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Logan County, Kentucky severe weather history spans 352 recorded events between 1957 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 60.2% of all recorded events. It ranks #1,482 nationally and #27 in Kentucky.
352
Recorded events
4
Direct deaths
25
Direct injuries
$9.1M
Property damage
The record
What the Logan County, Kentucky severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Logan County, Kentucky severe weather history averages 5.1 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2000s, with 110 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 30 events fall before 1990 and 322 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Logan County, Kentucky record is tornado, responsible for 2 direct deaths. The costliest is tornado, with $7.9M 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 Logan County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 212 | 1 | $759K | 87 | 1969–2026 |
| Hail | 56 | 0 | $87K | 2.75 | 1982–2025 |
| Flash Flood | 46 | 0 | $150K | 0 | 1997–2025 |
| Tornado | 24 | 2 | $7.9M | F3 | 1957–2026 |
| Flood | 9 | 0 | $100K | 0 | 2007–2021 |
| Lightning | 3 | 1 | $108K | 0 | 2010–2018 |
| Funnel Cloud | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2010–2010 |
| Heavy Rain | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2013–2013 |
Decade by decade
Logan County, Kentucky severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
24 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 18 touched down inside it and 6 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 |
| 1998-04-16 | EF3 | 2 | 9 | 48.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2021-12-11 | EF3 | 0 | 1 | 28.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2018-02-24 | EF2 | 1 | 1 | 12.9 mi | Crossed in |
| 1991-03-22 | EF2 | 1 | 12 | 39.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 2013-01-30 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 mi | Crossed in |
| 2013-06-10 | EF2 | 0 | 4 | 13.9 mi | Touched down here |
| 1991-04-09 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1963-04-29 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 2025-05-16 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Logan County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 1991 | Tornado | 1 | 12 | $2.5M | |
| Feb 24, 2018 | Tornado | KEYSBURG | 1 | 1 | $800K |
| Aug 5, 2010 | Lightning | DANBY | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | JERICO | 1 | 0 | $15K |
| Mar 4, 1964 | Tornado | 0 | 5 | $250K | |
| Jun 10, 2013 | Tornado | SCHLEY | 0 | 4 | $500K |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Tornado | CROSSROADS | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Apr 2, 1958 | Tornado | 0 | 1 | $25K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed a strong, long-tracked tornado that first touched down northwest of Adairville near the intersection of Vick Road and State Highway 96, where a barn sustained roof damage and another outbuilding was destroyed. This tornado had a 14 mile long track, 9 of which was in Logan County. Overall, this tornado stayed on the ground for 29 minutes. Damage consistent with a high-end EF-2 tornado was surveyed from near State Highway 96 to just west of the Logan Simpson County line. The worst damage occurred to the north-northeast of Adairville, where the twister crossed Highway 663. Several homes suffered extensive damage. Three people were injured while taking shelter in the bathroom of one home. A fourth injury occurred at a residence along Trimble Road. The tornado weakened as it crossed into Simpson County just north of the intersection of Conn and Reames-Dixon Roads.
A supercell thunderstorm developed over northern Tennessee and moved into south central Kentucky during the early evening hours of November 15. It produced multiple, short-lived tornado touchdowns along its path, which stretched for nearly 25 miles across three counties. The first touchdown in Logan County was just north of Adairville in southern Logan County. Many homes, trailers, barns and outbuildings were damaged along the intermittent path of the tornado. The tornado finally lifted near the Logan/Simpson County line near State Highway 100.
A NWS Nashville Storm Survey concluded that an EF-1 tornado down southeast of Adairville, traveled 1.5 miles, and then lifted approximately 2.5 miles east of Adairville. Along its path, the tornado did minor roof damage to a house near Martin Rd. A home and an outbuilding had minor damage near Barnes Rd, along with several downed trees. The most significant damage happened just before the tornado lifted near Prices Mill Road, where a large barn lost a significant portion of its roof structure. Maximum estimated winds were 90-95 mph, and the max width was 50 to 75 yards.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
27,986
Population (ACS)
$165K
Median home value
19
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
- Russellville 118
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Logan County, Kentucky?
352 events are on record between 1957 and 2026, causing 4 direct deaths and $9.1M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Logan County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 212 recorded events — 60.2% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Logan County?
24 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 Logan County?
19 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Logan County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Logan County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Logan County as relatively low risk, placing it in the 55 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Logan 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
- Livingston County 225
- Lyon County 144
- Lincoln County 207
- McCracken County 525
- Lewis County 206
- McCreary County 309
Cite this page
“Logan County, Kentucky.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/kentucky/logan-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.