Carlisle storm history
Storm events recorded in Carlisle, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
646
Total events
6
Tornadoes
40
Hail
71
Floods
1
Deaths
$19.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Widespread wind damage occurred around the county. Numerous trees were blown down, including some trees on power lines. A tree fell on a house in Milburn and also in the Cunningham area on County Road 1054. U.S. Highway 62 between Cunningham and Bardwell was impassable due to dow…
The brunt of the damage occurred in the downtown area of Bardwell. One steel building was destroyed. Entire walls were demolished on older two-story brick buildings used as businesses. Several of the damaged buildings were deemed a total loss and were demolished. Approximately th…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Drought Drought
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Extreme heat continued from the third week of July.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Extreme heat continued into late July.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell in Bardwell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Highway 80 near County Road 1210 just west of Arlington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across the intersection of County Roads 1935 and 1001 east of Bardwell.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Flood Flood
Flash flooding on the 15th transitioned to areal flooding early on the 16th and continued through the 17th. Extensive damage to numerous county roads occurred, along with damage to culverts and shoulders.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Widespread flooding surrounded a mobile home on Highway 80.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding along Mayfield Creek closed a portion of U.S. 62 east of Cunningham.
Flood Flood
Flood waters from Mayfield Creek closed a portion of Highways 1820 and 1628 north and northeast of Cunningham.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding closed a portion of Highway 80 just west of Arlington.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported on several roads in Carlisle County. Several inches of rain fell throughout the day, but rainfall rates were low enough to keep more significant flooding issues from development.
Drought Drought
Heat Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Flood Flood
Portions of northern Carlisle County near Mayfield Creek flooded. Radar estimated rainfall during the day was 3 to 6 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed as a thunderstorm line moved through. Many trees were across KY-80 between Arlington and Milburn. With additional trees down off of KY-307 towards Beulah Baptist Church.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Bardwell area with power outages. Roughly 10% of the county remained without power late morning.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding in creeks and low water crossings. One hour rainfall in the evening peaked at around 1-1.5 inches around Bardwell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by thunderstorm winds as a line of thunderstorms moved through.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
As a result of thunderstorm downdraft winds, trees were downed near Cunningham with power outages reported.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 33 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 0 |
| 2022 | 33 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 27 | 3 |
| 2018 | 30 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 1 |
| 2012 | 25 | 0 |
| 2011 | 38 | 1 |
| 2010 | 25 | 0 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 25 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 1 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |