Tornado on Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST (2024)

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been tracking tornadoes for decades. This interactive map, which contains data from January 1950 to January 31, 2024, pinpoints where a cyclone touched down and traces its path of destruction. For more recent tornadoes, clicking deeper provides more details, damage estimates and whether someone was injured or killed in the storm.

Summary

The second warmest December on record for Eastern Kentucky finished with a warm and moist air mass in place on New Year's Eve. A developing warm front slowly lifted northward out of the Tennessee Valley during the early morning hours on New Year's Day 2022 and stalled near the the Hal Rogers/Highway 80 corridor. The combination of strong lifting and near record atmospheric moisture levels for this time of year led to a line of training showers and thunderstorms, some with frequent lightning and intense downpours. The heaviest rainfall occurred from about 4 to 8 AM and led to many instances of flash flooding from Rockcastle County east northeast through Jackson, Owsley, Breathitt, Floyd, and Pike counties. By midday, locations affected by this activity had received 2 to 4 inches of rainfall. ||A temporary lull in the showers followed as the front shifted further to the north during the late morning and early afternoon. This allowed temperatures to surge into the 60s across the northeast Kentucky and into the lower to middle 70s closer the Kentucky/Tennessee border. ||Strong to severe thunderstorms developed in a high shear, low instability environment during the afternoon as a cold front swept from northwest to southeast across the area. While these storms mainly produced damaging wind gusts, one storm produced a brief spin-up tornado in far northwest Estill County. Impacts did not end with the passage of the cold front though; the excessive rainfall from earlier in the day quickly found its way into the mainstem rivers, sending multiple locations along the Kentucky and Red Rivers into flood stage. The most significant river flooding of the event ��� Moderate flood ��� was attained along the Kentucky River at Ravenna, the Red River at Clay City, and the South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville. A few other locations surpassed Minor flood stage.

