Nelson County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Nelson County, KY right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,041 alerts that included Nelson County, roughly 104 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (220 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 21, 2026. 12 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include Nelson County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Hardin County, Larue County, Marion County, Spencer County.
Nelson County alert history
Alert events that included Nelson County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 220 | 19 | August 16, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 139 | 22 | October 15, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 85 | 3 | March 15, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 69 | 7 | July 21, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 67 | 7 | August 12, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 64 | 2 | January 21, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 62 | 5 | October 15, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 59 | 7 | July 22, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 45 | 13 | July 21, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 39 | 2 | November 8, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 36 | 3 | June 22, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 31 | 8 | November 9, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 22 | 4 | July 21, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 20 | 1 | March 28, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 19 | 6 | September 15, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 13 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 11 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 10 | 0 | September 27, 2024 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 9 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 8 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 4 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 2 | 0 | August 21, 2023 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 2 | 0 | February 3, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
Tornado history in Nelson County
12 tornadoes have been recorded in Nelson County since 1950, killing 3 people and injuring 85. That ranks 42 of 120 counties in Kentucky. The most recent was on April 2, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Nelson County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1974 | F4 | Hardin County | 37.9 mi | 10 yd | 3 | 81 |
| February 5, 2008 | EF2 | Nelson County | 1.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 5, 2008 | EF2 | Nelson County | 0.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 |
| April 2, 2024 | EF1 | Nelson County | 5 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 8, 2020 | EF1 | Nelson County | 4 mi | 45 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | EF1 | Nelson County | 2.9 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 2, 2024 | EF1 | Nelson County | 5 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 8, 2020 | EF1 | Nelson County | 4 mi | 45 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 5, 2008 | EF2 | Nelson County | 0.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 |
| February 5, 2008 | EF2 | Nelson County | 1.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Nelson County
- Population: 48,706 (2024 estimate)
- State: Kentucky
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 021179 (how to use it)