Crittenden County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Crittenden County, KY right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 866 alerts that included Crittenden County, roughly 87 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (147 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 20, 2025. 12 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Crittenden County alert history
Alert events that included Crittenden County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 147 | 14 | July 27, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 78 | 4 | October 15, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 77 | 4 | July 11, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 66 | 4 | March 15, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 65 | 4 | August 20, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 58 | 8 | August 20, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 56 | 5 | June 26, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 49 | 6 | October 2, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 43 | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 37 | 8 | September 14, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 33 | 2 | November 7, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 30 | 0 | May 20, 2025 |
| Freeze Warning | 28 | 2 | November 8, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 22 | 3 | July 27, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 14 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 12 | 1 | November 8, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 11 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 10 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 9 | 5 | September 1, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 6 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 5 | 2 | September 1, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 3 | 0 | January 5, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 2 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
Tornado history in Crittenden County
12 tornadoes have been recorded in Crittenden County since 1950, injuring 40 people. That ranks 42 of 120 counties in Kentucky. The most recent was on September 22, 2006 (rated F1).
Strongest tornadoes in Crittenden County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2000 | F3 | Crittenden County | 24 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 3 |
| April 28, 2002 | F3 | Crittenden County | 22 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 26 |
| November 6, 2005 | F3 | Crittenden County | 11.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 5 |
| April 11, 1979 | F2 | Crittenden County | 36 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 5 |
| December 11, 1967 | F2 | Crittenden County | 12.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2006 | F1 | Crittenden County | 5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 6, 2005 | F3 | Crittenden County | 11.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | F2 | Crittenden County | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 4, 2003 | F1 | Crittenden County | 2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | F1 | Crittenden County | 5.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Crittenden County
- Population: 8,982 (2024 estimate)
- State: Kentucky
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 021055 (how to use it)