Henry County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1965 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
52
Hail reports
27
Floods since 1996
269
All events
1
Deaths
$10.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Henry County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 17 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.
A NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-3 tornado with wind speeds of up to 140 mph in Henry county. The tornado touched down just to the southwest of KY 1899 (Mulberry Pike), crossing into Springhill Estates subdivision. Two homes were destroyed here along with three outbuildings. Tr…
Tornado F3 Tornado
The tornado first touched down IN an open area east of Smithfield in southwest Henry County. It then moved east and crossed highway 55 north of Eminence. The tornado reached its maximum intensity as it moved between U.S. 421 and the Eminence-Point Pleasant Road. The tornado final…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down on Port Royal Road.
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A tree was blown down onto power lines along Fairview Court in Eminence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down, blocking the roadway near the 300 block of Woods Pike Road.
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Power lines were blown down along Jackson Road near Eminence.
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A tree was blown down in the roadway at the intersection of La Grange Road and Webb Town Road.
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A tree was blown down onto a power line on West College Street in New Castle.
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Trees were blown down onto River Road near Lockport.
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A tree was blown down onto Port Royal Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down in Smithfield.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Henry County received 5 to 8 inches of heavy snow and sleet, in addition to 0.10 to 0.25 inches of ice accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 inches fell in portions of Henry County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of up to 4 inches occurred in Henry County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
AWS station near Smithfield reported a low temperature of 31 degrees. The nearby Shelby County Kentucky Mesonet site CROP (1-2 miles from the Henry County line) reported a low temperature of 30 degrees.
Hail Hail
Penny sized hail was observed near Pendleton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall of 6 to 8 inches impacted Henry County, in addition to 0.10 to 0.20 inches of ice accumulation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An area of concentrated tree damage from strong winds was observed along Lagrange Road west of New Castle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong winds in Pendleton.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed an EF1 tornado in south central Henry County starting near Jericho and ending southeast of New Castle. The tornado touched down near the intersection of state routes 153 and 712. Keepers Restaurant had roof damage, a travel tra…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
NWS Louisville conducted a storm damage survey near and in the town of Port Royal and determined an EF-1 tornado with 90mph winds impacted the community. The tornado first touched down east of Gullion Branch Road and caused scattered tree damage. Damage in these areas consisted o…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Lake Road near Campbellsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Harpers Ferry Road.
High Wind High Wind
High winds resulted in multiple barns being damaged or destroyed in Henry County. Additionally, scattered tree and power line damage was also observed.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was blown over by strong winds along Radcliff Road west of Smithfield.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm survey near Pleasureville in Henry County for storms that occurred Thursday morning. The survey team determined the damage was consistent with an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 110 mph. The tornado first touched down…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 3 to 4 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
Trees and power lines fell down in Eminence.
Hail Hail
Two inch diameter hail was observed near Eminence in southern Henry County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the Port Royal community in northern Henry County.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A large tree was split due to ice. Kentucky State Police reported trees down on ice-covered county roads. Between Up to 0.75 inches of freezing rain was reported, along with 2 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees and power lines down in Smithfield. Pea sized hail was also found in the area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A heavy mix of sleet and snow impacted Henry County, KY. 1 to 2 inches of sleet accumulated.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Ice accumulation of 0.2 inches was reported in Eminence, KY. A tenth of an inch of ice accumulation along with 0.5 inches of sleet and 0.6 inches of snow was reported 4 miles northeast of New Castle, KY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in New Castle.
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A couple of trees were reported down on Port Royal Road and Vance Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water flowed out of its banks and down Skidmore Lane.
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A tree was down at the intersection of Drennan and New Cut Road.
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Trees were blown down and blocking traffic on Highway 146 between Pendleton and New Castle. The fire department responded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The emergency manager reported that a house had roof damage, a barn's doors blew off, and trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A CO-OP observer reported that trees were down, and structural damage was near East Smithfield Road and Giltner Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A small barn was damaged near Campbellsburg, Kentucky.
Two children were on their way to school driving east of Campbellsburg on Bishops Lane when a tree blew down in front of their car. The driver stopped the vehicle, so they wouldn't hit the tree. After stopping, another tree blew down on their vehicle. The two children had to be r…
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Dispatch reported trees were down blocking roads in the county. Estimated 0.2-0.3 inches of glaze on elevated surfaces around 6 am on the 15th. There were isolated slick spots on area roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees reported down at East Cross Main Street.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 2 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
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