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Todd County, Kentucky severe weather history spans 273 recorded events between 1961 and 2025. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 43.6% of all recorded events. It ranks #1,941 nationally and #61 in Kentucky.
273
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
12
Direct injuries
$15.7M
Property damage
The record
What the Todd County, Kentucky severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Todd County, Kentucky severe weather history averages 4.3 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2010s, with 79 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 36 events fall before 1990 and 237 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The costliest is tornado, with $10.5M in reported property damage. In total, 8 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Todd County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 119 | 0 | $3.0M | 100 | 1961–2025 |
| Hail | 58 | 0 | $115K | 4.5 | 1963–2025 |
| Flash Flood | 39 | 0 | $2.0M | 0 | 1997–2025 |
| Tornado | 21 | 0 | $10.5M | F2 | 1977–2025 |
| Flood | 20 | 0 | $50K | 0 | 1996–2024 |
| Heavy Rain | 7 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2003–2015 |
| Funnel Cloud | 6 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2003–2018 |
| Lightning | 3 | 0 | $45K | 0 | 2009–2023 |
Decade by decade
Todd County, Kentucky severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
22 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 18 touched down inside it and 4 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-09 | EF3 | 4 | 62 | 47.2 mi | Crossed in |
| 2021-12-10 | EF3 | 0 | 38 | 122.6 mi | Crossed in |
| 2006-04-02 | EF3 | 0 | 28 | 29.7 mi | Crossed in |
| 1991-03-22 | EF2 | 1 | 12 | 39.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2025-05-16 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 2013-01-30 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 1991-04-09 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2025-11-22 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 mi | Touched down here |
| 2021-12-06 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 8.6 mi | Touched down here |
| 2007-03-01 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Todd County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2006 | Tornado | ALLEGRE | 0 | 6 | $2.5M |
| Jan 18, 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | TRENTON | 0 | 3 | $1.5M |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Lightning | ELKTON | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| May 6, 1984 | Tornado | 0 | 1 | $25K | |
| Apr 4, 1977 | Tornado | 0 | 1 | $250K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
The tornado continued into Todd County from Christian County, crossing the county line near Pilot Rock. The tornado passed less than a mile north of the communities of Allegre and Cedar Grove, then dissipated about 2.5 miles before entering Logan County. Although damage was extensive in Todd County, the tornado was at its strongest and widest in Christian County. In Todd County, the tornado produced mainly F1 damage, although the tornado intensified into the lower F2 range near Allegre. A mobile home was destroyed in Allegre, and buildings were destroyed on Highway 171 about two miles north of Allegre. There was extensive damage to a church in Cedar Grove. Half of its roof was blown off, and windows were blown out. A total of two homes in Todd County were destroyed, and 28 other houses were significantly damaged. Close to two dozen sheds and barns were damaged or destroyed, along with at least one grain bin. Numerous trees were uprooted. Some farm machinery and vehicles were damaged or destroyed, including tractors and combines.
A National Weather Service damage survey indicated a macroburst containing winds near 100 MPH caused extensive damage across southern Todd County. Most of the damage was in the Zion, Hermon, Allensville, and Trenton areas. Wind destroyed two trailers, three hog houses, and numerous barns and sheds. The injuries occurred to occupants of a trailer. Two people were trapped in the mobile home for a while, and one was transported to a hospital for minor injuries.
An EF2 tornado started along Shaw Ovil Road in Christian County, continuing east into Todd County, crossing Hwy 189 and eventually lifting to the west of Hwy 181. The worst damage occurred along Blue Hole Road where several chicken houses were completely destroyed and a mobile home was swept away. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted and a few outbuildings were damaged. Peak winds for the Todd County portion of the tornado, and the tornado as a whole, were 120mph.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Very Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
12,469
Population (ACS)
$167K
Median home value
20
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES | DR |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | EM |
| Feb 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES | EM |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR |
Within the county
Most affected places
- Elkton 100
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Todd County, Kentucky?
273 events are on record between 1961 and 2025, causing 0 direct deaths and $15.7M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Todd County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 119 recorded events — 43.6% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Todd County?
22 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 18 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Todd County?
20 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Todd County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Todd County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Todd County as very low risk, placing it in the 29 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Todd County, Kentucky severe weather history data come from?
Every figure is drawn from United States federal public-domain records: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events for the event archive, NOAA SPC SVRGIS for mapped tornado paths, FEMA for disaster declarations and risk ratings, and the U.S. Census for population context. Dates are shown in UTC and recent entries may still be revised by NOAA.
Nearby
Neighbouring counties
- Taylor County 347
- Trigg County 300
- Spencer County 166
- Trimble County 152
- Simpson County 256
- Union County 276
Cite this page
“Todd County, Kentucky.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/kentucky/todd-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.