Bracken storm history
Storm events recorded in Bracken, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
271
Total events
6
Tornadoes
18
Hail
37
Floods
4
Deaths
$4.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Five to seven inches of rain produced widespread flash flooding across Bracken County. Two homes were washed away off of Augusta-Minerva Road, killing one man (M82MH). Several other homes in the area sustained damage due to the high water. About 20 boats broke from their moorings…
Thunderstorm winds blew over a mobile home killing 2 and injuring 3 people. Another mobile home was damaged and trees were knocked down.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter northeast of Brooksville measured 2 inches of snow.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The first evidence of tornado damage was near Powersville, along the intersection of Powersville Willow and Brooksville Powersville Roads. At this location, several trees and large branches were downed. The tornado continued northeast from here, causing sporadic tree damage along…
Flood Flood
High water was reported on 2nd Street in downtown Augusta near Main Street and Elizabeth Street.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
Several roads were closed due to high water, especially in the Augusta area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Maysville, 9 inches of snow was reported.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began along Brooksville-Powersville Road west of Hamilton Road. Tree damage was observed in the area along with some minor damage to a home east of Hamilton Road. Several barns were heavily damaged or destroyed in the area. Additional observed damage was located on Mi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed over State Route 165.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Mary Ingles Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along Mary Ingles Highway W between Foster and Augusta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were closed due to high water, particularly in the Milford area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along State Route 8.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along State Route 10.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed on Powersville-Harrison County Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Brooksville area.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed in the Foster area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer east of Brooksville measured 5.3 inches of snow. Another observer in Augusta measured 2 inches.
Flood Flood
Numerous roads were closed throughout the county due to high water, including State Route 539.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Based on surrounding reports and a declared level 2 snow emergency, ice accumulated in a significant manner across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Augusta measured an inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report from Germantown showed that 3.3 inches of snow fell.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Augusta measured a half inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The CoCoRaHS observer east of Brooksville measured 2.3 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Law enforcement in Brooksville estimated a quarter to half inch of ice accumulation.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Augusta measured 1.5 inches of snowfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were knocked down on Route 8.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of the AA Highway near Foster was washed out. Western Route 8 also had high water and Ruf Road was washed out.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of downed trees were received in the Foster Area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hillsdale Road was impassable due to trees and limbs down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were knocked down on Mc Clanahan Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were knocked down near the intersection of Salem Ridge Road and Justin Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were knocked down on Grovers Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were knocked down on Powersville-Willow Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home on Western Hills Road received damage to its shingles. Also, damage occurred to a shed and to a pool. Finally, several trees and power lines were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two large cedar trees were knocked down on the AA Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were knocked down, blocking Bradford Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 34 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |