Tornado History

Kent Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Kent, Delaware. The records below identify 23 tornadoes from 1964 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.0M, with 2 deaths and 58 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes23
Total Deaths2
Total Injuries58
Property Damage$5.0M
Avg Length2.5 mi
Avg Width85 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Kent, Delaware

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Kent, Delaware with 2 deaths
2020 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 14.89 miles in Kent, Delaware
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Kent, Delaware
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Aug 4, 2020

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Kent, Delaware, July is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2020 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 7 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1988 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 January 27, 19671967F2 June 9, 19771977F2 July 21, 19831983F2 July 31, 19921992EF2 August 4, 20202020F1 June 7, 19881988F1 July 27, 19941994F1 April 3, 19751975EF1 May 22, 20142014F1 April 1, 19931993F1 March 13, 19771977F1 July 31, 19921992F1 March 26, 19641964EF1 August 4, 20202020EF1 August 4, 2020EF1 July 1, 2021EF1 March 16, 2026F0 July 8, 1991F0 July 27, 1994EF0 September 3, 2012F0 April 1, 1993F0 August 4, 1975F0 July 12, 2004© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
July 21, 1983F2Kent, Delaware1 mi20 yd29$250K
January 27, 1967F2Kent, Delaware0.5 mi50 yd07$250K
June 9, 1977F2Kent, Delaware0.2 mi40 yd01$250K
July 31, 1992F2Kent, Delaware4 mi20 yd00$250K
August 4, 2020EF2Kent, Delaware14.89 mi500 yd00N/A
June 7, 1988F1Kent, Delaware10 mi100 yd030$2.5M
July 27, 1994F1Kent, Delaware1.5 mi100 yd00$400K
April 3, 1975F1Kent, Delaware0 mi33 yd03$250K
May 22, 2014EF1Kent, Delaware0.35 mi50 yd02$150K
April 1, 1993F1Kent, Delaware0.2 mi10 yd00$50K
March 13, 1977F1Kent, Delaware1 mi30 yd00$25K
July 31, 1992F1Kent, Delaware1 mi10 yd00$25K
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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