Leslie County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1974 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
85
Hail reports
66
Floods since 1996
481
All events
2
Deaths
$2.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Leslie County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 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 local news media outlet reported that a motorist crashed into Wolf Creek off of Stidham Road south of Cinda. The driver's body was later found trapped inside the car. Additionally, a bystander also died as a result of the flooded creek after he jumped in to try to save the driv…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Leslie County dispatch reported a tree blown down in the MM 3 to 4 stretch of KY-699 in the vicinity of Smilax.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Significant snow showers persisted through the 23rd. A 911 call center report from a residence along KY-2058 near Spruce Pine an estimated 7.0 inches of snow. In Hyden, 3.0 inches of accumulation was estimated, while an estimated 1.5 inches was reported from Wooton. A CoCoRaHS ob…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A messy mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain fell across the county, beginning initially as snow on the afternoon of the 24th. A picture on social media shows at least an estimated 0.25 inches of flat ice accretion in the Sizerock area at 857EST on the 25th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto US-421 near the Leslie County RV Park and MM 26.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto KY-699 (Cutshin Road) near mile marker 5 or near the intersection with CR-1537 (Little Engle Road).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Leslie County received at least ten reports of trees down with power outages throughout the county, impacting major thoroughfares, including US-421 and KY-80. Multiple storms moved through from approximately 1:30pm until 2:50pm EDT leading to the tree and powerline damage.
Hail Hail
Hail estimated to be quarter-sized was reported near the intersection of KY-1780 and US-421 in the Asher community.
Hail Hail
Pictures on social media show quarter to ping pong ball sized hail in the Essie community of Leslie County.
Hail Hail
Hail larger than quarter sized was reported near Cutshin along KY-699, south of the 6 to 7 mile markers. Hail of various sizes was also reproted to have fallen along the route to the Perry County line.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
All lanes on KY-1780 at mile marker 11.5 were blocked due to a mudslide/debris flow, southwest of Asher.
High Wind High Wind
The Leslie County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down in the Essie area along KY-406, in the vicinity of Hyden, and on KY-2058 near Beech Fork. A single tree was reportedly blown down on Big Valley Road north of the Hal Rogers Parkway. Utility lines were brought down…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An emergency manager reported multiple trees and powerlines blown down in the Saylor and Spruce Pine communities or in the general vicinity of the intersection of KY-1780 and KY-2058.
Hail Hail
A social media reported showed pictures of hail up to half dollar size. The hail fell off of US-421 at Elmer Lane, between the communities of Mozelle and Helton (closer to Mozelle).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Leslie county dispatch reported two trees blown down around mile marker 3 along US-421, in the community of Helton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Leslie county dispatch reported one tree blown down at the intersection of Osborne Fork and Upper Bull Creek roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Leslie County dispatch reported a tree blown down onto power lines near the intersection of River Road and McIntosh Road (in the vicinity of Hal Rogers Parkway) in the Dryhill community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
WYMT news reported from Leslie County about numerous trees and power lines that were downed along Owls Nest Road. one of these trees fell on a mobile home, destroying it. Thankfully no one was injured.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A report of 6.3 inches of snow was made from the community of Thousandsticks at 8:06 am on the 16th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was split by a fallen tree along US-421 near mile marker 26.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A beech tree was blown down onto a powerline, blocking both lanes of traffic on Dry Hill Road near the Dryhill community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down and blocking one lane of Davidson Fork Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down and blocking 1 lane of US-421 around mile marker 11 in the community of Asher.
Hail Hail
County dispatch reported approximately penny-sized (0.75 inch) hail near Wooton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large limbs were reported to have been blown down and onto a residence on Polls Creek Road in the Smilax vicinity.
High Wind High Wind
A couple reports of trees down were made in Leslie County. At 11:40 AM EDT, dispatch reported a tree blown down along US-421 about 10 miles south of Hyden. Then at 11:45 AM EDT, a tree was reported down along KY-80 East.
High Wind High Wind
The 911 Dispatch reported several instances of wind damage across the county that led to secondary impacts. These reports include: At 7:10 PM EST - In the Hollins Fork community, a tree fell onto a powerline causing the transformer to blow. This in turn caught fire and ignited a …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were down near the Dollar General on Cutshin Rd in Wooton, KY. Numerous power outages were also reported as a result.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and a power line were blown down in the community of Helton.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Two public reports were received listing 6.0 and 8.5 inches of snowfall. The 6.0 inches was reported in the community of Thousandsticks at 8:35am EST, and the 8.5 inch report was measured in the community of Essie at 5:55am EST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The county highway department estimated 2.5 to 4 inches of snow across the county. The highest storm totals of up to 4 inches were reported along KY-406 and KY-699.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter located 1 mile ESE of Kaliopi measured 5.5 inches of storm total snowfall at 6:22 PM EST.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along KY-3427 near mile marker 3, in the community of Big Fork.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Leslie County Dispatch reported telephone lines were down and blocking both lanes of KY-80 near the intersection with Wooton Road in the community of Wooton, just southwest of Hazard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The highway department reported that strong thunderstorm wind gusts had knocked down a tree down across KY-257 in Confluence.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sections of Camp Creek Road along Camp Creek near Wendover-Hurricane Creek Road are flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
KY 3425 (Dry Hill - MacIntosh Road) is flooded and impassable between the Mountain Parkway and Owls Nest Road.
Flood Flood
A public report was posted via local broadcast media's social media. The picture showed flood waters up to the steps of a home in the Bear Branch community.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Three inches of snow was reported in Hyden.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four inches of snow was reported in Yeaddiss.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Up to half an inch of ice accumulation due to freezing rain occurred in the higher elevations around Leslie county, with much less ice in the valleys. The weight of the ice brought down tree limbs, entire trees, and power lines around the county. The downed trees, limbs, and powe…
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Several trees were brought down by the weight of ice along KY 406 in Essie.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two tenths of an inch of ice accumulation due to freezing rain had occurred on ridgetops around the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A member of the public reported that 2 inches of snow had fallen in Thousandsticks.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The community of Thousandsticks received 8.8 inches of storm total snowfall between 2pm EST on 12/24 and the time of report at 9:41 am EST on 12/25.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The county 911 Dispatch reported a tree to have been blown down due to thunderstorm winds on Hwy 2009 near Robins Branch Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Dispatch reported water flowing over Wilder Branch Road in Confluence, forcing the closure of the road for a period of time. This swiftly flowing water forced chunks of the roadway to break apart, while water impacted approximately 25 to 30 homes.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Hail Hail
A local sheriff observed nickel sized hail near Thousandsticks.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 25 | 1 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 49 | 0 |
| 2009 | 36 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 1 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
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