Russell County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1970 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
30
Hail reports
21
Floods since 1996
227
All events
2
Deaths
$4.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Russell County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 9 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
The tornado first touched down along Kentucky Highway 619 about two and a half miles northeast of Jamestown, causing damage to a garage, two antenna towers and several trees. Sporadic damage east of Highway 619 seems to suggest that the tornado may have briefly lifted for a few h…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A section of roof was removed from a storage building along Land Fill Road. The section was blown about 40 feet before landing on two vehicles. Both vehicles were totaled as a result of the damage.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Russell County received heavy ice accumulation of 0.60 to 0.80 inches, along with 2 to 3 inches of snow and sleet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple barns were damaged near Cabin Creek Road and V Blakey Road. Radar signatures suggest damage was associated with a rear flank downdraft surge.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of open faced barns were destroyed. Power poles were also broken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed by strong winds in Russell Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A carport and a few trees blew down. One tree fell on a vehicle. A nearby weather station measured a 47 mph wind gust. Damage costs are unknown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches fell across Russell County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by strong winds on Fox Lane in Jamestown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blown over by strong winds fell onto a light pole, bringing it down as well along Stephens Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by strong winds and fell across Half Acre Road near the Jamestown Waste Water Treatment plant.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down just east of US 127, north of Woolen Mill Road, in an area of mostly open fields with patches of trees along fence rows. Damage could be seen in the tree tops lowering until reaching the ground. The tornado moved eastward towards West Cumberland Avenue in w…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A very pronounced bowing segment cut southeast across Russell County during the early morning hours on Monday. This area of surging wind caused widespread tree damage in the Jamestown area. The survey team focused on areas with the heaviest damage which were all south of Jamestow…
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet site WOOD observed a 61 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight-line wind damage occurred at two buildings in Russell Springs. A portion of the roof of a hardware store was blown off, and damage occurred to an adjacent building as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown onto a mobile home along West Road near Kentucky Route 80.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 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
Large tree limbs fell on Highway 76 in Eli. A barn also had its roof metal peeled back.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
South Highway 76 was closed due to flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were six trees down along South Highway 127 near Wolf Creek Dam.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rushing over Jericho Road, approximately 1.5 miles east of town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down along Highway 55 near Mills Road.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a tree near Beckham Ridge Road 1 mile from West Highway 80. The homeowner had just entered their car when lightning struck. Bark was blown off the tree, and the tree snapped and fell on the car. Cost of damage is unknown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A branch fell on a camper. There were two people inside that were extricated by EMS. It's unknown if there were any injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down at the entrance to Lake Cumberland State Park.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 4-5 inches reported in Russell County KY early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A 5 inch snowfall was reported in the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down on power lines, mainly along and near Highway 127 North.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A houseboat flipped over on Lake Cumberland near State Dock.
Flood Flood
South Highway 76 was flooded in several places.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow of 4-5 inches accumulated in Russell County, KY.
Hail Hail
The report was made through mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down across power lines.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads throughout the county had to be closed due to high water.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulation to 0.25 was measured in Russell County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were reported down.
Flood Flood
Water was over Old Sano Road , but the roadway is still passable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A creek was overflowing its banks and flowing over the roadway for a short time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a power line down blocking the Road on East Highway 619 near Indian Caves Hill.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A stated official reported that two inches of water was over Highway 619. The water was from Lily Creek and continued to rise during the time reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 3 and 5 inches of snow fell across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
State officials reported numerous trees down along with a few power lines.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 1 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
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