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Allen County, Kentucky severe weather history spans 233 recorded events between 1960 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 63.1% of all recorded events. It ranks #2,226 nationally and #73 in Kentucky.
233
Recorded events
7
Direct deaths
12
Direct injuries
$2.6M
Property damage
The record
What the Allen County, Kentucky severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Allen County, Kentucky severe weather history averages 3.5 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2010s, with 79 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 13 events fall before 1990 and 220 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Allen County, Kentucky record is tornado, responsible for 4 direct deaths. The costliest is tornado, with $2.0M in reported property damage. In total, 6 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Allen County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 147 | 1 | $461K | 80 | 1960–2026 |
| Hail | 36 | 0 | $50 | 1.75 | 1982–2023 |
| Flash Flood | 30 | 2 | $65K | 0 | 1997–2025 |
| Flood | 10 | 0 | $75K | 0 | 1998–2020 |
| Tornado | 9 | 4 | $2.0M | F1 | 1989–2020 |
| Heavy Rain | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2010–2010 |
Decade by decade
Allen County, Kentucky severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
9 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 4 touched down inside it and 5 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-06 | EF3 | 4 | 11 | 9.4 mi | Touched down here |
| 1974-04-03 | EF3 | 3 | 57 | 31.1 mi | Crossed in |
| 2020-03-03 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 mi | Crossed in |
| 2012-01-17 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 mi | Crossed in |
| 2019-06-21 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 4.6 mi | Touched down here |
| 2019-06-21 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 mi | Touched down here |
| 2017-03-01 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 mi | Crossed in |
| 2009-07-30 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 mi | Touched down here |
| 1989-05-26 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 mi | Crossed in |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Allen County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2008 | Tornado | AMOS | 4 | 11 | $1.3M |
| May 9, 2024 | Flash Flood | FOREST SPGS | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 22, 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | SCOTTSVILLE | 1 | 0 | $25K |
| May 2, 2010 | Flash Flood | FOREST SPGS | 1 | 0 | $15K |
| May 2, 2010 | Flash Flood | MAYNARD | 0 | 1 | $15K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
The tornado destroyed 12 homes and mobile homes, mainly in the Amos community and in the Tracy Lane area. Many other homes and buildings were damaged. Four people were killed in the Tracy Lane area, and eleven others were injured in southeast Allen County. The tornado continued through rural and wooded sections of eastern Allen County, and crossed into Monroe County, Kentucky near the town of Fountain Run.
Near New Roe, KY, a large mobile home was lifted into the air,twisted, and tumbled down a hill. The home did have substantial tie downs which were ripped from the ground. One of the tie downs was bent into a "U" shape. Debris was blown across New Roe Road, about a quarter mile away. Other tree damage and minor structural damage was noted downwind from the mobile home site.
Allen County emergency management reported flash flooding near the intersection of Stafford Hollow Road and Andrew Jackson Highway. Several feet of water entered one home, making it uninhabitable. Several other homes were damaged.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Very Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
21,293
Population (ACS)
$192K
Median home value
22
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | DR |
| 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 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR |
Within the county
Most affected places
- Scottsville 132
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Allen County, Kentucky?
233 events are on record between 1960 and 2026, causing 7 direct deaths and $2.6M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Allen County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 147 recorded events — 63.1% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Allen County?
9 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 4 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Allen County?
22 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Allen County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Allen County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Allen County as very low risk, placing it in the 33 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Allen 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
- Adair County 253
- Anderson County 197
- Ballard County 310
- Barren County 340
- Bath County 322
- Bell County 374
Cite this page
“Allen County, Kentucky.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/kentucky/allen-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.