Webster County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
54
Hail reports
49
Floods since 1996
667
All events
6
Deaths
$46.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Webster County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 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.
The tornado crossed southern Webster County, producing major damage as it paralleled Highway 120 through Providence. About two dozen persons were injured, and they were transported by ambulance to regional hospitals. One person was critically injured. The tornado produced F-3 dam…
The tornado caused extensive damage in the community of Diamond. Both Crittenden and Webster Counties were declared federal disaster areas.
A 46-year-old female drowned while attempting to cross floodwaters on Kentucky 138. The victim was swept away after she got out of her car, which was partially moved off the road. Her body was found three-tenths of a mile from her car.
Three residences were destroyed, and ten others were damaged. Four of the damaged residences were deemed uninhabitable. Six chicken houses were destroyed. A rehabilitation center for troubled young adults received about 2 million dollars in damage. Four persons were seriously inj…
Hail Hail
Hail estimated to the size of quarters fell south of Sebree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A strengthening rear inflow jet resulted in multiple trees being downed along KY-370 at the Hopkins-Webster County line. An outbuilding was leveled with debris spread out. Time estimated from radar.
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A power line was blown down near Hall St and Green St in Clay.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto the 3000 block of State Rt 132W about 3 miles west of Dixon.
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Heat Heat
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Heat indices only reached heat advisory duration criteria July 26th and 27th.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KYTC reported trees were downed on KY-132, KY-138, and KY-1525 in Webster County. Time estimated from radar and location approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KYTC reported trees were downed on KY-493 and KY-132 in Webster County. Time estimated from radar and location approximate.
Flood Flood
KYTC reported that KY-132 between Clay and Dixon was closed due to flooding.
Hail Hail
Hail estimated to golf ball size was observed south of Clay with a photo relayed through social media.
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Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Clay for thirty to fourty-five seconds.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell along Highway 41 near the feed mill north of Sebree.
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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Flood Flood
Flash flooding on the 15th transitioned to areal flooding early on the 16th. Numerous highways and county roads continued to be closed. Flooding along Crab Orchard Creek was particularly troublesome as it closed Highways 270, 1340, and 132.
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Flash flooding closed a portion of Highway 138 near Slaughters.
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A water rescue occurred on Highway 109 near Wheatcroft due to flash flooding along the Caney Fork.
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A water rescue occurred along Slaughters Elmwood Road north of Slaughters due to flash flooding along the Sugar Camp Creek.
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A water rescue occurred on Highway 132 between Dixon and Clay due to flash flooding along Crab Orchard Creek.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 32 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 32 | 2 |
| 2018 | 28 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 | 1 |
| 2015 | 30 | 1 |
| 2014 | 22 | 2 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 30 | 1 |
| 2011 | 32 | 1 |
| 2010 | 24 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 1 |
| 2008 | 24 | 0 |
| 2007 | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 | 25 | 1 |
| 2005 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 | 17 | 1 |
| 2003 | 18 | 3 |
| 2002 | 15 | 1 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
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