Johnson storm history
Storm events recorded in Johnson, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
451
Total events
4
Tornadoes
58
Hail
68
Floods
6
Deaths
$22.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A damage survey team from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, Kentucky determined that an EF-3 tornado tracked across central Johnson County on March 2, 2012. The tornado had a path width of about 3/4 of a mile and estimated maximum wind speeds of 160 mph. Th…
Flash flooding occurred in the Redbush and Flatgap communities, with devastating flooding occurring along Big Mudlick Creek and Ramey Branch. Four fatalities occurred and over 50 swift water rescues were performed in this area. Entire double wide houses were seen floating down Bi…
Widespread flash flooding occurred across much of Johnson County during the evening of August 22nd as over three inches of rain fell in one to two hours. Basements, garages and homes were flooded in numerous areas with multiple reports of road damage to private and public propert…
A large tree limb (5 to 6 inches in diameter) crashed through the roof of a mobile home on Witten Lane in the Wittensville community, striking a female who was lying in bed. The limb caused a deep laceration in her leg, and she was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree had been blown down on KY-172 in the Volga community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree had been blown down onto KY-201 in the Sitka community.
Hail Hail
A picture on social media showed quarter-sized hail stones in the Boons Camp community.
Hail Hail
A video on social media showed large quantities of hail falling in the community of Keaton, with quarter-sized hail stones visible on the ground.
Hail Hail
Media relayed photos of quarter size hail that occurred in the town of River.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Pictures on social media showed a creek was out of it's banks and water flowing around several homes on Silk Stocking Loop near the community of VanLear.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Johnson County 911 Center relayed a report of a down tree on KY-581 in Tutor Key.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated steadily across Johnson County on January 19th. Public reports showed the snow deepening during the day, with an estimated 1.0 inch at East Point at 1100EST, followed by an estimated 2.0 inches near Whitehouse at 1400EST, and an estimated 3.0 inches near Stafford…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm brought a mix of heavy snow and significant ice to Johnson County on January 5th and 6th. On the afternoon of January 5th, multiple public reports of heavy snow were received. At 1520 EST, an estimated 6 inches of snow was reported in Paintsville. At 1539 EST, a me…
High Wind High Wind
The Kentucky Mesonet station 4 miles west of Paintsville reported a peak wind gust of 39 mph at 1130 AM EST. Locally higher wind gusts likely occurred given substantial siding damage inflicted on the 6th floor of the high-rise Bristlebuck Manor in the city of Paintsville.
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A tree was blown down onto State Hwy 581 (Tutor Key Road), near the S curve - or about a tenth of a mile north of KY-40 (Euclid Avenue) int eh community of Thealka, near Paintsville.
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A tree was blown down along Church Street in the city of Paintsville.
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A tree was downed onto the road near 571 State Hwy 1750, near the intersection with US-23 and the community of Collista.
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A tree was blown down onto a powerline, which then fell into the road, near address 1250 State Hwy 993 in Tutor Key.
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A tree was blown down in the Boons Camp community, east of Paintsville.
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A tree was blown down onto a pickup and farm outbuildings via a public report with photo relayed by broadcast media.
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Johnson County dispatch reported a tree down on US-40 about 2 miles from the Martin County line.
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Johnson County dispatch reported a tree blocking KY-172 near the 1930 block in Staffordsville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Amounts were fairly uniform across Johnson County on the morning of January 16. A 6.0 inch report was received 1 mile E of Paintsville at 7am (this was an increase from a 4.0 report 24 hours earlier). Meanwhile, 6.5 inches was reported at 3 different sites - West Van Lear at 8:35…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down across SR-1428 between mile markers 1 and 2 in the Hagerhill community.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was measured and reported in Staffordsville between 2:20 and 2:25 pm via Social Media. The hail ended by 2:30pm.
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Trees were blown down onto a powerline leading to a fire in Van Lear.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown onto powerlines in the Stambaugh vicinity according to a post on social media.
High Wind High Wind
High winds resulted in reports of trees down across the county. At 11:25 AM EDT, public reported multiple trees blown down near Sitka Church along Route 201. Then at 12:12 PM EDT, multiple trees and powerlines were reported to have been downed near Pickle Fork at Route 40W. A pic…
High Wind High Wind
While the Johnson County Mesonet, located 4 miles W of Paintsville, didn't report much in the way of wind gusts (peak 34 mph at 6:55 PM EST), there were a couple different reports across the county of damaging winds and downed trees/powerlines. These reports include: At 6:15 PM E…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto power lines, causing the tree to then catch on fire. The incident occurred in the Redbush and Elna vicinity.
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Trees and large limbs were reported to have been blown down in the Flat Gap community.
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Several trees were blown down in the town of Paintsville according to pictures on social media.
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Trees and power lines were blown down in and near the community of Thelma.
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A tree was blown down and onto a home in the West Van Lear community, in addition to large tree limbs being blow down.
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Trees and limbs were blown down near the Hagerhill community.
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Trees were blown down in the Wittensville and Nippa communities.
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Trees and power lines were blown down in and near the community of Tutor Key.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A COOP observer reported a total of 6.0 inches near Paintsville at 7am EST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
After mixed precipitation during the daylight hours of the 16th, snow fell heavily at times during the evening and early overnight of the 17th. The department of highways estimated storm total snowfall ranging from 2.5 inches near Paintsville to up to 5.0 inches near Flat Gap.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The maximum snowfall report was 7.8 inches, coming from both Paintsville and 1 mile SW of Hager Hill.
Flood Flood
Portions of KY-825 are closed due to high water across the road near the Riceville community.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A mudslide is blocking one lane of KY-40 in the community of Williamsport.
Flood Flood
Water rescues are ongoing this morning in Paintsville as the river continues to rise.
Flood Flood
Water was covering the U.S. Highway 23 ramp to KY Highway 40, making it impassable.
Flood Flood
High water and widespread flooding are occurring throughout the community of Thelma, just east of Prestonsburg.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two inches of snow was estimated to have fallen in Paintsville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four inches of snow was reported in Thealka.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Half inch of ice accumulation due to freezing rain occurred near Stambaugh. The weight of the ice caused trees and power lines to come down on Highway 23. The highway had to be temporarily shut down due to the road being blocked by the trees and power lines.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The weight of ice from freezing rain caused trees and power lines to come down on KY 201 near B-Mart.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 | 34 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 1 |
| 2012 | 35 | 2 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 |
| 2010 | 39 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 22 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |