Hancock County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
26
Hail reports
31
Floods since 1996
228
All events
0
Deaths
$774K
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hancock County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 9 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 F3 Tornado
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado started just to the east of Hawesville near Highway 60 and 3199. The tornado continued east, virtually hugging the shore of the Ohio River and likely going into the Ohio River briefly before coming back on shore and doing more damage along Wescor Road. Most of the dam…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across State Road 271 South.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Hancock County received heavy snow and sleet totaling 6 to 7 inches. Hancock County also saw around 0.10 inches of ice accumulation.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Hancock County Kentucky Mesonet site (LEWP) reported a low temperature of 31 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto power lines on Kentucky Route 271 west of Hawesville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down across Kentucky Route 69 near Weberstown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on the 7200 block of Kentucky Route 69.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Hawesville Easton Road between Lamastus Road and Boling Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by strong winds along Kentucky Route 144 between Weberstown and Arrington Corner. Some downed trees fell onto power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed by strong winds near the intersection of Pellville-Hawesville Road and Joe Powers Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Middle Knottsville Road and Storm Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down over the 800 block of Paul Baker Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on US 60.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blocking the driveway of Heartland Villa.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Squirrel Tail Hollow Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Lambert Schoolhouse Road and Scifres Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown across Kentucky Route 1389 just south of the intersection with Kentucky Route 1403.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported in Hawesville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 3.5 and 5 inches was observed across Hancock County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and sleet of 4 to 5 inches was reported in northern portions of Hancock County. In addition, the county received 0.25 inches or more of ice accumulation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed along McGill Lane in Lewisport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down over Indian Lake Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by strong winds on Tick Ridge Road south of Hawesville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by strong winds on Easton Cabot Road.
Hail Hail
There was a report of quarter size hail in Easton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a large tree down on a garage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on a garage.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Golf ball size or larger hail fell in southern Hancock County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.
Hail Hail
This report was from mPing.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on Bates Hollow Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds resulted in multiple instances of wind damage across Hancock County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was identified around Riverview Drive and Holland Avenue. There were also flooding issues on US 60 about 1 mile east of Lewisport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered trees were down county wide. Some were impacting power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines blew down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down.
High Wind High Wind
Tree, power line, and minor structural damage was caused by high winds in Hawesville and across Hancock County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches 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 chil…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal roof was removed from a shed.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulation greater than a quarter inch occurred over at least the southern half of the county. Numerous vehicle crashes were reported, and KY Highway 69 was closed in both directions due to icy conditions. There were numerous crashes from KY 1265 to KY 144.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over McIntire and Richardson Roads.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water from Caney Creek was flowing over Franklin Gaynor Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was high water over a bridge near the 2600 block of Squirrel Tail Hollow Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was high water over railroad tracks between the 1200 and 1400 block of Lee Henderson Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Route 657 was closed due to flooding.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 1 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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