Ohio County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
14
Tornado reports
75
Hail reports
101
Floods since 1996
402
All events
2
Deaths
$9.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Ohio 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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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 tornado is a continuation of the western Kentucky (Mayfield) tornado and will go down as the longest continuous tornado track on record in the Commonwealth of Kentucky at 163 miles (plus another two miles in Tennessee). This tornado developed in Obion County, Tennessee near …
In the early morning hours, a man was driving to work on Parks Ridge Road when he drove into water over the roadway. Rough River which bends near and under Parks Ridge Road was flooded at the time. One of his windows was half way down, and another, in the back on the right side o…
A mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain severely affected traffic during the overnight period across Ohio County. In Hartford, 2.5 inches of sleet and snow accumulated. During the evening hours, a man was killed when his vehicle was hit by a snowplow during poor visibility. The co…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The roadway was flooded near the intersection of Barnes Drive and Broad Street.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported along Herbert Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado briefly touched down and affected all trees in sparsely populated locations of western Ohio County. The tornado touched down just south of Locks Road and did tree damage along a nearly 2 mile track through the Rough River Valley.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The EF-1 tornado touched down briefly near the Rough River. It intensified as it crossed Highway 69, doing significant tree damage and some minor structural damage to homes along Highway 69. The tornado continued to the southeast where it ripped much of the roof of a home along M…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were power lines and trees down along Crab Tree Alley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were power lines and trees down near Walnut and Clay Streets.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Ohio County received 5 to 6 inches of snow and sleet, along with 0.10 to 0.25 inches of ice accumulation.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Ohio County Kentucky Mesonet station reported a low temperature of 31 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed in Beaver Dam, including along US Route 62.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in Rockport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large conveyor belt was toppled by strong winds at the DB Wilson power station.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported in McHenry.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported in Beaver Dam.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was minor damage to a building in Beaver Dam. A tree and telephone pole were also down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 69 was closed between Main Street and Interstate 165 due to high water.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of 4 inches was reported in Ohio County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A car was stranded in flood waters near the intersection of Bethel Church Road and US Route 62.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A vehicle was stranded on the 4000 block of Kentucky Route 69.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous instances of street flooding occurred in Beaver Dam.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 4 and 5 inches was observed across Ohio County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Impactful ice accumulation of 0.25 to 0.50 inches occurred. In addition, the northern part of Ohio County received 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted in a yard along New Cut Road.
Hail Hail
Up to quarter sized hail was observed near the Western Kentucky Parkway in Ohio County.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in northwestern Ohio County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed across Ohio County, including in and around Hartford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a large tree down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The emergency manager reported multiple trees down in Fordsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down around Beaver Dam.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several trees down over roads in Rockport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were uprooted trees along Collier Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph wind gust was measured at the Ohio County Mesonet site.
High Wind High Wind
More than 150 instances of tree and power line damage due to high winds were observed across Ohio County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water observed over the roadway at the intersection of Apple House Road and Rochester Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over the roadway at the intersection of Main Street and 1st Street in Beaver Dam.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 to 3 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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn blew over, and trees blew down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down near the intersection of West 7th Street and Ridgecrest Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a power line which fell on a house on the 800 block of West 4th Street.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reported snowfall amounts across the county ranged from 2 to 6 inches.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted the storm survey in Ohio County. A bow echo structure created a very brief spin up tornado in the Rosine community in eastern Ohio County. The tornado touched down about 200 yards west of the Dollar General store. The tornado did some minor …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a snapped power pole in the Beaver Dam area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around a half inch to 1 inch of sleet accumulated across Ohio County, KY in addition to some light snow.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Significant ice accumulation of 0.25 to 0.5 inches occurred primarily across the northern half of Ohio County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were several roads flooded in Dundee.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 | 11 | 1 |
| 2016 | 31 | 1 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 1 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 2 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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