Grayson storm history
Storm events recorded in Grayson, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
343
Total events
16
Tornadoes
83
Hail
40
Floods
3
Deaths
$56.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A storm survey was done by NWS personnel on Wednesday May 24. The survey found severe damage to residential and industrial structures. Three vortices combined into a single tornado north of Leitchfield, then moved east to southeast at 40 to 45 mph. The path moved through the nort…
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Grayson County Kentucky Mesonet site (BLRK) reported a low temperature of 30 degrees during the early morning hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Wax Road and Nina Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A concentrated area of damage was located off of Wheeler Road, where a metal building was destroyed an multiple trees were downed by strong thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in Caneyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at the intersection of Decker Road and Peonia Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Anneta Road.
Hail Hail
Nickel to quarter sized hail was observed on the west side of Leitchfield.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Ample amounts of quarter sized hail fell in Leitchfield.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail was observed in southwest Grayson County along Shrewsbury Road near Pine Ridge Drive.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported south of Shrewsbury.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported near Anneta.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A woman was rescued from her home on the 100 block of Blue Creek Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 100 block of Carlos Lane was completely washed out and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 900 block of Huffman Road was completely washed out and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over the 100 block of Main Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fourteen roads were closed due to flowing water around the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down over the 3300 block of Sadler Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down over the 6300 block of Salt River Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of around 4 inches was reported in Grayson County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 4 and 5.5 inches was observed across Grayson County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Grayson County received significant ice accumulation of 0.25 to 0.50 inches. The county emergency manager reported 12 trees down, 4 power poles and lines down, several fires, and vehicle accidents. Power outages peaked at over 700 in Grayson County. The county also saw 1 to 2 inc…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were downed by strong winds in the Big Clifty community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were downed by strong winds in Caneyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed and multiple power outages were reported across Leitchfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple occurrences of wind damage were observed across at least a 200 yard swath northwest of Leitchfield. Several trees were blown down, large tree limbs were broken, a camper was blown over, and a garage was heavily damaged. All damage was blown to the east and northeast.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail was observed along Kentucky Route 259 near the Edmonson and Grayson County line.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was observed in southeastern Grayson County.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was observed near Clarkson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down, falling onto a home and causing damage to a garage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Bear Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down along Highway 62 in Caneyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down over Highway 62 near Caneyville.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in Caneyville.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail reported in western Grayson County.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down on a shed on Dixie Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 20x50 foot pole barn was destroyed by strong winds a mile north of Clarkson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm survey for the macroburst damage extending from western Grayson County, through Edmonson County, before ending in northeastern Warren County. The first area of concentrated damage was observed along US Highway 62 around…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several trees down in the Anneta area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down near wax.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted, a garage door was blown in, and outbuildings were damaged on Nolin Estates Road.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered power outages, tree damage, and roof damage due to high winds occurred across Grayson County. A 64 mph wind gust was observed at Mesonet station AV189 Leitchfield.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1 |
| 2011 | 18 | 4 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |