Bullitt County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
13
Tornado reports
50
Hail reports
57
Floods since 1996
372
All events
4
Deaths
$118.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Bullitt 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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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 50 year old male drove through flood waters in a Dodge Ram 3500 near his home on Lee Booth Road near Kentucky 61. He was last seen alive on the evening of Saturday 5th. His body was found in flood waters near his truck at 11:45 AM on Tuesday the 8th. Exact timing is unknown, bu…
A 55 year old man died of an apparent heart attack after shoveling snow. Between 12 and 18 inches of wet, heavy snow had accumulated.
A 30-year old woman was discovered in a creek behind her boyfriend's home in Shepherdsville three days after the pair had fled to avoid police. The boyfriend was treated for exposure and hypothermia in a Louisville hospital later in the day. Home weather stations in the area show…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple roads flooded in northern Bullitt County, and several water rescues.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was standing water on Interstate 65 northbound just north of Lebanon Junction.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a water rescue on South Preston Highway near KY 480.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were two water rescues being reported along Highway 44.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were power lines down on Steedland Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The National Weather Service conducted a storm damage survey on Monday, March 16th for the storms that occurred on Sunday night, March 15th. The starting point was on the north side of Lebanon Junction where a large old softwood tree fell onto a pickup truck at a residence along …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Blossom Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Bullitt County received 5 to 6 inches of heavy snow and sleet. Bullitt County also received light ice accumulation. The winter storm produced very dangerous travel conditions, and a semi truck was involved in a rollover crash on Interstate 65.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 inches fell in Bullitt County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
CWOP site EW4437 dropped to 31 degrees during the early morning hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Barrallton Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Raymond Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near Holsclaw Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power and phone lines were downed by strong winds along Rivercliff Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power and phone lines were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds between Stringer Lane and Greenwell Ford Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A water rescue was performed near the intersection of Old Boston Road and Wilson Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Main Street and Preston Highway in Lebanon Junction.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Wilson Creek Road and Pine Tavern Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Coral Ridge Road north of Shepherdsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Blue Jay Road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Cupio Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along the 200 block of East Martin Place.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on the 2500 block of Bells Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across the 3500 block of Preston Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal fences were blown down, siding was removed from mobile homes, and smaller trees were blown down. A hand held anemometer measured 70 mph before it was blown away.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across the 200 block of Bardstown Road in Mt. Washington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Hubbard Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 73 mph wind gust was measured from both a hand held anemometer as well as a personal weather statement.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple power poles were snapped near Bullitt East High School.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a water rescue on Caesars Court.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on the 1000 block of East Blue Lick Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on the 900 block of Bear Camp Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a power pole down near the 200 block of Skyview Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down over the 400 block of Old Preston Highway.
Tornado EFU Tornado
The National Weather Service surveyed a long-track EF-1 tornado that moved from Midway through the north side of Fort Knox and then ended just west of the Clermont exit on I-65. Numerous trees were downed or snapped along the damage path, which ran a little over 30 miles and was …
The National Weather Service surveyed a long-track EF-1 tornado that moved from Midway through the north side of Fort Knox and then ended just west of the Clermont exit on I-65. Numerous trees were downed or snapped along the damage path, which ran a little over 30 miles and was …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were down at Oak Street and South Preston Highway.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 3 and 5 inches was observed across Bullitt County.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 35 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 28 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 1 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 2 |
| 1995 | 8 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
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