Livingston County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Livingston County, Kentucky has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 20 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 7 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Livingston County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Eddyville to 6 miles northwest of Mayfield to Cayce. Movement was northwest at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 246 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Rosiclare to near Salem. Movement was south at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rosiclare, Salem, Golconda, Joy, Burna, Smithland, Elizabethtown, and Carrsville.”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 25, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Powerline downed in Smithland. Time estimated by radar. (PAH)”
“Three trees downed on the south side of Livingston County. Time estimated by radar. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown Smithland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 N Gilbertsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Salem SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 WSW Salem SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dawson Springs to near Calvert City to Sedalia. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: On average these storms are producing wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail with cloud to ground lightning. One or two may briefly become severe through early this evening.”
- Hail 0.5" Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Metropolis to near Lovelaceville to near Bardwell. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“Video documentation shows a brief tornado (waterspout) that touched down along the TN River about 2 miles east of Ledbetter. No damage was documented. Max winds are unk (PAH)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 E Ledbetter SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 549 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Calvert City to near Reidland. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 444 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dixon Springs, or 13 miles east of Vienna, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ledbetter, or 9 miles north of Reidland, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Burna, Smithland, and Hamletsburg.”
“At 644 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Hillman Ferry Campground, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Late report. Tree down blocking road in Grand Rivers area. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown Grand Rivers SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Livingston County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 20 severe weather events in Livingston County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Livingston County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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