Spencer County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1971 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
30
Hail reports
41
Floods since 1996
211
All events
1
Deaths
$3.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Spencer County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 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 F4 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
A vehicle attempted to navigate a flooded low water crossing that was flowing with water at the time. A family of four was in the vehicle. The mother and two children were rescued. The father's body was found several hours later downstream.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A vehicle was stranded in flood waters at the intersection of Shelbyville Road and Taylorsville Road by Elk Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was road damage due to flash flooding on Plum Ridge Road., The bridge decking was also damaged.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Spencer County received 4 to 5 inches of heavy snow and sleet, along with 0.10 to 0.25 inches of ice accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4.0 to 4.5 inches fell in Spencer County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Multiple personal weather stations reported lows in the 30-32 degree range. A HADS site reported 32 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was water and debris over Plum Ridge Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a water rescue for a stranded vehicle on Hochstrasser Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed by strong thunderstorm winds along Kentucky Route 44 west of Taylorsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and large limbs were blown down in the Elk Creek area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the Spencer County Kentucky mesonet station.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service damage survey team confirmed an EF1 tornado in Eastern Spencer County, in between Little Mount and Mount Eden. The tornado touched down on the south side of Hickory Ridge Rd, just east of Ten Mile Lane. There was sporadic topped and twisted trees, vis…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were four cedar trees that split.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rushing over a bridge on Roberts Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over West River Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 6 to 8 inches occurred in Spencer County, in addition to at least 0.25 inches of ice accumulation.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered tree damage was observed across Spencer County. Over one thousand customers lost power across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed straight line wind damage occurred in far southeastern Spencer County, near Wakefield, KY, by the county line. Winds of 70 to 75 mph did damage to a large older barn. Several sections of the barn were thrown 40 yards on top of …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down on Ochs Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on Brashears Creek Road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down over the road.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in Elk Creek.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered damage to trees and power lines due to high winds was observed across Spencer County. Two barns sustained roof damage on Fairgrounds Road and Plum Ridge Road.
High Wind High Wind
There was damage to roof shingles.
High Wind High Wind
High winds resulted in scattered downed trees across Spencer County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple water rescues occurred across Spencer County.
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…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A small and narrow tornado touched down on the 600 block of Plum Creek Road in far western Spencer County. The 30 yard wide tornado caused extensive roof damage. Insulation was thrown from the northeast to the southeasterly direction and blown into trees. A large older satellite …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down causing sporadic tree damage on a farm in northeast Spencer county. Drone video showed a few snapped and twisted trees. The tornado then hit the Meadow Lake subdivision causing shingle, flashing, siding, and gutter damage at several homes. A chicken coop …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
After touching down just west of US 150 (Bardstown Road) and damaging trees, the tornado moved east northeast toward Old Louisville Road. The tornado did the most damage to a farm on Old Louisville Rd. It knocked over a few silos and caused a barn to collapse in addition to damag…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported on Battery Lane.
Flood Flood
The bridge over Simpson Creek on Kentucky 2885 was closed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy sleet and snow totaling 3-4 inches fell in Spencer County, KY. Around 2 inches of sleet accumulated.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulation of 0.2 to 0.3 inches was reported in Taylorsville and Elk Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The emergency manager reported trees and two flagpoles were blown down in the storm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported a couple of trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Part of the marina was damaged at Settlers Trace on Taylorsville Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blocking the road at Taylorsville Lake State Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down blocking Normandy Road near Taylorsville, Kentucky.
Flood Flood
Lily Pike and Love Lane, in Spencer County, were flooded and impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was reported down with water over the roadway in an area that typically floods.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree that had to be removed from Oak Tree Way, and another one that had to be removed from Elk Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Yoder Station Road north of Taylorsville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An off-duty NWS employee reported 4.2 inches in Spencer County. Totals around the county ranged from 4 to 6 inches.
Flood Flood
KY 2885 closed at mile 2.6 due to high water and flooding.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
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