Metcalfe storm history
Storm events recorded in Metcalfe, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
206
Total events
18
Tornadoes
34
Hail
21
Floods
2
Deaths
$8.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree had to be removed after being blown across US Route 68 in northern Metcalfe County. A tree was also blown down along Muncie Court in Edmonton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads were closed across the county due to flood waters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a water rescue along Dripping Springs Bragg Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornadic circulation continued from Cumberland County into Metcalfe County, hugging the west side of Cedar Ridge just to the east of Ferris Creek Road and Earl Hurt Road. The tornado lifted about 1.9 miles north-northeast of Dubre at a residence along Earl Hurt Road after upr…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey and found a tornado occurred on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. Despite the fact that the tornado was only on the ground for a little over one mile and one minute, it tracked very briefly through Monroe, Metcalfe, and Cumberland Count…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were numerous trees and power outages throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Knob Lick Road near Edmonton.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered downed trees and power lines due to high winds were observed across Metcalfe County. Additionally, Kentucky Mesonet site RNDH measured multiple gusts above 60 mph, with the peak gust reaching 66 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 inch 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 chills of -…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near the intersection of Knob Lick Road and Sulphur Well Knob Lick Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down along Summer Shade Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down on a property along Dripping Springs Church Road near Wisdom.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were down along Cedar Flat Curtis Road and Subtle Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 5-6 inches reported across Metcalfe County, KY early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
KYTC reported 5 inches of snow in the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn's roof was blown off and approximately 7 windows were blown out of a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on Knob Lick Wisdom Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Parts of Knob Lick Road were under water. The time was estimated by the dispatcher.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Cedar Flat Curtis Bridge flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Kentucky 90, Summer Shade Road, one mile west of the Cumberland/Metcalf County Line was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
River Road was flooded.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow of 4 inches accumulated in Metcalfe County, KY.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around a half inch to 1 inch of sleet accumulated in Metcalfe County, KY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and large branches were down along McCoy-Witty Road.
Flood Flood
Multiple county roads and state highways were closed due to standing water throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down in central Metcalfe County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on the 6000 block of Tompkinsville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down at the intersection of West Stockton Street and Love Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Five roads had to be closed in the county due to flooding. Several more had been closed since Friday.
Flood Flood
Kentucky 640 was closed due to high water. Several other rural roads in the county had water over them.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A report of golf ball size hail near Sulphur Well was received.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The fire chief reported that trees and power lines were down, and a shop was destroyed near Edmonton along Highway 496. Highway 496 was closed due to debris.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This short-lived spin-up occurred as a northeast-moving storm interacted with outflow winds from a southeastward-moving storm in eastern Metcalfe County. The first damage occurred along Subtle Road, where a carport was overturned and a large part of a metal outbuilding's roof was…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Mosby Ridge Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reportedly flowing across Lone Star Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported roads closed due to downed trees in the area.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain resulted in numerous sinkholes, several bank erosions, and road washouts across Metcalfe County, resulting in nearly $170,000 damage to public infrastructure alone, with bridge and roadway washouts.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Metcalfe officials reported several roads closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An animal shelter had to be evacuated due to rising flood water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell on the roofs of two houses.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This small tornado touched down near the intersection of Iron Mountain and Kidd Roads where it heavily damaged a barn, then moved east-northeast over open farmland before hitting a farm on the west side of Center Three Springs Road. It tore the back end off a large barn there and…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This small, short-lived tornado touched down shortly after the previous tornado to its northwest lifted. It began in a field west of Center Peggyville Road, taking out several trees in a tree line before moving east where it destroyed a large, well-built barn, lofting debris into…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Over 160 structures were damaged in a 2-3 mile wide swath extending 15 miles from near Hiseville in Barren County northeast across Metcalfe into Green County. Three EF-1 tornadoes, with maximum winds of 100-110 mph were embedded within this area. Outside of the tornadoes, maximum…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two outbuildings along Iron Mountain Rd west of Center were partially collapsed by thunderstorm winds.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 3 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |