Mercer County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1968 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
26
Hail reports
29
Floods since 1996
249
All events
2
Deaths
$24.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Mercer County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 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 National Weather Service damage survey determined that a swath of straight-line winds peaking at 80 to 85 mph occurred along a 12 mile path stretching from just west of Harrodsburg in Mercer County, to just east of Herrington Lake in Garrard County. 70 mph winds began in Riverv…
The tornado formed northwest of Harrodsburg as an F1 tornado. It moved east northeast and strengthened to an F2 as it moved to near Bohon Road. Between Bohon Road and US 127, high F1 to low F2 damage was observed. The tornado lifted east of highway 127 with no additional damage. …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was flowing over Bohon Road and Mount Pleasant Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Scooter Avenue and Moberly Road have been flooded over. There was concern vehicles could have been swept off the roadway. Water was going underneath mobile homes. The town placing high water signs in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down over the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blocking both lanes of Moore Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof of a barn was blown off and thrown 100 feet near where Cole Lane becomes Cole Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Mercer County received 4 inches of heavy snow and sleet, in addition to around 0.40 inches of ice accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 inches fell in portions of Mercer County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Mercer County Kentucky Mesonet site (HRDB) reported a low temperature of 32 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Mackville Road near Oakland Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Mackville Road on the west side of Harrodsburg.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service completed a storm survey and determined that an EF1, 100 mph tornado occurred just north of Burgin in Mercer County Friday morning, May 30th, 2025. Damage was first observed along Handy Lane where several trees had been topped. The damage continued al…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto powerlines on the 400 block of Bailey Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Normans Camp Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Salt River was flowing over US 68.
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 to 5 inches accumulated in Mercer County.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported near Cornishville.
Hail Hail
Multiple reports of between ping pong and golf ball size hail near Burgin.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Mercer County received heavy snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches, as well as significant ice accumulation of around 0.50 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Tree damage caused by high winds was observed across Mercer County, with downed trees resulting in a few road closures. Over one thousand power outages were observed throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs fell down across Warwick Road near McCroskey Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong winds near Salvisa.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed straight-line winds in Salvisa. There was a bunch of cedar and maple tree damage off of Old Louisville Road on the north side of Salvisa. Three homes experienced shingle, gutter and roof damage. A barndominium had the most sign…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Normans Camp Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell and blocked Cornishville Road.
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet site HRDB observed a 73 mph wind gust.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm damage survey in Mercer County for storms that rolled through during the mid-morning hours on January 12th. The survey found sporadic topping and twisting of trees on 165 Hunter Drive as well as 1111 Oakland Lane, where…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight-line wind damage to buildings and trees occurred in downtown Harrodsburg. This was outside of the tornado path which moved through western and northern portions of Harrodsburg.
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…
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was observed in Harrodsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down along Highway 68 near the Jessamine County line.
Hail Hail
Hail of up to quarter size in diameter was observed north of Harrodsburg.
Hail Hail
Golf ball-sized hail was observed near the Burgin community in eastern Mercer County.
Hail Hail
Baseball sized hail was observed northeast of Harrodsburg in eastern Mercer County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 4-5 inches reported in Mercer County, KY early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports across the county ranged from 7 to 9 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were down across portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell over a road near Salvisa.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 33 and Pleasant Hill Drive were flooded near Burgin. Flash flooding was also reported along college street near Harrodsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy sleet of 1.5-2 inches fell in Mercer County, KY.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulation of 0.5 inches and 0.2 inches of sleet was reported in McAfee, KY. 0.3 inches of ice accumulation occurred near Shakertown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on the 2100 block of Danville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near Shakertown along Lexington Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported trees down along Louisville Road.
Flood Flood
Fallis Run Road was closed near Russell Branch due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Grapevine Road was closed near the Chaplin River due to flooding.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
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