Hardin County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
34
Tornado reports
100
Hail reports
77
Floods since 1996
543
All events
11
Deaths
$83.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hardin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 31 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Hardin County received 4 to 6 inches of heavy snow and sleet. Hardin County also saw ice accumulation of 0.10 to 0.25 inches. Numerous traffic accidents occurred, including one involving a commercial vehicle that blocked one lane on Interstate 65.
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.
The tornado destroyed a trailer and an outbuilding along Hansborough Road. It caused major roof damage along Bethlehem Academy Road, with one home losing the roof completely. Several boats were flipped over, and a large bus was pushed two feet. The tornado pushed in garage doors …
Numerous trees and power lines reported down by Vine Grove police. Hundreds of homes and businesses damaged. Damage estimate at $6 million.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of Eisenhower Avenue and Wilson Road is flooded and completely impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Boone Road was closed between Trooper Hill Road and Celise Drive due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Peterson Drive was flooded.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The National Weather Service investigated an area where radar briefly showed a tornado debris signature (TDS) as the outflow from two different storms merged near the Hardin and LaRue County line. This track moves along a lot of open field, but the TDS apparently started in a for…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado entered the county near Hardin Springs where several trees were uprooted and snapped. Per high resolution satellite imagery the tornado ended just northeast of Hardin Springs and just east of Mount Olive Rd.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The estimated starting point for the tornado along this storm's track, per high resolution satellite imagery, was in a wooded area just west of Pierce Mill Road south of Garfield. Significant damage occurred to a home near Pierce Mill Road, where a portion of the roof was taken f…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of damage began just as a tornado along the long-storm track was occluding. It ended close to and east of the area where a different tornado spun up, thus initially appearing from the ground survey team to be a continuous swath of damage. The first indication of damage wa…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Per high resolution satellite imagery of damage in a heavily forested area, a new tornado track began just near the intersection of Hardinsburg Rd and Fields Rd. This track briefly crossed Saint John Rd, but missed any structures there before entering another forested area. The f…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Radar data indicated a large area of strong inbound velocity along a path east of the couplet that caused the third tornado along that storm's path. Damage first was noted to an open small barn along Salt River Rd, just south of Four Corners. High resolution satellite imagery ind…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were blown down along Kentucky Route 86 in Cecilia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A railroad crossing gate was broken at its hinges along Hayden School Road.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Hardin County Kentucky Mesonet site (CCLA) dropped to 31 degrees. Several other CWOP sites reported low temperatures of 31-32 degrees.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a house on Ford Highway, sparking a fire in the attic. The value of damage to the property is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was covering North Mulberry Street in front of Elizabethtown High School.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Streets in downtown Elizabethtown became almost impassable due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple water rescues were performed, cars became stuck in flood waters, roads were closed, and water entered homes in Elizabethtown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flowing water was observed over West Poplar Street, and a water rescue was performed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the Hardin County Kentucky mesonet station.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Haycraft Street and Poplar Street were closed due to rising water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Springfield Road was closed near Belmont Avenue due to rising water.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service surveyed a long-track EF-1 tornado that moved from Midway through the north side of Fort Knox and then ended just west of the Clermont exit on I-65. Numerous trees were downed or snapped along the damage path, which ran a little over 30 miles and was …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The National Weather Service surveyed a long-track EF-1 tornado that moved from Midway through the north side of Fort Knox and then ended just west of the Clermont exit on I-65. Numerous trees were downed or snapped along the damage path, which ran a little over 30 miles and was …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey in Meade and Hardin County, near the communities of Flaherty and Radcliff, and determined an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 mph occurred the evening of March 30th, 2025. The tornado had a path length of 7.21 miles and …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of 3.5 to 4 inches was reported in Hardin County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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 Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding reported along Sportsman Lake Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 4 and 6 inches was observed across Hardin County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall of 4 to 6 inches impacted Hardin County, Kentucky, in addition to 0.30 to 0.50 inches of ice accumulation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches were blown down along Brackett Cemetery Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by strong winds along South Wilson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Long Grove Road near Stephensburg.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 4 |
| 2025 | 19 | 3 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 27 | 1 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 36 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 1 |
| 2011 | 24 | 2 |
| 2010 | 14 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 2 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 24 | 2 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 22 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 1 |
| 2002 | 14 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 1 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | 6 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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