Garrard storm history
Storm events recorded in Garrard, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
212
Total events
11
Tornadoes
25
Hail
24
Floods
0
Deaths
$2.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Kentucky Route 52 and Boones Creek Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4.0 to 4.5 inches fell in portions of Garrard County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Davis station DVI10599 reported a low temperature of 31 degrees. The Lincoln County Kentucky Mesonet site LGNT (about 3/4 mile from the Garrard County line) also reported a low of 31 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Gilberts Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Crab Orchard Road near Gilberts Creek Baptist Church.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Sugar Creek Road near the intersection of Lexington Road.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail was reported observed near Cartersville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down over Kirksville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Cartersville Road near the Madison County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down over the 100 block of Kelly Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across the 200 block of Lexington Road in Lancaster.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto power lines on the 2400 block of Wallacetown Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A storm damage team surveyed EF1 tornado damage with a max wind speed around 95 mph and a max width of 90 yards in Lincoln and Garrard Counties. The tornado touched down near the intersection of US Highway 27 South and KY Highway 698 in Lincoln County. After crossing into Garrard…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow ranging from 5 to 8 inches occurred in Garrard County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Garrard County received heavy snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 5 inches. In addition, the county saw heavy ice accumulation totaling 0.25 to 0.50 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple trees were downed across Garrard County. Over five hundred customers were without power, and a few homes were damaged by falling tree limbs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down on Oscar Ray and Tommy Murphy Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down on Gillespie Pike and Highway 1295.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A National Weather Service damage survey determined that a swath of straight-line winds peaking at 80 to 85 mph occurred along a 12 mile path stretching from just west of Harrodsburg in Mercer County, to just east of Herrington Lake in Garrard County. After crossing Herrington La…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall totaling 4+ inches occurred in the southern part of Garrard County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by strong winds near Bryantsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down across the road in Bryantsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down across the road.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered tree and power line damage due to high winds was observed across Garrard County. Maupin Road was temporarily impassable due to trees and power lines down across the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Poor Ridge Pike near Sad Lane.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1-2 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
A large hackberry tree snapped about 5 feet above the ground.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in rural portions of northern Garrard County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A garage was destroyed on Nina Ridge Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall accumulation of 5-6 inches reported across Garrard County by county dispatch early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Between one-eighth and one-quarter inch of ice accumulated, followed by around a half inch of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
KYTC reported 9 inches of snow in Garrard County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado formed about a half mile south of a previous tornado along a distinct line break seen on radar. The NWS drone found the tornado touched down just southwest of Bluegrass Diesel Performance auto body shop. The tornado did major roof damage to two barns, each about 30 by 4…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado formed approximately 2 miles north of Clifton near Kings Ridge Road and tracked northeast for approximately 0.9 miles before exiting Boyle County and into norther Garrard County. In Garrard County, the tornado continued across Herrington Lake where tree damage was ob…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado formed approximately 2.9 miles east northeast of Danville Goodall Airport near Chrisman Lane and tracked northeast for approximately 5.2 miles before exiting Boyle County and into western Garrard County. In Garrard County, the Boone Creek area received damage to tree…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down at Fall Lick Road and Drakes Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on Wesley Drive. The area had three rounds of storms from 1 to 7 AM. It is estimated that the last wave of storms caused this damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in Garrard County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over Crab Orchard Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down along 1295.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall totaling 4 inches accumulated in Garrard County, KY.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet totaling 2 inches accumulated in Lancaster, KY.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
There was a report on Twitter along with a photo of a quarter inch of ice accumulation near Lancaster, KY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported trees down 2 miles north of Lancaster.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media and county dispatch reported high water was over county roads.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple reports of road closures and flash flooding in northern Garrard County, including parts of Sugar Creek Road and Buckeye Road. Two motorists were also stranded in flood waters and were subsequently rescued.
Lightning Lightning
Social media reported a lightning strike near Fisher Ford Road. The strike killed two cattle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down in the 1100 block of Kirksville Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |