Menifee storm history
Storm events recorded in Menifee, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
327
Total events
4
Tornadoes
36
Hail
59
Floods
3
Deaths
$8.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A storm damage survey team from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, Kentucky confirmed that an EF-3 tornado occurred in Menifee County on March 2, 2012. The tornado touched down on Tarr Ridge about 2 miles southwest of Mariba at 539 pm EST. The tornado then t…
The city of Frenchburg was heavily hit by flash flooding, as flood waters reached into homes and businesses within the community. The Dollar General, County Garage, Headstart, and School Board office buildings were all reported flooded. The middle school and alternative school bu…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated throughout the day in Menifee County on January 19th, with an NWS employee providing several updates from their location. An early measured report of 1.4 inches was received at 930EST from 1 mile west of Cornwell. Later, a public report from Frenchburg noted an e…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and significant icing occurred in Menifee County on January 5th and 6th, resulting in widespread tree and power utility damage. The precipitation started as heavy snow on January 5th. An NWS employee reported 4.0 inches of measured snow at 1320EST 1 mile west of Cornwe…
High Wind High Wind
The Kentucky Mesonet station 6 miles south southwest of Frenchburg reported a peak wind gust of 42 mph at 1010 AM EST. However, damage observed by an NWS Employee suggests that higher wind gusts occurred. A large tree had snapped at ground level and fallen towards a home at the i…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on CR-2071 near the community of Pomeroyton. Exact address was not given. The tree was felled due to the convective outflow gust traveling south of the warned storm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Fletcher Cliff Road, off of Tar Ridge Rod south of Flemingsburg. Exact location along the road was not given.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down and onto a powerline on Camp Judy Lane, north of Wellington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down and across Hwy-746 in Wellington. The exact location along Hwy-746 was not given.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Menifee county dispatch reported a tree down in the 3200 block of KY-1569 (Pomeroyton Road), also in the community of Pomeroyton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of trees and power lines down throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed onto an unoccupied vehicle in the Maribu community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reportedly blown down by thunderstorm downburst winds near 1400 Tom Stamper Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near 90 Indian Creek Road at the west end of the city of Frenchburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down and across the intersection of Highway 36 and Stone Quarry Road.
Hail Hail
The Montgomery County EM was visiting Menifee County, and reported 1 inch hail starting at the intersection of 460 and KY-36, and running northeast along KY-36 to the intersection of KY-3 and Old Beaver Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down and blocking the roadway near the 300 block of Whispering Pines Road in Means.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were reported down and blocking the road near the 2200 block of East Fork Road in Means, KY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down onto a powerline on Amos Ridge Road, just past Amos Cut Road, southwest of Frenchburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported to have been blown down onto a powerline, leading to the powerline being torn from the pole just SE of Frenchburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto an electric line leading to a fire near the 450 block of Mortbotts Road near the community of Denniston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto Pear Tree Way near Frenchburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown and across one lane of State Road 1274 near State Route 36 near Frenchburg.
High Wind High Wind
Several reports of wind damage were made across Menifee County. At 11:45 AM EDT, dispatch reported a tree blown down in the Tabor community. At 11:55 AM, a tree was blown down just north of the Dennison Community. Then at 4:30 PM, a tree was reported down just WNW of the Pomeroyt…
High Wind High Wind
At 8:50 PM EST a report was made by a NWS Employee from near the Cornwall community. At least two homes had lost shingles, two metal barn roofs had tin sheets partially blown off, and at least one home had several pieces of siding blown off.
Flood Flood
Hwy-460 was closed near the Menifee/Montgomery County Line - near Slate Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down in the Means area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on a house along Fallen Timber Branch Road southeast of Means.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down in and around Frenchburg and throughout the county. This led to some power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down in and around Wellington and throughout the county.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
County dispatch reported that a tree was blown down and blocked one lane of KY-1274. Another tree was blown down onto power lines at the intersection of Sulphur Springs and Cope Ridge roads.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A total of 6.0 inches was reported by the public at 6:15 AM EST in southern Menifee County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Periods of moderate to heavy snow occurred during the afternoon and evening hour of the 16th. A twitter report showed 5.5 inches of accumulation at Means shortly after 11 PM. Power outages due to heavy wet snow occurred in the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A Storm total snowfall of 6.5 inches was reported in Frenchburg, KY by the fire department.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on power lines in the town of Frenchburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power line downed along Pottersville Road near the communities of Hope and Means.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed and is blocking KY-715 in the Red River Gorge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Adams Branch road is impassable and closed due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Peter Trace Road is impassable and closed due to Flash Flooding near the community of Cornwell, just west of Frenchburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Menifee County Fire Chief reported that US-460 was closed due to 4 feet of water flowing over the highway near the East Slate Fork Bridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Menifee County Fire Chief reported that several houses along US-460, particularly around Autumn Drive and Mountain Valley Court, were surrounded by flood waters. Crews performed 2 water rescues in this area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
US-460W is closed by the Family Dollar due to flash flooding making the road impassable.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A mudslide was reported across the road on KY-715 near MM 4, just west of the Gladie Visitor Center in the Red River Gorge Geological Area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video on social media shows homes surrounded by water along Adams Branch Road near Frenchburg, along with vehicles submerged in the water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The highway department reported that strong thunderstorm wind gusts had blown a tree down across Byrde Ridge Road.
Flood Flood
KY-715 is closed between mile markers 0 and 1 due to high water on the road near Red River Gorge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hwy 460 was shut down due to high water flowing across the road near the 7000 block. Several cars stalled out in the water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple spots on Hwy 1274 had water flowing over the road. Road was shut down as a result.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hwy 713 was closed due to high water flowing over the road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 24 | 1 |
| 2011 | 18 | 1 |
| 2010 | 27 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |