Bullitt County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Bullitt County, KY right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 923 alerts that included Bullitt County, roughly 92 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (177 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 21, 2026. 12 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Bullitt County alert history
Alert events that included Bullitt County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 177 | 22 | September 18, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 120 | 21 | October 11, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 83 | 3 | March 15, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 65 | 2 | March 17, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 62 | 6 | August 12, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 59 | 7 | August 11, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 58 | 5 | October 15, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 41 | 9 | July 21, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 39 | 6 | June 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 36 | 2 | November 8, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 34 | 6 | July 22, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 30 | 7 | November 9, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 23 | 7 | September 15, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 19 | 1 | March 28, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 15 | 5 | July 21, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 12 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 9 | 0 | September 27, 2024 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 9 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 9 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 8 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 5 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 2 | 0 | August 21, 2023 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 2 | 0 | February 3, 2022 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 1 | 0 | January 28, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
Tornado history in Bullitt County
12 tornadoes have been recorded in Bullitt County since 1950, injuring 25 people. That ranks 42 of 120 counties in Kentucky. The most recent was on March 30, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Bullitt County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1996 | F4 | Jefferson County | 30 mi | 850 yd | 0 | 10 |
| May 10, 1969 | F3 | Bullitt County | 4.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 14 |
| May 13, 1995 | F2 | Hardin County | 15 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 30, 2025 | EF1 | Meade County | 30.3 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 18, 1995 | F1 | Bullitt County | 2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2025 | EF1 | Meade County | 30.3 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 1 |
| March 18, 2022 | EF1 | Bullitt County | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 10, 2015 | EF0 | Bullitt County | 0.9 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 14, 2014 | EF0 | Bullitt County | 1.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 26, 2010 | EF0 | Bullitt County | 0.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Bullitt County
- Population: 85,802 (2024 estimate)
- State: Kentucky
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 021029 (how to use it)