Grant 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.
8
Tornado reports
40
Hail reports
46
Floods since 1996
320
All events
1
Deaths
$6.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Grant County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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
The tornado touched down in Grant County at 1623 EST, causing low to mid EF3 damage specifically in the Harvesters Subdivision. This damage occurred at the west end of Barley Circle. Most of the damage in the rest of the subdivision was EF1 to EF2. Based on the damage surveyed, t…
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The first evidence of tornadic damage occurred on a property just east of Clarks Creek where several trees were uprooted or snapped. The tornado would continue east towards Baton Rouge Road, where several more hardwood trees had large branches broken off, with tree debris thrown …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed. Several homes also had minor damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and large tree limbs were downed on Cynthiana Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed. Additionally, a power pole was downed along with power lines in the same vicinity.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter in Crittenden measured 4 inches of snow, while a public report from Crittenden indicated that 3.5 inches had fallen.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reports from both Crittenden and Williamstown showed that 6 inches of snow had fallen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A utility line was downed near Sherman Mount Zion Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 2 miles southwest of Williamstown measured 2 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, over 4 inches of snow fell in the northern half of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer southwest of Williamstown measured an inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer southwest of Williamstown measured 1.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Crittenden, 9.5 inches of snow was reported.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across Lebanon Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto and was blocking Knoxville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Lemon Northcutt Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed over Clarks Crk Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed over Fork Lick Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Mount Zion area.
A home was damaged and one person suffered minor injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along Burgess Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Taft Highway near State Route 36.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Barnes Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Heekin Road in the Lawrenceville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Keefer Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Corinth area, especially along Blanchet Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Cordova Road.
High Wind High Wind
The observation from the mesonet station in Crittenden had a measured gust of wind at 60 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado appeared to first touch down at a residence along Arlington Court, where part of the roof was removed. Shingles, roof sheathing and insulation were lifted and blown several hundred yards to the east northeast of the residence. Minor siding and roof damage occurred to …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
South Fork Lick Creek was out of its banks and flowing across a road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Clarks Creek was out of its bank and flowing across a road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
South Lick Creek was out of its banks and flowing across Mason Cordova Road.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Crittenden Mount Zion Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Napoleon Zion Station Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large tree branches were downed along U.S. Route 25.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was damaged.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Based on surrounding reports and a declared level 2 snow emergency, ice accumulated in a significant manner across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Williamstown measured 2.6 inches of snow. The CoCoRaHS observer 6 miles north-northwest of Dry Ridge measured 2 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report from 3 miles northeast of Corinth showed that two inches of snow fell.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 1 |
| 2011 | 11 | 2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
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