McLean County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for McLean County, KY right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 798 alerts that included McLean County, roughly 80 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (100 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on April 28, 2026. 8 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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McLean County alert history
Alert events that included McLean County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 100 | 13 | November 12, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 72 | 5 | July 26, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 68 | 4 | March 15, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 63 | 4 | August 20, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 60 | 3 | October 15, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 60 | 6 | November 11, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 55 | 5 | June 26, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 51 | 0 | April 7, 2025 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 43 | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 34 | 8 | September 14, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 32 | 2 | November 7, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 30 | 2 | November 8, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 28 | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 24 | 1 | June 18, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 14 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 13 | 1 | November 8, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 13 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 10 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 8 | 5 | September 1, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 6 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 4 | 2 | September 1, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 3 | 0 | January 5, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 2 | 0 | January 12, 2024 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
Tornado history in McLean County
8 tornadoes have been recorded in McLean County since 1950, injuring 6 people. That ranks 70 of 120 counties in Kentucky. The most recent was on April 2, 2025 (rated EF2).
Strongest tornadoes in McLean County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2003 | F3 | McLean County | 1.8 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 2 |
| October 18, 2007 | EF2 | McLean County | 17.3 mi | 360 yd | 0 | 4 |
| April 2, 2025 | EF2 | McLean County | 9.1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 23, 2002 | F2 | McLean County | 1.8 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 27, 1971 | F1 | Hopkins County | 36.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | EF2 | McLean County | 9.1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | Muhlenberg County | 9.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 18, 2007 | EF2 | McLean County | 17.3 mi | 360 yd | 0 | 4 |
| November 15, 2005 | F1 | McLean County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 11, 2003 | F3 | McLean County | 1.8 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 2 |
About McLean County
- Population: 9,126 (2024 estimate)
- State: Kentucky
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 021149 (how to use it)