Larue County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
39
Hail reports
31
Floods since 1996
250
All events
1
Deaths
$6.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Larue County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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 LaRue emergency manager reported a 29 year old woman was swept away and drowned after driving an ATV into a swollen Otter Creek. This creek empties into the Rolling Fork River, and the accident occurred near this intersection. Although no rain gauges were located nearby, an e…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
After the radar tornado debris signature (TDS) left Hardin County it moved into Laru County. This EF0 tornado likely skipped several times along its 2.2 mile track. Damage indicators were hard to come by, but a playground at Union Christian Church was damaged. No damage was found…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
LaRue County received around 4 inches of snow and sleet, in addition to 0.25 inches of ice accumulation.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service damage survey determined that a brief EF0 tornado touched down about 1.5 miles east-northeast of Buffalo in LaRue County. Peak winds were 85 mph with a path width of 20 yards and a two mile long path. Most of the impacts from the tornado consisted of a …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in Upton on the LaRue County side.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down across Sonora Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the eastern part of LaRue County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of 3 to 4 inches fell in the northern part of LaRue County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 4 and 5 inches was observed across LaRue County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Significant ice accumulation of around 0.30 inches impacted Larue County. The county also received 2 to 3 inches of snow and sleet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were blown down along Greensburg Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles and lines were damaged by strong winds in Hodgenville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in Hodgenville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down along U.S. Route 31 just north of Magnolia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds produced scattered tree damage across eastern and southeastern LaRue County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds resulted in scattered tree damage east of Magnolia in southeastern LaRue County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong winds on Cox Lane in Hodgenville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds caused roof damage to a house on Shawnee Drive in Hodgenville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by strong winds across LaRue County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall caused Knob Creek to overflow its banks near Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home in northern LaRue County. Debris from flood waters washed into Bardstown Road (U.S. Route 31E), blocking it for a short time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down on Miller Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by strong winds in northern Larue County.
Flood Flood
Flooding on Dan Dunn Road was observed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A video showed scattered tree damage around a house in Hodgenville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pictures showed a few uprooted trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The National Weather Service conducted a storm assessment survey with Larue County Emergency Management for the storms on Sunday evening June 25. There was a concentrated area of straight line winds of 70 mph around Hodgenville. Trees were topped and snapped and a few shallower t…
One person sustained a neck injury from storm debris that was blown through a window at their residence.
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet station HDGV measured a 58 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Five roads across LaRue County had to be closed due to a combination of flowing and standing water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Old Elizabethtown Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were knocked over on Jenkins Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on State Route 84 near the intersection with State Route 357.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Sonora Road and Tanner Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 to 2 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 were knocked down on Greensburg Road near Buffalo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A portion of a metal roof was blown off an outbuilding at the LaRue County Country Club.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey team in coordination with Larue County Emergency Management surveyed damage in southern Larue County from storms that occurred on Wednesday evening. It was determined that a brief EF-1 tornado that was embedded within a larger area of strai…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The National Weather Service in Louisville in coordination with LaRue County Emergency Management confirmed an EF0 tornado in south- central LaRue County. The tornado touched down just west of Logan Despain Road, causing damage to the metal roof of a farm outbuilding, and complet…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 3-4 inches reported in Hodgenville early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hawkins Roads was closed due to flood waters from Walters Creek flowing over it.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A quarter-inch of ice accumulated, followed by a half-inch of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall across the county ranged between 4 to 6 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Wayne Ennis Road was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Herbert Howell Road was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Tanner Road was closed due to water over the roadway.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service in conjunction with Larue County Emergency Management went on a lengthy storm damage survey across northeast LaRue County. A bow echo moving at over 50 mph produced sporadic straight-line wind damage with a distinct tornadic path, primarily along Slac…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A heavy mix of sleet and snow totaling 3.5 inches was reported in LaRue County, KY. Sleet totals were 1-2 inches.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 | 2 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 2 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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