Nelson 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.
11
Tornado reports
72
Hail reports
93
Floods since 1996
411
All events
9
Deaths
$4.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Nelson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 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.
At 3:40 am, Nelson County Dispatch was notified of a water rescue on the 2800 block of Nelsonville Road. When responders reached the car, the 74 year old female driver was deceased inside.
The Nelson County emergency manager confirmed that 3 out of 5 occupants of an SUV died after it ran into water covering a low water crossing on Dee Head Road, which is located around 2 miles southeast of New Haven. Two people were rescued, but 3 drowned within the SUV. Heavy rain…
A man died during the evening of November 29th, when he drove his vehicle around a barricade and attempted to cross a flooded low spot in the road where Bull Run Creek crosses Kentucky State Highway 46. He lost control of his vehicle and hit another vehicle already disabled in th…
Freezing rain, mixed with sleet, brought icy 1 to 2 inch accumulations countywide through mid-morning Tuesday, January 27th. Freezing rain developed later that afternoon and glazed surfaces with 1/4 inch of ice. Rain changed to snow after dawn Wednesday and added an additional 1 …
During the early morning hours of Thursday August 24, 2000, a complex of thunderstorms across South Central Indiana moved south into North Central Kentucky. The area of thunderstorms produced very heavy rain, locally strong winds and frequent lightning. A lightning strike apparen…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over the roadway at Bellwood Road and Boston Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rushing over Loretto Road and Roberts Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree, too big to move, fell at Bloomfield Road and Gaffney Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a large tree down blocking one side of Old Tunnell Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a large tree down over Plum Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down over the 2800 block of KY 162.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Old Bloomfield and Dugan Lane were closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a metal roof torn off of a garage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey on Thursday, March 19th for the storms that occurred early Monday morning, March 16th. Straight line winds were determined to have occurred in Nelson County near the Bardstown area with max winds of 80 MPH. Damage to trees occ…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail was a little larger than quarter size.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Nelson County received 4 to 5 inches of snow and sleet, along with around 0.25 inches of ice accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 to 5 inches fell across central and northern portions of Nelson County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several home weather stations reported a low temperature of 30 degrees. Two CWOP sites reported 30 and 32 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Tom Greer Road.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported along Hobbs Lane.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Dispatch said up to quarter size hail fell on the north side of Bardstown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was flowing water over Loretto Road near Burba Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Wilkerson Road near Plum Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Howardstown Road near Cane Run.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flowing water made Route 49 completely impassable.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado, with maximum winds of 105 mph, tracked across an almost three mile stretch of eastern Nelson County during the early morning hours on Thursday, April 3rd. The tornado was on the ground for approximately three minutes and had a peak width of approximately 175 yards…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The wind gust was measured by the AWOS.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of 3.5 to 4 inches was reported in Nelson County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of 4 to 5 inches accumulated in Nelson County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 3 and 5 inches was observed across Nelson County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and sleet accumulation totaling 4 to 5 inches occurred in Nelson County. In addition, the county received significant ice accumulation between 0.25 and 0.50 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Large tree limbs were broken and a few trees were downed, resulting in scattered power outages across Nelson County. At the peak, over two thousand customers were without power in the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on New Haven Road near Nat Rogers Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph wind gust near Bloomfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto the Bluegrass Parkway near the Hardin County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Balltown Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down near Howardstown Road and Walter Hall Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported tree down in Nelson County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was water over potions of Manton Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong winds in Nelson County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm damage assessment survey in Nelson County from the storms mid morning, April 2. The tornado touched down between Maude Cooksey Lane and Hagan Lane, just northwest of Chaplin, in northeast Nelson County. Drone photography and a reside…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The National Weather Service Louisville confirmed straight line winds in the Cox's Creek area on Old Louisville Road. There was one barn that had extensive roof damage and an adjacent barn had its door blown out. No trees, lawn furniture, or power lines came down. Winds were esti…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Report came from mPing.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down near Bluegrass Parkway.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 1 |
| 2024 | 18 | 1 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 2 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 1 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
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