Tornado History
Magnolia Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Magnolia, Kentucky as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 1 matching records from 1997 through 1997. The strongest matching rating is F3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is March 28, 1997, and minimum reported property damage totals $3.0M.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Magnolia, Kentucky
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.0 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Magnolia, Kentucky with 0 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 2 miles in Magnolia, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Magnolia, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Mar 28, 1997
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Magnolia, Kentucky, March is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1997 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1997 with at least $3.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 1997 | F3 | Larue, Kentucky | 2 mi | 1200 yd | 0 | 1 | $3.0M |
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.