Jackson County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Jackson County, KY right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,078 alerts that included Jackson County, roughly 108 a year. The most common is the flood advisory (232 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 21, 2026. 3 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Jackson County alert history
Alert events that included Jackson County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 232 | 24 | August 17, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 214 | 22 | September 18, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 76 | 10 | September 23, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 71 | 2 | January 30, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 64 | 2 | March 15, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 54 | 8 | November 9, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 52 | 10 | August 7, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 49 | 6 | August 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 48 | 5 | November 8, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 47 | 5 | October 12, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 40 | 2 | June 27, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 26 | 0 | May 20, 2025 |
| Freeze Watch | 24 | 2 | April 21, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 15 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 13 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 12 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 10 | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 9 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 8 | 3 | September 2, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 5 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| High Wind Warning | 5 | 0 | September 27, 2024 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 2 | 0 | February 15, 2021 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 0 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
Tornado history in Jackson County
3 tornadoes have been recorded in Jackson County since 1950, injuring 1 people. That ranks 98 of 120 counties in Kentucky. The most recent was on May 31, 2004 (rated F0).
Strongest tornadoes in Jackson County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 1954 | F2 | Laurel County | 16.4 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 14, 2000 | F1 | Jackson County | 1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 31, 2004 | F0 | Jackson County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2004 | F0 | Jackson County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 14, 2000 | F1 | Jackson County | 1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 1 |
| June 1, 1954 | F2 | Laurel County | 16.4 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Jackson County
- Population: 13,358 (2024 estimate)
- State: Kentucky
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 021109 (how to use it)