Washington County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1968 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
27
Hail reports
29
Floods since 1996
202
All events
3
Deaths
$2.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Washington 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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Year by year
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.
An NWS damage survey team determined that an EF2 tornado with peak winds of 125 mph, maximum width of 450 yards, and track length of 5.55 miles initially touched down on the morning of Friday, May 30th in southeastern Washington County, Kentucky. The tornado touched down on a rid…
A 79 year old woman left the roadway on the 3300 block of Tick Creek Road and drown in a creek that would have normally had less water in it. Damage to the vehicle is unknown.
A driver on Lawrenceburg Road noticed a white Ford Explorer that had washed off the road in flood waters. He then noticed an elderly man and woman were still in the vehicle with water up to their necks. Rescuers broke out windows on the vehicle and pulled the couple out just as i…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Washington County received 4 to 5 inches of snow and sleet, along with 0.30 to 0.40 inches of ice accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 inches fell in Washington County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Home weather stations reported low temperatures ranging from 27 to 34 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
US Route 150 was closed near Mayfield Lane due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding and a mudslide occurred along US Route 150 near mile marker 3 in Washington County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A water rescue was performed for a person whose vehicle became trapped in flood waters along East Fork Road near Mackville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell down across Cissellville Road near Loretto Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Tatum Springs Road near Glens Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Grundy Home Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of 3 to 4 inches accumulated in Washington County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 5 inches occurred in Washington County, in addition to heavy ice accumulation of 0.25 to 0.50 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Over five hundred customers lost power across Washington County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were damaged and power lines were blown down in Springfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Structural damage occurred to the baseball field at Idle Hour Park. Scattered tree damage was observed throughout the park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree and power lines were down in Mackville.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
As the tornado was exiting Nelson County and entering Washington County, it was weakening as it crossed Kentucky 555 and the Chaplain River. There were a few top trees and wind speeds had decreased to 75 mph with a width of 60 yards before the tornado lifted. This EF1 tornado tra…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down over Chaplin Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down over the road. Dime sized hail was also observed.
High Wind High Wind
Roof damage from high winds occurred on Main Street in Springfield, with scattered tree damage also being observed across Washington County.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered tree and power line damage was observed across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS at Lebanon-Springfield Airport observed a wind gust of 50 knots.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 2 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 chills of…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down on State Route 55 near Shay Lane.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow accumulation of 5 inches across Washington County KY reported by county dispatch.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The Washington County Road Department reported 8 to 9 inches of snow in the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three small trees fell down.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy sleet and snow impacted Washington County, KY including 1-2 inches of sleet accumulation.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulation of 0.3 to 0.5 inches occurred near Springfield, KY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in Willisburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported trees down 1 mile north of 150.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported trees down on Thurman Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple reports of flooded roadways across the county including Lincoln Park Road and Highway 150 near Springfield.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A state highway department official stated that roads that don't normally flood where flooding across the northern part of the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Three homes were flooded on Mayes Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A road was impassable due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water up to 10 feet deep was flowing over Lawrenceburg Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several homes had water damage near Fredericktown, and one vehicle was submerged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was structural and tree damage along Brush Grove Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were numerous county roads flooded and closed. One road was Tick Creek Road near Springfield, Kentucky.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn blew down on Caldwell Road in north Washington County, Kentucky.
Hail Hail
There was golf ball size hail along Highway 152.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down at Bardstown Road and Highway 152.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees blew down on Brush Grove Road near Willisburg.
Flood Flood
Water was reported over the roadway at Saint Rose Road and Booker Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down on Polin Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
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