Mason County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
33
Hail reports
79
Floods since 1996
363
All events
1
Deaths
$10.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Mason County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
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…
Tornado F3 Tornado
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.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado began just west of Martha Comer Drive, snapping several hardwood tree trunks before moving across the southern portion of a community college campus. The Kentucky Mesonet site on campus measured a wind gust of 114 mph. The tornado then tracked east and northeast acros…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto a vehicle near West 2nd Street and Germantown Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power lines were downed in the 8000 block of Orangeburg Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along Fleming Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Plum Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of roadway was washed out by rushing water near the intersection of Mason Lewis Road and Kelsey Street.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Kentucky Route 10 near the fairgrounds.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over Mill Creek Road at Kentucky Route 11.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over Murphysville Road near U.S. Route 62.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were downed.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The Fleming-Mason Airport (KFGX) measured a gust of 46 mph.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The mesonet platform 3 miles southwest of Maysville measured a gust to 49 mph. The AWOS at the Fleming-Mason airport (KFGX) measured a gust to 47 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter west northwest of Maysville measured 5 inches of snow. The EMA measured 4 inches of accumulation just west of Maysville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Maysville, 7 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report of 3.3 inches of snow was received from just west of Maysville. Another report from northwest of Washington had 2.8 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Southern sections of the Lees Creek Road sustained partial washouts and had debris pile up with rushing water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rushing water deposited debris over Marly Ingles Highway, north of Ripley Road and south of Tuckahoe Road.
Flood Flood
Brandywine and Mill Creek Roads remained closed due to high water.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado developed in the town of Minerva where it caused minor damage on Minerva Tuckahoe Road. From there, the tornado traveled along T Wenz Road, north of Minerva Tuckahoe Road. Several outbuildings were destroyed along with damage to homes and farm equipment. The tornado d…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed and siding was blown off of a house along State Route 435.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed in the Maysville area.
Flood Flood
Orangeburg Road was closed due to high water covering the roadway.
Flood Flood
Brandywine Road was closed due to high water over the roadway.
Flood Flood
Day Pike was closed due to flooding over the roadway.
Flood Flood
Bridgeport Road was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
Helena Road (KY 324) was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Moving water was reported over Mill Creek Road near KY-11.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Moving water was reported over Old Sardis Pike.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was flowing across Helena Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported along Brandywine Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two and a half inches of snow was measured in Maysville, while an inch and a half was measured near Washington.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Maysville, 2.4 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Maysville, 9 inches of snow had fallen. A report of 7 inches was received from 5 miles west of Lewisburg.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. A gust to 48 mph was measured by the mesonet station in Washington, and a 54 mph gust was measured at the Lewisburg AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power poles were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power poles were downed on Barrett Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The first and primary visible damage of the tornado occurred at a property just off North Knoweshaw Road, near the intersection of the AA Highway. Here, notable damage occurred to an outbuilding, with a complete collapse of the wall structures. There were several trees that were …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began within the town of Minerva, Kentucky causing tree and minor structural damage. Numerous trees were observed to be uprooted and snapped along Minerva Tuckahoe Road, consistent with EF1 intensity. Additionally, a structure was damaged on T Wenz Road, which confirm…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High Wind High Wind
The Kentucky mesonet station located 3 southwest of Maysville recorded a 71 mph gust at 16:40. The AWOS for the Flemingsburg airport KFGX measured a gust to 67 mph at 17:15.
Flood Flood
County Road 324 was closed near State Route 11 due to high water.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on several roads in the Maysville and Orangeburg areas.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 1 |
| 2025 | 19 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 25 | 1 |
| 2019 | 15 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
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