National Weather ServiceKentuckyHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Kentucky
The National Weather Service issued 2 high wind warnings for Kentucky in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 32nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 20% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Bourbon was covered most often (17 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Kentucky get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Kentucky. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Kentucky get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Kentucky?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon | 17 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
| Clark | 17 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
| Fayette | 17 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
| Garrard | 17 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
| Harrison | 17 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
| Jessamine | 17 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
| Madison | 17 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
| Nicholas | 17 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
| Scott | 17 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
| Woodford | 17 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
| Anderson | 16 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
| Boyle | 16 | 6 | September 27, 2024 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Kentucky.