Madison County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
18
Tornado reports
80
Hail reports
92
Floods since 1996
459
All events
21
Deaths
$40.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Madison County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 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 first touched down in the Nina Ridge Road area three miles ESE of McCreary in Garrard County. The tornado caused EF-1 damage at this location before strengthening to EF-2 just before entering Madison County. Near the intersection of Highways 1295 and 52 in Madison Cou…
A car was swept off Tates Creek Road into a stream which was well out of its banks.
Two people were trapped and drowned in a basement apartment on the 300 block of University Drive after the outside entrance, 10 feet below ground level, filled with water.
Madison County received 3 to 4 inches of snow and sleet, in addition to around 0.25 inches of ice accumulation.
The public reported that several homes were surrounded by high water from heavy rainfall. Approximately 3 to 4 inches of rain fell during the morning. Additionally, a 42 year old male lost his life after hydroplaning on Paint Lick Rd during the morning hours. The vehicle then cra…
An 86-year old male was found dead in his home. The autopsy revealed he died of hypothermia.
Lightning struck a tobacco barn near Buckeye, killing two men and injuring 3 others. The men were hanging tobacco at the time.
The heavy rains over the previous 24 hours caused the creek flowing by a home to flood the house. One person died in the home when they began shaking and collapsed in the water. The cause of death was found to be drowning and electrocution due to submersion. M65PH.
A vehicle was attempting to cross a low water bridge over Drowning Creek near Panola in eastern Madison County. The creek was well above the bridge and traveling swiftly. The vehicle was swept away by flood waters. The driver and an adult passenger were rescued, but a 6 year old …
A 15 year old boy died after the car in which he was riding was overtaken by flood waters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bradbury Pointe Drive had water coming up to homes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
On the 1500 block of Lancaster Road, utility garages were halfway submerged in flooded waters near Taylor Fork.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rushing water was completely over Curtis Pike and Vanmar Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of Eastern Bypass and Irvine Road were completely underwater. A car was completely submerged.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Million Church in Richmond, off of Tates Creek Road, was swept off its foundation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A section of Armitage Drive was washed away.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 1100 Block of Old Town Branch Road was completely flooded with rushing water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds along the 3100 block of Kentucky Route 52.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Madison County Kentucky Mesonet site (ELST) reported a low temperature of 29 degrees. Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA) AWOS reported a low temperature of 32 degrees.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down on Three Forks Road and Boone Trail Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along Clay Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were snapped by strong thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down into a light pole on Plaza Drive near Prince Royal Drive in Berea.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Richmond Road near the Madison and Garrard County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the entrance to Battlefield Golf Course.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported in Berea.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Hampton Way in Richmond.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Shallow Ford Road was washed away and impassable due to flowing water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Fort Boonesborough State Park campground was completely flooded and evacuated.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
There was a mudslide on Avawam Drive near Lexington Road and Interstate 75.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large section of metal roofing was blown off a barn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were two barns that had extensive damage along US 421.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of 3 to 4 inches was reported in Madison County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 6 to 7 inches accumulated in Madison County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred in Madison County, in addition to 0.25 to 0.50 inches of ice accumulation.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered tree damage from strong winds was observed across the county, with some trees snapped. Thousands of power outages were also observed in Madison County. Peak wind gust observations were between 46 and 51 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal siding was removed from a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media post shows a tree down in Richmond Battlefield Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees fell down near Ellipse Street and the Walnut Meadow area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported trees down across Madison County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed by strong winds along College Hill Road near the community of Waco.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | 16 | 2 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 26 | 2 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 1 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 2 |
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