Lee County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
2
Tornado reports
33
Hail reports
64
Floods since 1996
431
All events
1
Deaths
$7.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lee County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 2 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.
At 0500 EST, February 17, the Kentucky River at Heidelberg crested at 24.49 feet. This is 4.49 feet above flood stage.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An isolated, heavy swath of snow developed upstream of the main eastern Kentucky mountain ranges. A trained spotter and retired NWS employee at Belle Point measured a storm total of 6.5 inches of snow by 0930EST on the 23rd. A CO-OP observer 4 miles north of Beattyville recorded …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local dispatch reported trees and powerlines blown down onto Crestmont Road between Todds Road and KY-399 resulting is a temporary closure of the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Dunigan Branch Road near Coal Branch road, just east of Beattyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lee County dispatch reported that many individual trees were blown down across the county, but did not have any specific details on locations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down in front of Heidelberg Baptist Church.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media post showed a tree down near the intersection of KY-11 and Fixer Road, just north of the Zoe community.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and ice impacted Lee County on January 5th. Snowfall totals varied, with a public report from Zachariah at 1400EST measuring 4.5 inches. Later in the evening at 2000EST, a public report from near Maloney noted approximately 6 inches of snow and around 0.25 inches of ic…
High Wind High Wind
The Lee County dispatch reported that multiple trees and powerlines had been blown down throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lee county dispatch reported a tree blown down and blocking Grand Avenue (Old State Hwy-11) in Beattyville, between the Minter & Moore Veterinary Clinic and the Beattyville & Lee County Fire Department.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of trees down across roads throughout Lee County. A few phone lines were also down throughout the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A cooperative observer 4 miles N of Beattyville reported a total of 5.5 inches at 9:16am on January 16. This was an increase from 3.5 inches reported the morning before on the 15th around the same time. Meanwhile, there were also 2 additional reports given on January 15 with some…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along KY-587 and KY-11 south of the city of Beattyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down over Blankey Branch Road near the Primrose community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Hwy-1746 near KY-52 near the community of Crystal.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down over KY-11 near mile marker 5 in Beattyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A member of the public reported multiple trees blown down on Spencer Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported that a tree had been blown down onto a home in Beattyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A member of the public reported several trees blown down on Pine Grove Road in southern Lee County near the Owsley County line.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail was observed near Belle Point.
High Wind High Wind
At 4:05 PM EDT, dispatch reported a tree having been blown down onto a powerline, leading to a fire.
High Wind High Wind
Widespread wind damage was reported across Lee County by both the 911 Dispatch and the public. These reports include: At 6:45 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Hail Ridge area as well as the Hamilton Ridge area. At 6:50 PM EST - Trees were reported to ha…
Flood Flood
West Main Street was covered with flood waters at the railroad underpass in Beattyville. Water was also over Lumber Street at the Valero Gas Station.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State troopers reported running water and debris across KY-52 at the intersection of KY-2453.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The cooperative observe located 1 mile NNE of Mount Olive measured 4.24 inches of rainfall in a 24 hour period.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near at mile marker 1 on KY-1036 near Greeley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto KY-1144 near Beattyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported that thunderstorm winds had blown down a tree onto KY-52 West near Beattyville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A storm total snowfall of 6.1 inches was reported from the public near Tallega at 10:45am EST.
Flood Flood
KY-52 was reported being blocked due to floodwaters between mile markers 0 and 2 in Lee County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The local highway department reported approximately 7 inches of snow near Beattyville. This was corroborated by a social media report.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A maximum snowfall report of 6.0 inches was measured in Beattyville, KY by the 911 Call Center.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The cooperative observer located 4 miles north of Beattyville measured 3.35 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending on January 2, 2022.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down blocking Hwy-52W in the 2000 block near the community of Mount Olive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flashing flooding issues were reported along Blaines Branch just off of Hwy 52 past the intersection with Robinson Hollow Road. Roughly 2 feet of water was over the road and some of the black top was removed. The road had to be closed due to the flooding and damage to the road su…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported as being over the road on KY-52 between mile markers 2 and 3 in western Lee County.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A landslide was reported on KY-11 heading towards Booneville.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Several landslides occurred along KY-52 between Beattyville and the Breathitt County line (heading towards Jackson). Water was also reported across the road in a location.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
East Main Street is flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
KY-11 near the Three Forks Historical Center is experiencing ongoing flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Search and rescue was deployed in Beatyville to get people to safety due to ongoing flooding.
Hail Hail
An individual reported hail ranging in size from a pea up to a quarter along Highway 1036.
Flood Flood
KY-708 south is closed between mile markers 3 and 4 due to high water over the road near the community of Tallega.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A storm total snowfall of 4.8 inches was measured near Pinnacle.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
One half to three quarters of an inch of ice accumulation due to freezing rain, along with one half to three quarters of an inch of sleet, occurred near Beattyville.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The weight of ice from freezing rain caused a tree to come down in Lone.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
At least half an inch of ice accumulation due to freezing rain had occurred in the northeast part of Lee county, including at Zoe.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A report was made of around 5 inches on a ridge top 1 west of the community of Monica at 5:50 pm EST on 12/24. Meanwhile, to the west of this location, much lesser amounts under 3 inches were reported through the morning of 12/25.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported a tree blown down along Brush Creek Road in Fillmore.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 31 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 46 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
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