Clark County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
20
Hail reports
41
Floods since 1996
242
All events
1
Deaths
$53.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clark County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Light snow fell during the day with accumulations of less than one half inch. This snow across the Bluegrass Region brought slick roads that lead to an automobile accident on The Mountain Parkway Highway 10 miles east of Winchester. A fatality occurred.
The damage path was from Combs Ferry Road Northeast through the county. The roof off the Red Carpet Inn on West Lexington Avenue was blown off. Debris from the roof was thrown on Shoney's Restaurant and Hatfield Chrysler-Plymouth. Three workers at OHI America were injured when th…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Clark County received heavy ice accumulation around 0.50 inches. Clark County also reported 3 to 4 inches of snow and sleet.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
CWOP site AW534 reported a low temperature of 29 degrees. Another AWS site saw the temperature drop to 30 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees reported down around Winchester.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 5 to 6 inches occurred in Clark County, Kentucky. In addition, Clark County received up to 0.5 inches of ice accumulation.
High Wind High Wind
Dozens of trees were brought down by strong winds across Clark County, with many roads having to be cleared as a result. Thousands of power outages were also reported across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple reports of tree damage and limbs down across portions of Clark County, including within the city of Winchester along Meadowbrook Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on Clintonville Road at Van Meter Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media reported that power lines were snapped near Taco Bell in Winchester.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by strong winds onto cars at Winchester Country Club.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado damage appeared to have started to a barn and some trees across a field from each other west of Combs Ferry Road. The tornado continued southeast towards homes on a family's property. Trees were downed here with some outfieldings' roofs damaged. Residents of one home said…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
After exiting Bourbon County, the tornado continued southeast to a large property off the 6700 block of Paris Rd, in far north Clark County. The home had several older healthy trees near the home downed as well as a barn demolished. A very old stone cabin downwind of the home esc…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were large tree limbs down near a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by strong winds along White Turley Pike and Wades Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down over multiple roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by strong winds along Gay Evans Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Clintonville Road near the Bourbon County line.
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet site WNCH observed a 63 mph wind gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1-2 inch 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 chills of…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were reports of trees down in Winchester.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roughly 20 trees were reported down in the county. Three transformer fires and numerous power outages were also reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in rural portions of southeastern Clark County near the Powell County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Log Lick Road in rural portions of southeastern Clark County.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball-sized hail was observed near Winchester.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 4-6 inches was reported in Winchester early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Emergency management and the county road department reported up to a quarter inch of ice accumulation in the county. They also reported a trace of sleet and between a half inch and one inch of snowfall.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 5 to 6 inches across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees had to be removed by the county road department around Trapp.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of Broadway and Washington was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ecton Road was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The emergency manager reported that roads were closed and water rescues were taking place.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A layer of asphalt was washed away on Creekside Lane. Four Mile Road was closed due to flood damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A vehicle got stuck in flood waters covering North Maple Street. Cost of damage is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was water over multiple roadways. The 200 block of Shoppers Drive and Old Boonesboro Road were all closed. Two cars stalled in the flood waters.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A heavy mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain fell across Clark County. The freezing rain and sleet combined to produce a 2-inch thick layer of ice in addition to light snow.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulation of 0.6 inches was reported in Winchester, KY on the morning of February 11, 2021. There was also a light dusting of snow and sleet on top of the ice. Later in the day, local media reported a tree down on a home. There were numerous trees down or damaged, with tho…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were down along Pretty Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 77 mph wind gust was recorded at the KYMesonet site in Clark County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Four Mile Road was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Boonesboro Road was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple closures along Red River Road due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media showed pictures of barns flattened in the Boonesborough area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were down across Clark County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Road 89, Irvine Road, was underwater 1 to 2 miles southeast of Winchester, Kentucky.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 1 |
| 1982 | 7 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
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