Cumberland 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.
12
Tornado reports
25
Hail reports
24
Floods since 1996
180
All events
0
Deaths
$1.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Cumberland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 12 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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This was the end point of a tornado that crossed into Monroe County, Kentucky from Sumner County, Tennessee. The tornado moved through a rural area of Cumberland County and lifted about three miles southwest of Marrowbone.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A resident was rescued out of a flooded home. There were multiple roads closed, and part of the county was cutoff due to flooding of the main roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An old building was destroyed by strong winds along Cherry Tree Road, with no other damage reported in the vicinity. Trees were also blown down on Sulphur Creek Road near Mikes Landing.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down over part of Mud Camp Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Cumberland County received heavy ice accumulation of 0.50 to 0.60 inches. The county also received 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Cumberland County Kentucky Mesonet site (GRDR) dropped below freezing at 9:25 pm EST on October 23 before recording a low temperature of 25 degrees during the early morning hours of October 24, 2025. The Cumberland County KY Mesonet site is known to be in a sheltered valley, …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the Cumberland County Kentucky mesonet station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down on State Road 449.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees uprooted and a collapsed barn on Kim McCoy Road.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads in Cumberland County were closed as a result of flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three power poles were blown down by strong winds along Kentucky Route 90 east of Burkesville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down onto the road at Sulphur Creek Resort.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that a brief EF0 tornado touched down on the afternoon of July 9. The tornado touched down about a half mile north-northwest of the Highway 90 and Ferris Fork Road intersection where two large trees were downed, facing back …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey and found a tornado occurred on Sunday, May 26th, 2024 about 3 miles north of Burkesville. The tornado started just to the east of Old Columbia Road along Little Renox Creek in fields behind a residence. A few trees were uproo…
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 started at…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by strong winds in downtown Burkesville.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey and found a tornado occurred on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. Despite the fact that the tornado was only on the ground for a little over one mile and one minute, it tracked very briefly through Monroe, Metcalfe, and Cumberland Count…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Kentucky Route 90 was briefly closed due to flooding.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 4 to 7+ inches occurred in Cumberland County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An equipment shed flipped over from thunderstorm winds.
Hail Hail
Hail ranging from quarter to half dollar size was reported near Burkesville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down across Cumberland County, resulting in several road closures.
High Wind High Wind
One building in Burkesville sustained structural damage as a result of high winds. Additionally, scattered tree and power line damage was observed across Cumberland County.
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 -…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flood waters have entered businesses in Burkesville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of Lawson Bottom Road were washed out from flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down within the city limits of Burkesville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Public report with a photo of 4 inches of snow accumulation in the community of Bakerton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow reports ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were reports of water over roadways.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Kentucky 90 was closed due to flooding around Marrowbone.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported trees down in the Burkesville city limits.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was flooding on Gray Gap Road at Turner Branch Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Highway 90 West was closed due to a downed utility pole.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall of 3.5 to 4 inches fell across Cumberland County, KY.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy sleet and some snow combined to produce around an inch of accumulation, with more than a half inch of sleet.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A quarter inch of ice accumulated 12 miles south of Columbia, KY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near Leslie Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down on Highway 1880, Smith Grove Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on Sexton Fork Road near Highway 449.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were reported down through out the county, but most were in Burkesville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 704 is closed due to water running over the roadway between mile markers 7 and 9.
Flood Flood
Water was flowing over Highway 704 at typical flood prone locations.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
It was reported that 12 roads had to be closed throughout the county from a combination of flash flooding, areal flooding, and river flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A bridge was flooded in Dubre in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 |
| 2014 | 9 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
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