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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Louisville as part of Jefferson County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Louisville

109 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Louisville since 1950, killing 7 people and injuring 411. The most recent was on April 2, 2025 (rated EF3).

EF0: 29EF029EF1: 60EF160EF2: 12EF212EF3: 5EF35EF4: 3EF43EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Louisville

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 3, 1974F4Hardin County37.9 mi10 yd381
April 3, 1974F4Jefferson County18.5 mi10 yd3225
May 28, 1996F4Jefferson County30 mi850 yd010
June 2, 1990F3Floyd County12 mi300 yd07
June 2, 1990F3Oldham County10 mi73 yd05

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 2, 2025EF3Jefferson County9.7 mi350 yd00
April 2, 2025EF1Floyd County2.2 mi500 yd00
March 30, 2025EF1Spencer County2.5 mi80 yd00
March 30, 2025EF1Jefferson County5.4 mi30 yd01
March 30, 2025EF1Meade County30.3 mi500 yd01

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How often alerts are issued for Jefferson County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning194August 16, 2026
Flood Advisory150September 18, 2026
Wind Advisory84March 15, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory73March 17, 2026
Flood Watch63August 11, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch60August 12, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory49October 15, 2026
Flash Flood Warning47July 21, 2026
Flood Warning42July 21, 2026
Tornado Watch39June 22, 2026

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