Harrison storm history
Storm events recorded in Harrison, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
229
Total events
8
Tornadoes
21
Hail
44
Floods
2
Deaths
$2.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A sleet and snow mix brought 2 to 4 inches accumulation through mid morning Tuesday, January 27. Freezing rain developed later that afternoon and continued through dawn Wednesday. Ice accretion reached 3/4 of an inch. Snow, developing after dawn Wednesday, added another 1 to 2 in…
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Harrison County Kentucky Mesonet site (RBSN) dropped to 28 degrees during the early morning hours.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
One inch hail was reported along Kentucky 392, east of Cynthiana.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A storm damage team surveyed tornado damage in Harrison County, Kentucky near Berry and Antioch from the storms on April 3rd, 2025. Damage was first observed to a farm along Kentucky Highway 36 West near Casey Mill Road where a barn had some damage to the doors, roof and siding. …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A resident reported five trees were down on his property off of Stringtown Road, near the Harrison/Grant County line.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall of 6 to 7 inches was reported in Harrison County, in addition to ice accumulation of 0.25 to 0.35 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees were blown down across the county. Over two thousand customers were without power during the event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong winds in Cynthiana.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb fell and was blocking one lane of Kentucky Highway 1842 North.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were closed or became impassable due to flooding from heavy rainfall across Harrison County, including U.S. Route 62 in Cynthiana.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was observed over the roadway on U.S. Route 62 between Oddville and Claysville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was blown off of a barn. All the debris blew to the northeast corner of the owner's property.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered tree and power line damage from high winds was observed in Cynthiana and across Harrison County. Minor structural damage was also observed.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across the county as a result of high winds.
Hail Hail
Nickel-sized hail was observed at a gas station southwest of Cynthiana.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was observed over roadways in multiple locations across Harrison County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1-2 inch 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 chills of…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on State Highway 1284 West.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down at Shady Nook Pike and Shaw Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on US 62 East.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on State Road 1032 West.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was roof damage to Smiser building in Cynthiana.
Hail Hail
Three inch diameter hail was observed in the Berry community in northern Harrison County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding caused the closure of River Road in Cynthiana.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 4 inches reported across Harrison County early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet accumulation of 0.5 inches was reported.
Flood Flood
Grays Run was out of its banks flooding River Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A heavy mix of sleet and snow totaling 2 to 3 inches fell in Harrison County, KY. At least 1 inch of this total was in the form of sleet.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A quarter inch of ice accumulated, causing a few trees to come down. About 700 customers were without power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree on a power line on Highway 62.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A car stalled in high water on Two Lick Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A home near Snake Lick at US 27 North was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
River Road was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Apple Lane was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Stratton Road was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported on Twitter that there was street flooding in a residential part of Cynthiana.
Hail Hail
The media reported quarter size hail in Cynthiana.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported on Pleasant Street in Cynthiana.
Hail Hail
The media estimated golf ball size hail fell in Cynthiana.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a report of a tree down on Hinton Webber Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
It was reported that several streets in Cynthiana had water over them.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media report showed a photo of a tree down on a back patio/deck of a home in Cynthiana.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in Cynthiana, Kentucky.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along Robinson-Renaker Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |