Scott County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
16
Tornado reports
35
Hail reports
67
Floods since 1996
344
All events
1
Deaths
$8.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Scott County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 16 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
On February 17, a man was found deceased in his truck off of Davis Road, near Sadieville. It is believed by the coroner's office that the man's truck was washed off the road and into a ravine by floodwater late on February 15, but the exact time is unknown. Value and damage to ve…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blocked the Mojave Trail and Wanda Lee Trail intersection.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down blocking the right lane of US 460 at Fishers Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on power lines near the 400 block of Double Culvert Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down on Stamping Ground Road near Great Crossing High School.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on McClelland Circle near Scott County High School.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Scott County received heavy snow and sleet totaling 5 to 6 inches. Scott County also saw light ice accumulation around 0.10 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 to 5 inches fell in Scott County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
K27K AWOS reported a low temperature of 30 degrees. CWOP stations reported lows between 28-31 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed by strong thunderstorm winds, blocking Soards Road and Ironworks Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large limbs and small trees were blown down along Cane Run Rd between Old Farm Rd and US 460. Additional minor damage was also reported in the area.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A driver was stranded due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The front of the Faith Baptist Church was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Towson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on the 400 block of Sulphur Wells Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Long Lick Pike was washed out.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and sleet accumulation totaling 6 to 7 inches occurred in Scott County, in addition to 0.25 to 0.50 inches of ice accumulation.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple trees were downed by strong winds across Scott County, with at least one road closure reported as a result of a tree blocking a road. Another tree fell onto a house. Over two thousand customers lost power across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a large tree blocking the 100 block of Scotts Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tobacco barn was destroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was peeled off of a barn in the Victoria Estates subdivision.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was brought down by strong winds in Georgetown at the intersection of East Main Street and Chambers Avenue. The tree fell on power lines and across the roadway, resulting in the temporary closure of the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were brought down by strong winds on the south side of Georgetown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were two barns destroyed. A fence was also damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple reports of trees down across Georgetown and Scott County.
Hail Hail
This was an mPing report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down near the intersection of Old Delaplain Road and Anderson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were snapped, and a small shed was tipped over.
High Wind High Wind
AWOS site K27K Georgetown measured a wind gust of 70 mph. Additionally, scattered tree damage from high winds was observed across Scott County.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered tree damage caused by high winds resulted in downed power lines and road closures.
Hail Hail
Hail reported near Georgetown. Most hailstones were one-half inch in diameter, with the largest hailstones around nickel size.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 2 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
The facade of a building collapsed downtown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches, greater than a foot in diameter, were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew over near Stonetown Road. A nearby weather station observed a 48 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph wind gust was recorded at the Scott County EOC.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down across the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on a golf course.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down at a residence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down across the road and property near Muddy Ford Road and Double Culvert Road area north of Georgetown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall accumulation of 4-5 inches was reported in Scott County KY early Saturday March 12, 2022.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulation of 0.2-0.3 inches was reported, along with 0.25-0.5 inches of sleet accumulation. Finally, between 0.5-1.5 inches of snow fell on top of the ice and sleet. County road department reported about a dozen trees down due to the weight of the ice.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were closed due to flooding.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 23 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 3 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 1 |
| 2011 | 19 | 1 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | 3 | 3 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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