Butler storm history
Storm events recorded in Butler, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
355
Total events
9
Tornadoes
45
Hail
130
Floods
1
Deaths
$5.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Butler County Kentucky Mesonet site (WDBY) saw the temperature drop to 31 degrees during the early morning hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large trees were blown down near the intersection of Brooklyn Chapel Road and Tarvin Embry Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were broken by strong winds in Morgantown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto Caneyville Road north of Morgantown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Brooklyn Chapel Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed on Provo Road by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across McKendree Chapel Road north of Morgantown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Caneyville Road north of Morgantown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across the roadway on Caney Fork Road in extreme southern Butler County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto the southbound lanes of Interstate 165 near mile marker 23.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across the road near the 1600 block of Threlkel Road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down across a road and fell onto a house, resulting in structural damage to the roof.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in Morgantown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the southeastern part of Butler County.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported just south of Dimple.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Richland Church Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Brooklyn Love Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down near the 4000 block of Caneyville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down at Davis Crossroads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds on Needmore Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 3 and 4.5 inches was observed across Butler County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy ice accumulation of 0.25 inches or more occurred in Butler County. In addition, the county saw light snow and sleet accumulation of less than 1 inch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds caused crop damage near Alum Springs in southern Butler County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed along Rochester Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado is a continuation from Muhlenberg County, where the tornado initially developed before moving east southeastward into Butler and ultimately Warren County before lifting. In total, this EF1 tornado was on the ground for over 40 miles and 50 minutes across three counti…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed by strong straight-line winds across Butler County.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported in Morgantown at the intersection of Provo Road and Meredith Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in Butler County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and tree limbs were downed and a ham radio antenna was damaged on Chester Johnson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous power outages were reported across Butler County due to downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed on Caneyville Road between Possum Hollow Road and Dexterville Banock Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Carl Pharis Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed on Caneyville Road near Brownsville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down by strong winds near Welchs Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by strong winds along Sanders Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Brownsville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near the intersection of U.S. Route 231 and Little Muddy Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were reports of trees down throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Kentucky Mesonet station WDBY, 4 SSE of Morgantown, measured a 52 knot wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Millshed Road.
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet station WDBY observed a 59 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
There were a few scattered down trees and minor roof damage across the county. There was also a broken electric pole in Morgantown.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail fell in the Sugar Grove community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Reedyville Road near the Butler/Warren County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Sandy Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was observed over the roadway along Sandy Creek Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches 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 chil…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 | 30 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 33 | 1 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |