Nicholas County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1974 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
1
Tornado reports
5
Hail reports
66
Floods since 1996
185
All events
2
Deaths
$3.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Nicholas County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 1 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 house was swept away due to flood waters along West Headquarters Road near Hooktown.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Carlisle as Brushy Fork Creek quickly left it's banks. Several streets including Main Street were under several feet of water. Some reported over 4 feet of water in several homes. Homes were pushed off their foundations, and several cars floate…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were down in the Carlisle area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Nicholas County received 4 to 5 inches of snow and sleet, along with around 0.25 inches of ice accumulation.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
A CWOP station reported a low temperature of 27 degrees. The Nicholas County Kentucky Mesonet station reported a low temperature of 31 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were down on Dunn Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were down on Scrubgrass Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 6 to 8 inches occurred in Nicholas County, in addition to significant ice accumulation of at least 0.25 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees were downed by high winds across Nicholas County. At one point, over one thousand customers were without power across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees, tree limbs, and power lines were downed by strong winds in Carlisle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down on Old Paris Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on Concord Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on Johnson Road.
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet site CARL measured a 68 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
A few trees and power lines were brought down by high winds. Kentucky Mesonet site CARL observed multiple wind gusts above 50 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1-2 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
A tree was down on East Union Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down in the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 6 inches was reported from Nicholas County KY early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
County road department reported a quarter-inch of ice accumulation, 1.5 inches of sleet, and 1-2 inches of snow. No trees reported down, but there were limited power outages.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Main street was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported near the Shell station on Concrete Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Old Paris Road was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several streets in Carlisle experienced flash flooding. Cost of damage is unknown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around 1 inch of sleet accumulated in Nicholas County, KY along with some light snow.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulation of 0.25 to 0.5 inches occurred in Nicholas County, along with up to 0.1 inches of sleet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least 100 trees were blown down along with a barn in the 2400 block of Headquarters Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down around the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The dispatcher reported trees down along Carpenter Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Tureman Avenue in Carlisle.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ox Bow Road was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
Milltown Road was closed due to high water near the Licking River.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Moorefield Road and East Union Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cassidy Creek Road flooded near Myers Station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Emergency Manager reported a tree down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
East Union Road was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Road 36 was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Road 32 was closed near Myers Station due to high water.
Flood Flood
There were a few roads with water over them in Nicholas County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Moorefield Road had water over the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were major water issues in Nicholas County. Water was surrounding houses and causing flooded roadways to be closed.
Flood Flood
The Nicholas County Emergency Manager reported that several roads had been closed due to flooding, mainly in the northern part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on Calcutta Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees reported down on Somerset Road in Nicholas County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down on Young Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines and trees came down at Carpenter Pike and US 68. Trees also came down along county roads in the western half of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were down in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported that multiple roads were closed due to high water in the eastern portion of Nicholas County including Kentucky 36, East Union Road, and Cane Run Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported around 5 inches of snow in Myers.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
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