Fulton storm history
Storm events recorded in Fulton, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
662
Total events
15
Tornadoes
48
Hail
72
Floods
4
Deaths
$21.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This historic EF-4 tornado was associated with a very long-track supercell that originally formed over eastern Arkansas. The supercell produced a nearly continuous tornado damage path from northeast Arkansas across western Tennessee and western Kentucky. The starting point of thi…
Moderate flooding continued on the Mississippi River from late February. At New Madrid, Missouri, the river crested at 41.4 feet on March 5, well above the flood stage of 34 feet. A Hickman city police officer perished after attempting to drive through a flooded area on the night…
Widespread flash flooding occurring in Hickman. Numerous roads were closed or impassable. Five homes in Hickman were evacuated due to flash flooding. Numerous streets remained closed through the morning. An area along Kentucky 94 in the downtown Hickman area was blocked for sever…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Hail Hail
Hail measured to quarter size was reported south of Cayce as a supercell storm tracked southeastward towards Tennessee.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A narrow EF-1 tornado (peak winds of 100mph) began on KY-94 just east of Hickman. The tornado then slowly moved southeast, mostly across open fields, doing sporadic minor tree damage before snapping 3 power poles along and near KY-166. The tornado ended near Rice Lane south of KY…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of KY-94 and KY-1212. Further south, a 46mph wind gust was measured at KY-1128 and Alexander Rd where a basketball goal with a water base was blown backwards.
Drought Drought
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Extreme heat continued from the third week of July.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Extreme heat continued into late July.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A center pivot turned over on Sycamore Rd and a tree was blown down onto a house in Hickman as a surging portion of a thunderstorm line progressed eastward through northwestern Fulton County.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A cold air funnel formed near Hickman.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Flood Flood
Late February flooding continued into early March along the Mississippi River at Hickman. Minor flooding of low-lying areas occurred. River levels fell just below flood stage by the early afternoon on the 1st.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Flood Flood
Minor flooding of low-lying agricultural land occurred near Hickman. Minor flooding continued into early March.
Flood Flood
Flash flooding from the 15th transitioned to areal flooding just after midnight on the 16th. Portions of Highway 94 east of Cayce and west of Hickman remained closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding along the Little Bayou de Chien east of Cayce closed Highway 94.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flood water closed a portion of Highway 94 3 to 4 miles west of Hickman.
Flood Flood
KY-94 was closed due to high water between KY-781 and Jeffress Road. Radar estimated rainfall was approximately 2-2.5 inches at the time of closure, with an additional inch of rainfall occurring through the late afternoon and evening hours.
Flood Flood
KY-94 was closed due to high water between Parker Lane and the KY-1099 Bypass. Radar estimated rainfall was approximately 2-2.5 inches at the time of closure, with an additional inch of rainfall occurring during the late afternoon and evening hours.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Flood Flood
Water was reported on KY-94 near Jeffress Rd. Radar estimated rainfall was around 1-1.5 inches.
Flood Flood
Water was reported over KY-94 between Parker Lane and KY-1099 near Hickman. Radar estimated rainfall was around 1.5 inches.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Flood Flood
Minor road flooding occurred on multiple roads in Fulton County. Rainfall rates were low, keeping flooding issues from becoming more significant. A radar estimated two inches of rainfall had fallen for the day when flooding was reported.
Hail Hail
Small limbs were reported on KY-125 near Hickman Country Club. Hail measured to quarter size fell on the south side of Hickman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Small tree limb damage occurred on KY-125 north of Stateline Rd. A roof of a pole barn was blown off.
Drought Drought
Heat Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 1 |
| 2024 | 31 | 0 |
| 2023 | 28 | 1 |
| 2022 | 33 | 1 |
| 2021 | 21 | 2 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 29 | 0 |
| 2017 | 24 | 2 |
| 2016 | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 2 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 38 | 2 |
| 2010 | 25 | 1 |
| 2009 | 21 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 3 | 0 |