Taylor County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
13
Tornado reports
64
Hail reports
53
Floods since 1996
391
All events
2
Deaths
$4.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Taylor County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 13 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.
This tornado formed approximately 1.7 miles west southwest of Saloma near Chaney Pike Road and tracked northeast for approximately 6.5 miles before crossing into southern Marion County. The tornado continued approximately 8 miles into Marion County before dissipating at 0336 EST.…
Snowfall measurement across Taylor County ranged from 11 to 13 inches. One person died from a heart attack that occurred after attempting to shovel the snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree blocking the road in front of Harmon Furniture.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree blocking Lemon Bend Road between Antle Lane and Stubbs Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Taylor County received 0.25 inches of ice accumulation, in addition to 2 to 3 inches of snow and sleet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered wind damage was observed on the east side of Campbellsville. A few trees were blown down, fencing was blown over, and there was some shingle damage to a roof at a home on Franklin Road. Nearby KAAS reported at least 20 minutes of winds around 50 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by strong winds in northern Taylor County, with three trees being blown down onto Saloma Road near Finley Ridge Road. Trees were also blocking one lane of Kentucky Route 76 in the eastern part of Taylor County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
KAAS AWOS reported a low temperature of 30 degrees. The Taylor County Kentucky Mesonet station reported a low temperature of 29 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were reported down on Feather Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was reported down on Jarboe Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds in far southern Taylor County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree, power pole, and power lines were brought down just north of the intersection of North Bypass and Old Lebanon Road in Campbellsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed on Forecast Avenue in Campbellsville.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a water rescue of a person in a Ford F-150 that had water up to the door handles.
A storm damage team surveyed EF1 tornado damage with a max wind speed around 110 mph and a max width of 125 yards in Taylor County Kentucky. The tornado touched down southwest of Burdick along Milder Creek Road and Lemon Bend Road where cedar tree damage occurred. The tornado the…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 4 and 5 inches was observed across Taylor County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy ice accumulation of 0.25 to 0.40 inches occurred in Taylor County, in addition to 2 to 3 inches of snow and sleet accumulation.
High Wind High Wind
Widespread damage to trees and power lines was observed across Taylor County. Minor structural damage to carports and patios was reported, and a few fallen trees damaged houses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down in Campbellsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A flag pole was damaged by strong winds in northwestern Taylor County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees and power lines down on Spurlington Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong winds across Taylor County, including within the city limits of Campbellsville. Power outages were also reported in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong winds along Hodgenville Road between Old Mac Road and Saloma Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down along Kentucky Route 55 south of Campbellsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds resulted in significant damage to a home on Saloma Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed by strong winds across Campbellsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were downed across Kentucky Route 210.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown onto a house in Campbellsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees and power lines down in the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds resulted in multiple trees being blown down in Campbellsville and across Taylor County. Some trees fell onto roads and power lines, and a few structures were damaged by falling trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down at Green River Lake State Park. One tree fell on a camper.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Lyle Road about 5 miles south of Campbellsville.
High Wind High Wind
Kentucky Mesonet site BNGL observed multiple wind gusts above 60 mph, with a peak gust of 71 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in Campbellsville. Additionally, high water led to evacuations along Allen Street and Johnson Street.
High Wind High Wind
Power lines were brought down by high winds in Campbellsville.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was blown over onto an unoccupied vehicle on the campus of Campbellsville University.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Two power poles carrying main transmission lines were broken, causing power outages in Campbellsville. The call about the broken power poles was received around the time that the Taylor County Kentucky Mesonet site gusted to 55 miles per hour.
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 -…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 527 in northern Taylor County became temporarily impassable due to water over the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A water rescue of a vehicle occurred near the intersection of Kentucky Route 210 and Kentucky Route 569.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was down in the Forest Hills Subdivision.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storage building collapsed.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The northern part of Taylor County saw a quarter-inch of ice accumulation and a half-inch of snow. The southern part of the county saw very little ice and a dusting of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports in Taylor County ranged from 7 to 8 inches.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
NWS Storm Survey Teams found EF-1 tornado damage just north of Campbellsville. The timing for this tornado was based on eyewitness accounts. The first evidence of touchdown was on Salem Church Road, where several outbuildings had damage. The tornado then continued into the Woodhi…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This confirmed tornado was a continuation of the parent circulation that caused the tornado southwest of Olmstead KY that crossed the Todd/Logan county line. After a gap of more than 2 miles, the tornado redeveloped and caused damage along Watermelon Road. Minor roof damage occur…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 2 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 1 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 1 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 1 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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