Kenton County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
53
Hail reports
81
Floods since 1996
401
All events
4
Deaths
$45.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Kenton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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.
The tornado touched down in Grant County at 1623 EST, causing low to mid EF3 damage specifically in the Harvesters Subdivision. This damage occurred at the west end of Barley Circle. Most of the damage in the rest of the subdivision was EF1 to EF2. Based on the damage surveyed, t…
Numerous traffic accidents and delays occurred due to the snowfall. Less than a half inch of snow was estimated to have fallen. A 41 car accident closed southbound Interstate 75 for several hours. The accident occurred at 12:22 PM one mile north of the Crittenden exit.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado initially developed in Boone County at 2334EST, along Landings Way, about 1 mile southwest of Oakbrook. The tornado moved east and entered Kenton County at 2343EST, about 2.3 miles south-southeast of Erlanger. Several trees were snapped at residences along Autumn Road…
Flood Flood
Water was reported over the intersection of Timber Lane and Bristow Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An observation from 5 miles southeast of Walton recorded 4 inches of snow. The bulk of the county received 2 to 2.5 inches of accumulation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer south of Villa Hills measured 10 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a car on Garrard Street.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Observers located 3 miles west-northwest of Independence and south of Villa Hills measured 5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer west of Independence measured 4.5 inches of snow. Another near Covington measured 4 inches.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on a couple of streets near the Ohio River.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on several lanes of southbound I-75/71 near the Buttermilk Pike exit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along Circlewood Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed at Brookwood Swim Club.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed across Richardson Road and Madison Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large branches were downed onto Kieffer Ridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Independence area. One tree fell onto a fence.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was rushing across Decoursey Pike.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple healthy trees were downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report from Independence indicated that 1.5 inches of snow had fallen.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer near Villa Hills measured 3 inches of snow, while another in Kenton measured 2.9 inches. The observer in Covington measured 1.5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Villa Hills measured 3 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
According to observations near and around the county, it is estimated that 10 inches of snow had fallen.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer south of Villa Hills measured 2.3 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb was downed.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Cody Road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and wires were downed on Independence Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observers southeast of Oakbrook and east of Union both measured 2.5 inches of snow. The CVG ASOS augmentation measured 2.3 inches.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along Winding Way.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few houses had basement flooding due to water inundation.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county, resulting in numerous power outages.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A report from Villa Hills indicated that 4.5 inches of snow had fallen.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Parts of roofing were blown off of a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large branches were downed onto State Route 8.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed with some on roadways, blocking traffic.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were uprooted.
Flood Flood
High water was reported along West 4th Street.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 | 22 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 1 |
| 2011 | 14 | 1 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
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