Pendleton storm history
Storm events recorded in Pendleton, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025.
302
Total events
9
Tornadoes
27
Hail
68
Floods
6
Deaths
$40.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado initially touched down in south central Campbell County at 1639 EST near Peach Grove Road and crossed Fisher Road northwest of Peach Grove. The tornado then crossed into Pendleton County at 1641 EST after producing high end EF3 damage along Reid Ridge Road near the Ca…
A man died of a heart attack while launching his canoe into the flooded Licking River.
A man was struck by lightning as he walked along State Route 154 in Peach Grove. He later died at the hospital.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along Vater Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter located 4 miles east-southeast of Butler measured 2.3 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell onto a house. Numerous trees were also downed elsewhere across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local officials had to perform two separate water rescues after vehicles were driven into high water.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Augusta measured 2 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Three miles west-northwest of Butler, 10 inches of snow was reported to have fallen.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. The AWOS northwest of Falmouth measured a gust to 47 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto State Route 154.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed south of Falmouth.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along State Route 17.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Butler area, including along U.S. 27.
High Wind High Wind
The Falmouth AWOS KK62 measured a 59 mph gust of wind at 16:15.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Hogg Ridge Road.
Flood Flood
Several roads throughout the county were closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across John Denny Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across Ambrose Wright Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Blanket Creek Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed throughout Pendleton County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of small trees were downed.
High Wind High Wind
A few trees and large limbs were blown down. A gust to 45 mph was measured in Falmouth.
Flood Flood
Knoxville Gardnersville Road was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
Kelly Road was closed due to high water.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Based on surrounding reports and a declared level 2 snow emergency, ice accumulated in a significant manner across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large branches were downed onto U.S. 27.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed in the Demossville and Butler areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across Pendleton County.
Flood Flood
Water was reported across State Route 17.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Taylor Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto Kelly Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on several roads throughout the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, up to 4 inches of snow and sleet is estimated to have fallen over northern portions of the county. The rest of the county had significant impact to travel due to the sleet that mixed in elsewhere.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of sleet, freezing rain, and snow fell. By daybreak, 2.5 inches of the mix remained on the ground.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home sustained some minor siding damage. Also, trees limbs were knocked down in Falmouth.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on a portion of Liberty Ridge Road.
Flood Flood
State Route 177 was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
State Route 609 was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage was reported to trees, a roof and an outbuilding.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 1 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 1 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 1 |
| 2011 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |