Monroe County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1971 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
13
Tornado reports
30
Hail reports
19
Floods since 1996
199
All events
1
Deaths
$4.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Monroe County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 13 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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 EF3 Tornado
This EF3 tornado crossed into a wooded section of Monroe County from Allen County, and lifted near Highway 87 south of the town of Fountain Run. Several outbuildings were destroyed and a car was flipped on Circle D Lane. On Akersville Road, fences were downed and about 200,000 lo…
The tornado crossed into Monroe County, Kentucky from Macon County, Tennessee. About two miles west of Gamaliel, the tornado destroyed two conventional homes and two mobile homes. Thirteen residents of the four homes took shelter in the basement of one of the homes. They escaped …
A 19 year old female on Lyons Road attempted to drive through a low water crossing on the Rocky Branch of the East Fork of the Barren River just before 7 pm CST on New Year's Eve, but was washed away by the swollen creek's rising water. Her vehicle was carried downstream 500 yard…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Monroe County received heavy ice accumulation of 0.60 inches, along with around 2 inches of snow and sleet.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Monroe County Kentucky Mesonet site (GAMA) reported a low temperature of 31 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown over by strong thunderstorm winds in western Monroe County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple county and state roads were closed across Monroe County due to flash flooding and high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About one third of a barn roof was torn off by winds on Whitlow Road near Les Williams Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a report of a tree down on Jack Hunt Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in Tompkinsville as well as across Monroe County.
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
Trees were downed across Vernon Road in southeastern Monroe County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees, as well as power lines, were downed along Kentucky Route 163 in southern Monroe County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in Fountain Run.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches occurred across Monroe County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief EF-1 tornado touched down just south of the Kentucky border in Clay County where it blew down a few trees on Barber Shop Road (EF-0). The tornado intensified to EF-1 as it moved northeast into Kentucky and caused significant roof and siding damage to several chicken barns…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down in Fountain Run.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down in Gamaliel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pictures showed metal siding and roofing blown off of a barn. Several trees were down along Meshack Creek Road and Lyons Chapel Road.
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet site GAMA observed a 60 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Pictures from near Tompkinsville showed a few quarter-sized hailstones mixed with smaller hailstones on a deck.
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
Power lines were reported down on the west side of Tompkinsville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 4 inches reported in Monroe County KY early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on Gamaliel between Gamaliel and Tompkinsville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals in the county ranged from 6 to 8 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported trees and power lines were down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported trees and power lines down.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado developed in Clay County, Tennessee, on the northeast side of Hermitage Springs, before tracking northeastward and crossing into Monroe County, Kentucky (see Storm Data from the Nashville, Tennessee office for more information on the beginning portion of this tornado…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Photos on social media showed flooding over Bethlehem Church Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Images on social media showed high water from East Fork Creek over the County House Road Bridge.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service determined an EF-1 tornado with maximum sustained winds of 95 mph caused a damage path 60 yards wide. The thunderstorm quickly became severe in southwest Monroe County. It quickly became severe in southwest Monroe County and became tornadic on the sou…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over Watt Bridge on Kentucky 163.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree blew down.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow of 3.5-4 inches accumulated in Monroe County, KY.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around a half inch to 1 inch of sleet accumulated in Monroe County, KY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near Browns Ford Boat Ramp.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 100 East, approximately 3 miles east of Tompkinsville, was completely flooded.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The National Weather Service in conjunction with Monroe County KY EMA conducted a storm damage survey across extreme northeast portions of Monroe County for storm damage on Saturday, January 11. A line of storms produced significant cedar tree damage at 12829 Center Point Road. S…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media relayed a public picture of severe roof damage to a home near Tompkinsville.
Hail Hail
The public reported hail the size of quarters at Gamaliel Shooting Supply.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were reported down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Kentucky 214 ferry was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported flowing over the roadway on Highway 100 East. The road was impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over the roadway making it impassable.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A verified photo on social media showed these large hail stones.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 2 |
| 2010 | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 | 12 | 2 |
| 2008 | 13 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
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