Gallatin County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
17
Hail reports
58
Floods since 1996
280
All events
4
Deaths
$2.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Gallatin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 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.
Icy road conditions were found in spots across the county. One person was killed while travelling northbound on I-71. Their vehicle hit an icy spot on a bridge and flipped in the median near mile marker 55. They were not wearing a seat belt and were ejected from the vehicle.
Several mobile homes were demolished along State Route 184 between Interstate 71 and the Ohio River. Damage was caused by a microburst.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large hardwood tree was uprooted and fell onto a house, causing minor roof and siding damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The CWOP observer in Sanders measured a 48 mph gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, most of Gallatin County received 3.5 to 4 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer 6 miles northwest of Glencoe measured 8 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 6 miles northwest of Glencoe measured 2 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer near Warsaw measured 5.3 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed across Little Sugar Creek Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Warsaw measured 3 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer south of Warsaw recorded 8.3 inches of snow had fallen.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Warsaw measured 1.2 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along State Route 465 near Sparta.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Tapering Pointe Road. .
Flood Flood
High water was reported on County Road 2850.
Hail Hail
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Several large tress were downed and four homes were damaged by the trees. Two people suffered minor injuries in the homes. A few telephone poles were also downed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A bridge was washed out on Little Sugar Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A car was stranded in high water and the occupants had to be rescued.
Flood Flood
Dry Creek Road was closed due to high water in the 2500 block.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along U.S. 42.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on State Route 16.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed at the intersection of U.S. 42 and State Route 184.
High Wind High Wind
A few trees were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A lean to was blown off of a building. A nearby tree was also downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheet metal was blown off of a structure.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The CoCoRaHS observer northwest of Glencoe measured an inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northwest of Glencoe measured 2.6 inches of snow, and 1.3 inches of sleet fell in Warsaw.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located northwest of Glencoe measured a half inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The CoCoRaHS observer northwest of Glencoe measured 0.7 inches of snow.
Flood Flood
A water rescue was performed along South Fork Road due to a partially submerged vehicle.
Flood Flood
Multiple roads were closed due to high water throughout the county, including U.S. Route 42 and State Route 467. A mudslide was also reported along U.S. Route 42 E.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northwest of Glencoe measured 2.2 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northwest of Glencoe measured 2.2 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that one to three inches of snow fell across the county.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Several homes received damage to roofs, siding and porches. Damage also occurred to some barns and outbuildings. Finally, numerous trees were also knocked down or damaged.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northwest of Glencoe measured 0.9 inches of snow.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures in the middle to upper 90s combined with dewpoints in the upper 70s to create heat index values that exceeded 105 degrees for a second day in a row.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures in the 90s and dewpoints in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees created heat index values in excess of 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were knocked down.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
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