Date/TimeF ScaleLength (in miles)Width (in feet)Injury*Fataliy**Property DamageCrops Damage
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The cooperative observer located 3 miles WSW of Prestonsburg measured 3.26 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The cooperative observer located 2 miles west of Stanton measured 3.14 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 8am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The Kentucky Mesonet station in Jackson County (OLIN) measured 4.86 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 7am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The US Army Corps of Engineer's station at Buckhorn Lake recorded 4.31 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 7am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The cooperative observer located 4 miles north of Beattyville measured 3.35 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The Kentucky Mesonet station in Knott County (VEST) measured 4.67 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 7am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The Kentucky Mesonet station in Owsley County (BNVL) measured 4.29 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 7am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The ASOS station at the NWS Office in Jackson, KY measured 3.55 inches in a 48-hour period ending at 7am January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
A CoCoRaHS observer 4 miles NE of Booneville measured 3.60 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 8am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The Kentucky Mesonet station in Breathitt County (QKSD) measured 3.21 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 7am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The cooperative observer in Oneida measured 3.69 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 7am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The Kentucky Mesonet station in Pulaski County (DABN) measured 4.19 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 7am on January 2, 2022.
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A CoCoRaHS observer 8 miles W of McKee measured 3.85 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 8am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
Storm total rainfall of 4.10 inches, falling between 9pm on 12/31/21 and 9am on 1/1/2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
A CoCoRaHS observer 7 miles SSW of Brodhead measured 4.52 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 7am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
A CoCoRaHS observer 9 miles SE of Campton measured 3.24 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 7am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 00:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
The Kentucky Mesonet station in Morgan County (WLBT) measured 3.20 inches of rainfall in a 48-hour period ending at 7am on January 2, 2022.
Jan. 01, 2022 07:57 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
Reports that water rescues were being performed in the community of Arkansas in central Floyd County.
Jan. 01, 2022 08:17 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)$200,000
Water is reported to be in homes in the Belfry Community. Water rescues are about to be performed.
Jan. 01, 2022 08:30 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
A report came in that water rescues were being performed on Joe Little Fork and Stamper Fork Roads in the community of Canoe.
Jan. 01, 2022 09:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)$60,000
Water was reported inside homes in the community of Whick.
Jan. 01, 2022 09:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
KY-319 in the community of Toler is impassable due to flood waters.
Jan. 01, 2022 09:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)$500,000
Emergency Management reported flash flooding in the community of Rockcastle. Ten streets are completely blocked with water; West Street, Chestnut Grove Rd., State Hwy 1505, West and South Main Street, Church Street, Silver Street, Albright Street, Owen Street, and Burton Lane. Eight businesses, 1 church, and an apartment complex are all inundated with water.
Jan. 01, 2022 09:03 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)$10,000
Report received via social media of flooding up to homes in the Turners Creek community.
Jan. 01, 2022 09:07 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)$20,000
Public reported that there was flooding in the community of Hardshell, with water surrounding homes and people stranded.
Jan. 01, 2022 09:10 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
Water was reported across Long Branch Road, making it impassable, near the community of Turkey Creek.
Jan. 01, 2022 09:16 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)$20,000
Big Creek Fire Department is inundated with water near the community of Sidney.
Jan. 01, 2022 09:17 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)$50,000
Reports of flooding in the community of Belfry. Belfry Middle School is inundated with water.
Jan. 01, 2022 09:32 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
KY-468 was reported impassable due to high water, just north of the community of Sydney.
Jan. 01, 2022 10:50 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)$50,000
A report via social media showed Johns Creek Elementary surrounded by water.
Jan. 01, 2022 10:55 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)$10,000
Water was reported to be up to the building of Sidney Missionary Baptist Church.
Jan. 01, 2022 10:55 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)$50,000
A mobile home park was flooded in the community of Zebulon.
Jan. 01, 2022 11:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
Clay County 911 reported a mudslide onto the Hal Rogers Parkway around mile marker 11 in western Clay County.
Jan. 01, 2022 11:00 AM EST0 (0)0 (0)
Clay County 911 reported a mudslide along KY-1350 about 5.5 miles up, near the community of Sexton's Creek.
Jan. 01, 2022 12:48 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$100
Wayne County 911 reported a big tree limb blown down onto Hwy 167 about 2 miles SE of Monticello.
Jan. 01, 2022 13:08 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$4,000
Pulaski County 911 reported multiple trees blown down across Sneed Rd, southwest of the community of Eubank.
Jan. 01, 2022 13:59 PM ESTEF11.11400 (0)0 (0)$40,000$10,000
A NWS storm survey team found damage that was the result of an|EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds estimated at 95 mph.|Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, a barn was collapsed,|and the roof of an auto repair facility was damaged.||The tornado touched down along Thornburg Bend, where trees were|snapped. A barn was collapsed at a farm off of Harris Perry Road,|and an auto repair facility on Red River Road lost part of its|roof. Multiple downed trees blocked access to the dead end of Red|River Road. The tornado lifted just west of the Red River.
Jan. 01, 2022 14:15 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$20,000
Perry County 911 reported a tree blown down onto power lines along Laurel Street in Hazard. This then snapped a power pole, falling onto a home.
Jan. 01, 2022 14:18 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$2,000
Pulaski County 911 reported trees blown down onto power lines along Stanford Street in Science Hill.
Jan. 01, 2022 14:28 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$2,000
A tree fell on power lines in the town of Frenchburg.
Jan. 01, 2022 14:37 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$2,000
Wayne County 911 reported a tree blown down onto a power line along Hwy 3284 about 0.5 miles off Hwy 92 near Monticello.
Jan. 01, 2022 14:48 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$2,000
Pulaski County 911 reported trees blown down at the intersection of Hwy 27 and East Antioch Avenue in the community of Burnside.
Jan. 01, 2022 14:49 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$1,000
Wayne County 911 reported tree limbs blown down onto power lines along Foster Mountain Road near the community of Cooper.
Jan. 01, 2022 15:06 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$3,000
Trees were reported down along Jones Creek Road in the community of Cottle.
Jan. 01, 2022 15:17 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$2,000
Pulaski County 911 reported a tree down on a live wire along Old Highway 90 near the community of Bronston.
Jan. 01, 2022 15:27 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$2,000
Wayne County 911 reported trees blown down and blocking Tate Drive off of Hwy 3106 in northeast Monticello.
Jan. 01, 2022 15:30 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$2,000
A tree was blown across powerlines along KY-635 West, about 6 miles out of Science Hill.
Jan. 01, 2022 15:59 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$1,000
A tree was reported down along River Hill Road near East Bernstadt.
Jan. 01, 2022 15:59 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$1,000
A tree was reported down along Somerset Road in the community of Bernstadt.
Jan. 01, 2022 16:00 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$1,000
Laurel County 911 reported a tree down along Hwy 312 near Hightop.
Jan. 01, 2022 16:17 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)
Epperson Road is impassable due to flood waters near the community of Woodstock.
Jan. 01, 2022 16:19 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$4,000
Pulaski County 911 reported that 1700 Todd Road is washed out near the community of Woodstock.
Jan. 01, 2022 16:21 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)
East Hwy 635 and Hwy 39 are under water near the community of Dabney.
Jan. 01, 2022 16:23 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)
Etna Road is impassable due to flood waters in the community of Pulaski.
Jan. 01, 2022 17:00 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)$1,500
A utility pole was reported down on Knox Street in downtown Barbourville.
Jan. 01, 2022 17:03 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)
KY-594 between mile marker 8 and 10 is closed due to high water just northeast of the community of Jinks.
Jan. 01, 2022 17:03 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)
KY-3328 is closed due to high water near the community of Whitt.
Jan. 01, 2022 21:00 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)
KY-490 is closed between mile markers 0 and 7 due to high water in the Livingston community.
Jan. 01, 2022 21:00 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)
KY-39 is closed between mile markers 0 and 3 due to high water over the road near the community of Livingston.
Jan. 01, 2022 21:00 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)
KY-1912 is closed between mile markers 0 and 3 due to high water near the community of Orlando.
Jan. 01, 2022 21:00 PM EST0 (0)0 (0)
KY-1329 is closed between mile markers 0 and 5 due to high water southwest of Livingston.

