Carroll storm history
Storm events recorded in Carroll, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
243
Total events
10
Tornadoes
26
Hail
55
Floods
1
Deaths
$9.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto some power lines.
Hail Hail
Quarter to near golf ball sized hail was reported.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures in the middle to upper 90s combined with dewpoints in the upper 70s to create heat index values that exceeded 105 degrees for a second day in a row.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures in the 90s and dewpoints in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees created heat index values in excess of 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three large trees were snapped at the intersection of 6th Street and Village Lane.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on a few roads in the Carrollton area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down onto a car in Ghent.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 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 |