Marion County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1964 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
12
Tornado reports
38
Hail reports
41
Floods since 1996
255
All events
1
Deaths
$7.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Marion County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 12 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 75-year old male died after his vehicle was swept into the flooded Rolling Fork River near Bradfordsville.
Hundreds of cars and homes damaged by baseball-size hail.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were reports of cracked asphalt on Sulphur Lick Road from water over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A culvert washed out and asphalt cracked on Springtown Rd near Loretto.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Marion County received 3 to 4 inches of snow and sleet, in addition to around 0.25 inches of ice accumulation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 64 mph wind gust was observed at the Marion County Kentucky Mesonet station LRTO.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Marion County Kentucky Mesonet site (LRTO) reported a low temperature of 31 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were blown down along Old Calvary Pike, including one which fell onto a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind damage was reported along Hazy Downs Road outside of Raywick.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in Lebanon.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in Lebanon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the Loretto area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the Lebanon area. One tree which fell went through the roof of a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the Gravel Switch area.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
There was a mudslide near the 7500 block of State Road 337.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 3 to 5 inches occurred in the northern half of Marion County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 3.5 and 4.5 inches was observed across Marion County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Impactful snowfall of 3 to 4.5 inches occurred in Marion County, along with 0.25 to 0.50 inches of ice accumulation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees and power lines down in Marion County, including along Raywick Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds resulted in sporadic tree and power line damage across Marion County, including a tree down over a road in Lebanon.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
St. Rose Road was closed due to flooding from heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Springfield Highway (Kentucky Route 55) was closed due to flooding from heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sam Browning Road was closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown over by strong winds on the north side of Lebanon, including on St. Rose Road and Radio Station Road. There was damage to a barn and the roof of a house on St. Rose Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Manton Road was closed due to flooding from heavy rainfall.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms moved through the Marion County area during the afternoon and evening hours on July 18th. A very brief tornado touched down about 4 miles east of Lebanon, KY near U.S. 68 just before 7 pm EDT. The storm was moving to the northeast…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down across roads in Lebanon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a power line on Tatum Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was down near the 2800 block of Reuben Smith Road.
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet site LRTO measured multiple wind gusts above 60 mph, with the peak gust reaching 67 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet site LRTO measured a 59 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown over in Raywick.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chil…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down along Highway 49 near Liberty Road.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball-sized hail was reported along East Calvary Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Property damage and fallen trees were reported along East Calvary Road near US 68.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a vehicle along Highway 289.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was roof damage to outbuildings on Frank Lee Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Part of the roof was blown off a home on Sallie Ray Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree on power lines along Mays Chapel Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall accumulation of 4-5 inches reported across the county by dispatch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down on North Street.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county road department reported snowfall totals ranged between 8 to 9 inches.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A quick EF-1 tornado dropped down across the property of the Kentucky Cooperage, with small whirls rotating around a mainline vortex that likely remained just above the surface. The first area of narrow damage occurred where an empty trailer got shoved on its side on the southwes…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large section of roof blew off of a horse barn on Windy Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down near Siloam Road with estimated winds of 100mph. The tornado destroyed a small farm outbuilding and damaged trees in the area. The tornado continued across rural and forested areas for approximately 2 miles before impacting another farm building which…
This tornado formed approximately 1.7 miles west southwest of Saloma near Chaney Pike Road and tracked northeast for approximately 6.5 miles before exiting Taylor County and into southern Marion County. The tornado in Marion County resulted in EF-1 to EF-2 damage to homes and tre…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down across Boldrick Avenue near Woodlawn Avenue.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 1 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
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