Shelby County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
19
Tornado reports
65
Hail reports
38
Floods since 1996
376
All events
5
Deaths
$38.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Shelby County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 19 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.
A 44-year old main died Monday, June 15th after being struck by lightning at his workplace on Wednesday, June 10th. The man was standing outside waiting to be picked up from work when his coworkers heard a very loud boom and looked out to find him laying on the ground beneath the…
A 10 year old boy was killed when struck by a falling tree limb while mowing the lawn. Two other injuries were reported in Shelby county when a car fell on a father and daughter sitting in a car.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by the Shelby County North Mesonet station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees downed from thunderstorm winds.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bardstown Trail was closed due to water flowing over the roadway.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail observed in Simpsonville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was tree damage off of Hinkle Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was one white pine uprooted and four white pines with snapped trunks on Lincoln Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was destroyed and power poles were bent.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Shelby County received heavy snow and sleet totaling around 5 inches, in addition to 0.10 to 0.20 inches of ice accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 inches fell in portions of Shelby County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Shelby County Kentucky Mesonet stations reported lows between 30-32 degrees. CWOP stations reported lows of 28-29 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over the roadway at the intersection of Washington Street and 9th Street in Shelbyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds on Bob Rogers Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large branches were blown down and power lines were snapped by strong thunderstorm winds along Figgs Store Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Lucas Road near Drane Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Eminence Pike near Drane Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A shed collapsed and was thrown about a quarter of a mile near the 8200 block of Dover Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 6 to 8 inches occurred in Shelby County, in addition to around 0.20 inches of ice accumulation.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered tree damage due to high winds was observed across Shelby County, with some downed trees blocking roads. Over one thousand customers lost power across the county. Kentucky Mesonet site CROP had a peak wind gust of 53 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on Hickory Ridge Road between Ditto Road and Kings Highway in Waddy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed by strong winds in a yard off of U.S. Route 60 and Scott Station Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were numerous trees knocked down along Hannah Road. The most concentrated damage was in the 1000 block of Hannah Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Site WADD measured an 83 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads across Shelby County were closed due to high water from heavy rains, including several roads between Shelbyville and Simpsonville.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed near Finchville.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported near Peytona.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A Valero gas station sign was pushed to the east and towards Highway 55 (Taylorsville Road), with some of the sign damage thrown across Highway 55 onto Pearce Industrial Road. The next damage was at the Black and Decker plant off of Harry Long Road. There was significant roofing …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell near Hempridge Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell at the intersection of Aiken Road and Long Run Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado formed approximately 1.4 miles north of Avoca near the Gene Snyder Freeway and tracked east-northeast for approximately 2.7 miles before exiting Jefferson County and into northwest Shelby County. In Shelby County, the twister did sporadic wind damage along Crabapple …
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet site FCHV observed a 65 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet site CROP measured a 60 mph wind gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 2 to 4 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…
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in the Peytona community in eastern Shelby County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A home was swept off of its foundation at 7701 Hatton Road along the Dutch Fork, resulting in the rescue of two individuals in that home. Seven other homes received damage along the Dutch Fork, including along Quisenberry Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were blown down at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Plainview Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down at the intersection of Harley-Thompson Road and Benson Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down at the intersection of Benson Pike and Elmburg Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 |
| 2022 | 24 | 3 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 1 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 2 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 8 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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