Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted and covering US 68.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported a tree down along Mitchellsburg Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Smith Street was closed and impassable between first and third streets due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Mitchellsburg Road was impassable due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media relayed a video of a tree down near Danville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads in the county were closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The media reported that trees were down in Danville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down in Perryville.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Emergency Manager reported that 3 inches fell in 1.5 - 2 hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
One family had to be evacuated from a home due to flooding in Junction City. The flood waters receded quickly after the rain ended.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a report of a power line down on White Oak Road and extremely high water in the area as well.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Boyle County Emergency Manager reported streets flooded along the Chaplin River in Perryville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Mitchellburg Road was closed due to high water.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 4 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
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