Carroll County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
28
Hail reports
56
Floods since 1996
253
All events
1
Deaths
$9.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Carroll County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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Year by year
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.
The tornado initially touched down in Trimble County at 1541 EST, causing extensive EF2 and some EF3 damage south of Milton, before weakening. While in Trimble County, the tornado traveled 3.26 miles and had a maximum width of 75 yards. Based on the damage survey conducted in Tri…
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.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado developed at 0245EST in Switzerland County, Indiana, two miles north of Carrollton. The tornado moved southeast and entered Carroll County at 0246EST about 2 miles east-northeast of Carrollton. Along U.S. Route 42 near the Ohio River, several wooden electrical power l…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed and a couple of sheds were damaged.
Flood Flood
Schuerman Street was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the 2300 block of U.S. Route 42.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed on both Hawkins and Taylor Streets.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An observation in Carrollton indicated that 2.5 inches of snow fell.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A public report from Ghent had 8 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter 4 miles east-southeast of Carrollton measured an inch of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter in Grandview Heights measured 4.5 inches of snow. Public reports from Worthington, Ghent, and Carrollton also indicated that 4.5 inches had fallen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell onto a car and a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell onto a house. Numerous trees were also downed across the county.
Flood Flood
Several roads were closed throughout the county due to high water.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Carrollton, ten inches of snow was reported.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power lines were downed in Ghent.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Carrollton area, including one on Martin Road and one on State Route 55.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on George Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Black Rock Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado first developed in Jefferson County, Indiana, at 1258EST, on the north side of Hanover. The tornado moved east across the Ohio River into Trimble County, Kentucky, and then into Carroll County at 1308EST. There was extensive tree damage just inside of western Carroll …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado first developed in Jefferson County, Indiana, at 1258EST, on the north side of Hanover. The tornado moved east across the Ohio River into Trimble County, Kentucky, and then into Carroll County, Kentucky, at 1308EST. The tornado moved across the Ohio River again and ba…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed, blocking a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto State Route 55.
Hail Hail
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was flowing across 10th Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Locust Creek was out of its banks with water flowing over Prong Locust Road and Locust Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were downed, one on a house and another on a car.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles were downed in the 1200 block of Highland Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed onto State Route 36 West.
High Wind High Wind
Trees were blown down in various spots across the county. A gust to 46 mph was recorded east of Carrollton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near the intersection of Sycamore Street and 7th Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along State Route 36.
Flood Flood
High water resulted in a brief closure of Schuerman Street.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
High water was reported on roads in the Sanders area.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Goose Creek Road as well as Boone Road.
Flood Flood
Three vehicles required water rescues on State Highway 36 along Eagle Creek.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Seven tenths of an inch of snow fell across the Ohio River in Vevay, IN. It is estimated that an inch or two was common across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer across the river in Switzerland county measured 0.7 inches of snow. It is estimated that a half inch to an inch was common across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Three inches of snow fell across the river in Vevay, and it is estimated that 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across the county.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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