Clinton County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1968 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
18
Tornado reports
28
Hail reports
19
Floods since 1996
203
All events
9
Deaths
$1.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clinton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple water rescues and homes with water in them. Clinton County and the City of Albany issued a state of emergency due to flooding.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey on Wednesday, March 18th for the storms that occurred early Monday morning, March 16th. A tornado was determined to have occurred in Clinton County with max winds of 100 MPH (EF1). Storm damage was first observed along Wright …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down and the roof was blown off of a trailer along Wisdom Dock Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Kentucky Route 639.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy ice accumulation of 0.50 to 0.60 inches occurred in Clinton County. Clinton County also received 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The temperature at the Clinton County Kentucky Mesonet site (ALBN) dropped to 30 degrees during the early morning hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Garage Road was closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Miller Road was closed.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail was reported near Cumberland City.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was observed near Cumberland City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were numerous trees down along US 127 in the northern part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down on Beatty Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed by strong winds across Albany.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey and found a tornado occurred on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. Damage was observed to have started just north of the intersection of Wisdom Dock Road and Charlie Murray Road near Shipley where there were uprooted trees in farm fields…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey and found a tornado occurred on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. A small short lived tornado started east of Albany along Central Union Road with tree damage along a tree line just east of Branham Road. The tornado continued and left t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were uprooted across Albany and Clinton County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along West Harper Lane, including one tree which fell onto a mobile home.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey and found a tornado occurred on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. This tornado reached a peak intensity of EF1 with 95 mph estimated peak winds, crossing through portions of southern Cumberland and Clinton County. The tornado crossed in…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall accumulation of 4 to 6+ inches was observed in Clinton County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were numerous reports of tree and power line damage across Clinton County.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several trees down on roads in Albany.
High Wind High Wind
Trees blown over by high winds brought down electrical wires, resulting in the temporary closure of US Route 127.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 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 multiple trees down and a porch roof blown off on Old Monticello Road near Smith Chapel Church.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down in Cumberland City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines and trees were down, resulting in the closure of Highway 738 in Albany.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was blown off a diner in downtown Albany.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 4 inches was reported in Clinton County early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
KYTC reported 8 inches of snow in the county. Reports across the county ranged from 3 to 8 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down along Highway 90 near Ida.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was removed from Huntersville Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service in conjunction with Clinton County Emergency Management conducted the storm damage assessment survey. The initial tornado touchdown was on the western edge of Cumberland City, approximately 5 miles northeast of Albany. There were several snapped trees…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several structures were damaged along Highway 558.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
At least a quarter inch of ice accumulated on trees and power lines in Clinton County, KY. 67% of the county's residents were without power at the height of the storm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported across portions of county and state roads in the northern part of Clinton County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down on Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A dispatcher reported numerous trees were down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reports a couple of trees down along Highway 1590 near Hay Road and Highway 1351.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were reported down across Clinton County, mainly near Albany.
Flood Flood
Water flowed over Miller Road near Highway 90.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Dickens Chapel Road was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Highway 1590 in Clinton County, Kentucky.
Flood Flood
Standing water was reported on Raven Way in Albany, KY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was damage to an outbuilding near Albany.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on Fairgrounds road in Albany. Trees were also down on Lynnview Drive and State Highways 1076 and 558 out in the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a tree down near South Clearfork Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 1 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
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