Tornado History

Chapman Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Chapman, Kentucky as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 2012 through 2024. The strongest matching rating is EF3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is April 2, 2024, and minimum reported property damage totals $645K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries2
Property Damage$645K
Avg Length7.0 mi
Avg Width144 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Chapman, Kentucky

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in Chapman, Kentucky with 0 deaths
2012 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 10.31 miles in Chapman, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Chapman, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Mar 2, 2012

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Chapman, Kentucky, March is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2012 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

EF1
EF2
EF3

Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 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.

$500K$50K$5K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2013 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF3 November 17, 20132013EF2 March 2, 20122012EF1 April 2, 20242024EF1 March 14, 20192019© 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
November 17, 2013EF3Union, Kentucky10.31 mi200 yd00$500K
March 2, 2012EF2Union, Kentucky6.56 mi200 yd01N/A
April 2, 2024EF1Union, Kentucky1.24 mi50 yd00$85K
March 14, 2019EF1Union, Kentucky9.86 mi125 yd01$60K
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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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