Hardin storm history

Light snow resulted in slick road conditions during the morning hours of November 10, 2025 in Hardin County. Shortly before 6 AM, a vehicle lost control due to weather-related road conditions, crossed into the opposite lane, and collided with another vehicle. After the initial cr…

At approximately 8 PM, a 63 year old male was driving on Gilead Church Road when he drove into water over the roadway. He left his vehicle and drown. His body was found a short distance from his vehicle. The value of damage to the vehicle is unknown.

A restaurant sign fell on top of a vehicle in Elizabethtown, causing total destruction of the vehicle. Three people were inside the vehicle when the sign fell on it, with two fatalities and one injury occurring as a result of the incident.

Around a half inch of ice accumulated in Elizabethtown, Vine Grove, and Radcliff. Extensive tree damage occurred. Power outages were also reported. There was a fatal accident on Interstate 65 northbound at mile marker 91 in Elizabethtown.

Two soldiers at Fort Knox were struck by lightning while doing training outside. They were airlifted to the hospital where an 18 year old female eventually died from the injuries she sustained. The time is approximate.

Freezing rain brought ice accretions of 1/2 to 1 inch through early morning Tuesday January 27th. Rain changed to snow after dawn on the 28th. An additional 1 to 2 inches of snow fell Wednesday morning. The loss of power attributed to the icing led to the death of a woman in her …

Department of Emergency Service reports three mobile home parks received substantial damage. Forty-six minor injuries were also reported throughout the county. In all, 421 homes were damaged and 100 destroyed across the county. Damage was estimated at $10.9 million across the cou…

Many areas in and around West Point experienced significant river and areal flooding due to excessive rainfall. Multiple roads were washed out, eroded or severely flooded. Many bridges had cracks or broken joints.

Numerous trees and power lines reported down by Vine Grove police. Hundreds of homes and businesses damaged. Damage estimate at $6 million.

The Hardin County Kentucky Mesonet site (CCLA) dropped to 31 degrees. Several other CWOP sites reported low temperatures of 31-32 degrees.

Lightning struck a house on Ford Highway, sparking a fire in the attic. The value of damage to the property is unknown.

Water was covering North Mulberry Street in front of Elizabethtown High School.

Streets in downtown Elizabethtown became almost impassable due to high water.

Multiple water rescues were performed, cars became stuck in flood waters, roads were closed, and water entered homes in Elizabethtown.

Flowing water was observed over West Poplar Street, and a water rescue was performed.

A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the Hardin County Kentucky mesonet station.

Haycraft Street and Poplar Street were closed due to rising water.

Springfield Road was closed near Belmont Avenue due to rising water.

Heavy snowfall of 3.5 to 4 inches was reported in Hardin County.

A water rescue was needed on Gaither Station Road. Hardin County dispatch also stated over 30 road closures across the county due to flash flooding and high water.

Flash flooding reported along Sportsman Lake Road.

Heavy snowfall of between 4 and 6 inches was observed across Hardin County.

Heavy snowfall of 4 to 6 inches impacted Hardin County, Kentucky, in addition to 0.30 to 0.50 inches of ice accumulation.

Several large tree branches were blown down along Brackett Cemetery Road.

Trees were blown down by strong winds along South Wilson Road.

Trees were blown down along Long Grove Road near Stephensburg.

A roof was peeled off of an outbuilding by strong winds.

Numerous trees down around Rineyville.

Multiple trees were blown down by strong winds in and around Fort Knox.

A tree was blown down by strong winds in a yard off of Bittersweet Lane in Radcliff.

Up to quarter sized hail was observed near Glendale.

Nickel sized hail was observed south of Elizabethtown.

A tree fell down on Hardinsburg Road.

A tree fell on Valley Creek Road.

This report came from mPing.

Off-duty NWS employee measured 1.25 inch hail.

This report came from mPing.

Gaither Station Road was closed due to water over the roadway.