Robertson County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
2
Tornado reports
13
Hail reports
17
Floods since 1996
131
All events
0
Deaths
$1.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Robertson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 2 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 F3 Tornado
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A vehicle was submerged in rushing water near Piqua-Kentontown Road and U.S. Route 62. The occupant was able to escape the vehicle.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A culvert and part of a bridge were washed out, making the roadway impassable.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over a roadway.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, most of the county received 4 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The EMA measured 7 inches of snow 6 miles west of Mount Olivet.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report of 2.5 inches of snow was received from 7 miles west of Mount Olivet.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Mt. Olivet, a report of 8 inches of snow was received.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route 617 was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
Central Ridge Road was closed due to high water.
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
A few trees were downed along U.S. 62, just west of Sardis. A barn roof was also damaged.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Five Lick Road was impassable due to high water flowing across it.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county roads department relayed that at least a quarter inch of ice was glazed on roads, along with about a half inch of snow from overnight.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees, limbs and electric lines were downed and power was out throughout the county. There were multiple reports of damage to roofs.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado first touched down north of Mt. Olivet and damaged structures along Highway 165 north of town, and then east across Brierly Ridge Road. A state highway barn was damaged. Tree damage was also seen along the path damage.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures in the middle to upper 90s combined with dewpoints in the upper 70s to create heat index values that exceeded 105 degrees for a second day in a row.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures in the 90s and dewpoints in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees created heat index values in excess of 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were reported knocked down.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A social media post showed that 4.5 inches of snow fell in Mount Olivet.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The emergency manager in Mount Olivet measured 0.05 inches of ice accrual.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report out of Mount Olivet indicated that 2.5 inches of snow fell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was destroyed on Henson Ridge Road.
Flood Flood
Piqua Kentontown Road was underwater due to Johnson Creek overflowing.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that most of Robertson County received over 4 inches of snowfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A new roof was torn off of a barn and several large trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at the intersection of John England Road and Kentucky 165.
Hail Hail
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Flooding was reported in the Johnson Creek and North Fork areas.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A social media report from 4 miles east of Mount Olivet measured 17 inches of snow. The EMA in Mount Olivet measured 15 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that 4 to 5 inches of snow fell over much of the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Hittville, 9.5 inches of snow was measured. Eight inches was measured in Mount Olivet and near Kentontown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Numerous snow squalls and strong wind gusts negatively impacted the region with whiteout conditions at times.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Mount Olivet received 3 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The sheriff's office in Mount Olivet measured 3.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Just west of Sardis, 5 inches of snow fell.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow, sleet, and freezing rain caused a large disruption to the region although mixed precipitation cut snowfall totals significantly. Numerous trees and large limbs were reported down across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county garage in Mount Olivet measured 8 inches of snow. The EMA in Mount Olivet measured 6.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The EMA in Mount Olivet measured 4 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One to two inches of snow was estimated to have fallen across the county based on surrounding observations.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Mount Olivet received 4 inches of snowfall.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Mount Olivet, three inches of snow was reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The emergency manager two miles east of Mount Olivet reported 5 inches of snow.
Heat Heat
Ongoing daily heat continued into early July across northern Kentucky. Heat indices in the area generally ranged from 95 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit each day through July 7.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One roof was completely ripped off of a barn with numerous reports of other barns also damaged due to thunderstorm winds. Trees were downed across the county.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in northern Kentucky exceeded 101 Fahrenheit on June 28, 109 on June 29, and 99 on June 30.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
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