Lewis County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1965 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
6
Tornado reports
26
Hail reports
87
Floods since 1996
313
All events
4
Deaths
$19.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lewis County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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 tornado touched down to the southeast of Maysville, continuing east-southeast into Lewis County. The greatest damage occurred in the Heron Hill area in western Lewis County. Seventeen people were injured in Lewis County. 21 homes were destroyed, 10 homes sustained major damag…
A car was washed off of Crooked Creek Road in the northern part of the county. Four people were swept away into the creek and lost their lives.
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.
Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall caused extensive damage across the county, with the worst damage occurring in Camp Dix. Numerous creeks and streams overflowed their banks and many roads were closed. A total of 146 structures were damaged with 50 being totally destro…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were downed. A residential home also sustained wind damage.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter in Tollesboro measured 3.8 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer located 4 miles southeast of Tollesboro measured 4.5 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Ribolt measured 3.5 inches of snow. Based on surrounding observations, two to three inches of snow was representative of amounts in the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 4 miles southeast of Tollesboro measured 2.1 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed across the eastbound lane of Kentucky Route 8.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto wires and blocked several driveways along Kentucky Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across Cabin Creek Road at several locations.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Katelyn Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along Scaffold Lick Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rapidly rising water from Rock Run impacted Rock Run Road and approached nearby homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed in the Vanceburg area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Manley Hollow Road had rushing water across the road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 4 miles southeast of Tollesboro measured 2 inches of snow, while a public report 3 miles east of Tollesboro measured 1.3 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 4 miles southeast of Tollesboro measured 2.4 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The cooperative and CoCoRaHS observers both measured 7 inches of snow in Ribolt.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 4 miles southeast of Tollesboro measured 2 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. A 53 mph gust was measured at the mesonet location west of Vanceburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large branches were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed north of the AA Highway, just west of Vanceburg.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Kinney Road and on State Route 8 in the Garrison area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a car.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few tree limbs were downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observers in Ribolt measured an inch of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along State Route 8.
Flood Flood
High water was reported along the AA Highway near Charters.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created adverse weather conditions for people traveling and those outside.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed between Garrison and Black Oak.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Tollesboro area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed at the intersection of Ribolt-Epworth Road and Happy Hollow Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed onto Little Cabin Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near Clarksburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in Vanceburg.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer south of Ribolt measured 6 inches of snow. In Vanceburg, 5.5 inches fell.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer south of Ribolt measured 2.5 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer south of Ribolt measured 0.8 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two inches of snow fell in Vanceburg. The CoCoRaHS observer south of Ribolt measured 1.5 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter in Ribolt measured 4.5 inches of snow. The CoCoRaHS observer south of Ribolt measured 4.3 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer south of Ribolt measured 3 inches of snow.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across several roads in the Garrison area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Garrison area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Burtonville Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Three to five inches of rain resulted in flash flooding across much of western Lewis County. Numerous culverts and roads were washed out or damaged due to the flowing water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across western portions of Lewis County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several inches of water was flowing across portions of State Route 8 between Vanceburg and Garrison.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 1 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 3 | 1 |
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