Campbell County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
61
Hail reports
73
Floods since 1996
378
All events
1
Deaths
$13.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Campbell County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado initially touched down in south central Campbell County at 1639 EST near Peach Grove Road and crossed Fisher Road northwest of Peach Grove. The tornado then crossed into Pendleton County at 1641 EST after producing high end EF3 damage along Reid Ridge Road near the Ca…
A vehicle lost control on the AA highway due to ponding of water on the roadway, resulting in a fatality (indirect).
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Based on surrounding observations, far southern portions of the county received 3.5 to 4 inches of snow, while the bulk of the county received 2 to 2.5 inches of accumulation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A public report from Alexandria had 8 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near Grants Lick Elementary School.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer in Wilder measured 5.4 inches of snow. A public report of 4.3 inches was received northwest of Southgate, and another CoCoRaHS observer southwest of Bellevue measured 3.4 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A report of 4.5 inches of snow was received from northwest of Southgate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were downed along Isabella Street in Newport, between 7th and 8th Streets.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large, hardwood tree was split.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large limbs were downed.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large hardwood tree was downed onto a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed onto a residence.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Moving water was reported on River Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Wilder measured 2.9 inches of snow, while another southwest of Bellevue measured 1.3 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Wilder measured 3.4 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter located 4 miles south of Claryville reported 9.3 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Wilder measured 1.1 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county, several falling on houses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed along Backus Drive. A few houses sustained damage from the fallen trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Mary Ingles Highway near Nine Mile Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was flowing across East Alexandria Pike, south of the AA Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fourmile creek was out of its banks and flowing across Lower Tug Fork Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A road was closed due to high water flowing across it.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Moock Road at Woodland Hills Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed on Race Track Road near AJ Jolly Park.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observers in and southeast of Wilder, as well as the observer located 3 miles east northeast of Alexandria all measured 1.8 inches of snow.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding caused damage to a roadway and a culvert.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county, resulting in numerous power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Alexandria, a social media post recorded 4 inches of snow. This was the highest snow total indicated across the county.
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
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were downed and a shed was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near the I-275/I-471 interchange. The winds also pushed cars into other lanes, causing some accidents.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Alexandria area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
High Wind High Wind
Trees were blown down in various spots across the county. A gust to 46 mph was recorded northwest of Alexandria.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two inches of snow was measured by a spotter in Alexandria, while the CoCoRaHS observers east of Wilder and south of Highland Heights both measured 1.8 inches.
Flood Flood
River Road was closed due to high water.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 1 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 4 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
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