* Direct Injury (Indirect Injury)
* Direct Fatality (Indirect Fatality)

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F Scale***

EF5

EF4

EF3

EF2

EF1

EF0

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*** Enhanced Fujita Scale describes the strength of the tornado based on the amount and type of damage caused by the tornado. The F-scale of damage will vary in the destruction area; therefore, the highest value of the F-scale is recorded for each event. EF0 – Light Damage (40 – 72 mph), EF1 – Moderate Damage (73 – 112 mph), EF2 – Significant damage (113 – 157 mph), EF3 – Severe Damage (158 – 206 mph), EF4 – Devastating Damage (207 – 260 mph), EF5 – Incredible Damage (261 – 318 mph)

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Tornado Warning Safety Messages
  1. Avoid areas with many trees.
  2. Avoid vehicles.
  3. Lie down flat in a gully, ditch, or low spot on the ground.
  4. Protect your head with an object or with your arms.
  5. Move away from windows and glass doorways.
  6. Go to the innermost part of the building on the lowest possible floor.

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Though the F scale actually peaked at F12 (Mach 1), only F1 through F5 were used in practice, with F0 attached for tornadoes of winds weaker than hurricane force.

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Which state is famous for its tornadoes? ›

No place on earth is entirely free of tornadoes, however, they occur much more frequently in the United States, particularly in the Central states, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and Appalachian Mountains to the east. Texas has the most overall number of tornadoes of any state.

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The states with the fewest tornadoes
  • Alaska.
  • Hawaii.
  • Washington, D.C.
  • West Virginia.
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What state has the most tornadoes this year, 2024? ›

The highest number of tornado warnings issued in the U.S. so far this year has been in Texas (216), followed by Oklahoma (195).

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What is the best state to live in without tornadoes? ›

Safest States in US from Natural Disasters
  • Ohio.
  • Maine.
  • Maryland.
  • Montana.
  • Minnesota.

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Where do tornadoes occur not in the US? ›

Tornadoes occur in many parts of the world, including Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. Even New Zealand reports about 20 tornadoes each year.

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Has Hawaii ever had a tornado? ›

The islands of Hawaii, situated in the Pacific Ocean, rarely experience tornadoes, averaging about one per year. The state ranks as the 48th most active in terms of touch downs, with 40 confirmed tornadoes since 1950. None of these tornadoes have caused loss of life and none exceeded F2 intensity.

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Has Alaska ever had a tornado? ›

Tornadoes in the U.S. state of Alaska are extremely rare, with only six tornadoes ever recorded within state boundaries. Out of the six tornadoes to ever hit, all were rated FU, EFU, F0 or EF0, and none have caused significant damage or injuries.

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