Madison storm history
Storm events recorded in Madison, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
444
Total events
18
Tornadoes
80
Hail
78
Floods
17
Deaths
$40.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down at Wilgreen Lake Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow totaling 4+ inches fell in the far southern part of Madison County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down along Red Lick Road.
Hail Hail
Baseball sized hail was observed in northwestern Madison County.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail was observed just north of Richmond.
Hail Hail
Tennis ball sized hail was observed northwest of Richmond.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed east of Richmond.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail observed northeast of Richmond.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail was observed north of Richmond.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Kentucky Mesonet station ELST, 8 miles east of Richmond, measured a 57 knot wind gust.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 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 |