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Hurricanes that hit Kentucky 2015–2026
1 tropical systems have tracked over Kentucky with at least tropical-storm-force winds since 2015 — 0 at hurricane strength inside the state, across 1 different years. Ranked below by wind speed while over Kentucky; click any storm for its full track map and intensity chart. Live alerts for the state are on the Kentucky alerts page.
FAQ
How many hurricanes have hit Kentucky since 2015?
1 tropical systems passed over Kentucky with at least tropical-storm winds since 2015; 0 were at hurricane strength while inside the state.
What was the strongest storm to hit Kentucky recently?
Helene (2024) — 40 kt (46 mph) while over Kentucky, with a lifetime peak of 120 kt.
How is "hit" defined here?
A storm counts if any NOAA best-track point with winds of 34 kt (39 mph) or more falls inside Kentucky's borders — so close offshore passes may not appear even if they caused impacts.