Fayette County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
75
Hail reports
68
Floods since 1996
554
All events
9
Deaths
$118.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Fayette County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 9 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.
The tornado first touched down just east of Masterson Station Park on the subdivision road of Buck Lane. It continued east through the subdivision, causing F2 damage. The tornado then crossed an open field and creek, entering another subdivision. It appeared that the tornado reac…
Fayette County received a combination of snow and sleet totaling 4 to 5 inches. In addition, Fayette County saw 0.25 to 0.35 inches of ice accumulation.
Bitterly cold temperatures encompassed central Kentucky during the morning hours of January 11th. Widespread lows were in the single digits to low teens and Bluegrass Airport in Lexington recorded a minimum temperature of 10 degrees. A slight breeze kept wind chill values in the …
A man died due to exposure in his unheated mobile home early on the 17th. The Lexington ASOS recorded an early morning temperature of -1.
A woman slipped and fell in the parking lot of her apartment after leaving a friend's home. Her body was found the next morning. The coroner ruled her death to be exposure and hypothermia. The low temperature at the Lexington ASOS that morning was 4 degrees.
Light freezing rain brought a rash of accidents on highways around the Lexington area. Broadcast media reported at least 50 accidents from early afternoon into the evening. Interstates 71, 75 and the Interstate 275 loop were reported as virtually impassable. An out-of-state drive…
Two women were knocked down and swept away by rapidly flowing water, after trying to cross a flooded intersection. Sixty intersections in town were covered by high water, some with water depths up to three or four feet. Interstate 75 at mile marker 115 was flooded. Interstate 64 …
A woman was struck by lightning while placing yard waste in a container near her home. The time is estimated.
A was killed in Lexington when a tree was blown on to the vehicle he was driving.
A NWS Storm Survey team in conjunction with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment determined that 70 to 80 mph straight line winds across the Spindletop area of northern Fayette County. Very strong winds 50 feet off the ground hit over 10 agricult…
A lightning strike caused a fire of a horse barn at the Mercury Equine Center. Twenty-three racing horses perished and the barn was a total loss.
Thunderstorm winds did extensive damage at Hughes Aircraft...estimated by builder to be around 5 million dollars. Condo and tree damaged was reported around Griffin Gate in Lexington. Around six miles of straight line wind damaged occurred over northern Fayette county where part …
A severe thunderstorm and strong winds knocked over trees, blew roofs off buildings, and left thousands of people without electricity. One person was injured by flying glass in Lexington. At least 30 roads were blocked by falling trees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of Fontaine Road and East High Street was flooded with deep water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was very deep water over the intersection of Transcript Avenue and Press Avenue. Two cars were completely submerged in water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was deep flowing water at Palumbo Drive and East New Circle Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Deep water was flowing over Walton Avenue and Hambrick Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Deep water was flowing over Cisco Road and Versailles Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were three large trees snapped along Bowman Mill Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 inches fell across portions of Fayette County.
Scattered to numerous snow showers caused slick and icy roadways in Fayette County. The hazardous conditions resulted in an injury vehicle crash involving three commercial motor vehicles. The injured person was transported to a local hospital, and the roadway was closed for a sho…
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The temperature at Bluegrass Airport (KLEX) dropped to 32 degrees during the early morning hours. Several CWOP sites reported low temperatures of 31-32 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bowman Mill Road between Old Harrodsburg Road and Parkers Mill Road were closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Leestown Road between Dolan Lane and the Scott County line, at the railroad overpass, were closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Alexandria Drive between the Old Frankfort Pike roundabout and the railroad crossing near Trailwood Lane were closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and several tree limbs were blown down by strong winds along Mercer Road. Several section of chain link fence were also blown over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Newtown Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on the roadway near the intersection of Mason Headley Road and Versailles Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A foot of water was over the roadway along Red Clover Lane on the north side of Lexington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind gusts near Georgetown Road in Lexington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted, pulling up a section of asphalt in a parking lot. The tree fell onto a van.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was flowing water near where Delong meets Armstrong Mill Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
A small creek between Laredo Drive and Wilson Downing Road was out of its banks, with about one foot of water spilling into an adjacent parking lot. Water approached a nearby apartment complex as well.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and sleet totaling 5 to 6 inches occurred in Fayette County. In addition, the county received significant ice accumulation of around 0.5 inches.
High Wind High Wind
KLEX measured three separate wind gusts above 60 mph, with a peak wind gust of 65 mph. Tens of thousands of customers were without power across Fayette County, and multiple trees were brought down by the strong winds across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch snapped and fell onto a home in South Lexington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple reports of tree damage and power lines down in south Lexington, including on Jairus Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell down across Crawley Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb fell down on a vehicle in Woodland Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 32 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 | 24 | 0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 1 |
| 1995 | 10 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 4 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 |
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