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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Lexington as part of Fayette County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Lexington

73 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lexington since 1950, killing 12 people and injuring 284. The most recent was on October 19, 2025 (rated EF1).

EF0: 17EF017EF1: 31EF131EF2: 19EF219EF3: 4EF34EF4: 2EF42EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Lexington

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 3, 1974F4Garrard County31.9 mi10 yd728
April 3, 1974F4Anderson County79.4 mi10 yd4122
April 3, 1974F3Harrison County19.3 mi10 yd027
March 4, 1955F3Madison County8.9 mi10 yd02
May 27, 2004F3Fayette County3 mi100 yd06

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
October 19, 2025EF1Jessamine County0.7 mi20 yd00
May 30, 2025EF1Mercer County1.5 mi50 yd00
April 2, 2024EF1Clark County1.9 mi150 yd00
April 2, 2024EF1Bourbon County12.7 mi100 yd00
April 2, 2024EF1Jessamine County0.4 mi150 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Fayette County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Flood Advisory134September 11, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning134August 16, 2026
Wind Advisory87March 15, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory81March 17, 2026
Flood Watch70August 11, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory59October 15, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch56August 12, 2026
Freeze Warning45November 8, 2026
Frost Advisory40November 9, 2026
Flash Flood Warning29August 17, 2026

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