Tornado History
Ballard Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Ballard, Kentucky. The records below identify 21 tornadoes from 1958 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.6M, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Rating Breakdown
Most Active Years
- 20113
- 20193
- 20233
- 20032
- 20062
- 20132
- 19581
- 19891
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 1958 | F3 | Ballard, Kentucky | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 3 | $25K |
| April 4, 2011 | EF2 | Ballard, Kentucky | 6.42 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 1 | $700K |
| March 14, 2019 | EF2 | Ballard, Kentucky | 3.32 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| February 29, 2012 | EF2 | Ballard, Kentucky | 10.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 6, 2003 | F2 | Ballard, Kentucky | 15 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 22, 1999 | F1 | Ballard, Kentucky | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 6 | $200K |
| April 23, 2011 | EF1 | Ballard, Kentucky | 1.6 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 6, 2016 | EF1 | Ballard, Kentucky | 1.85 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| January 12, 2023 | EF1 | Ballard, Kentucky | 3.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| September 23, 2006 | F1 | Ballard, Kentucky | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| April 4, 2011 | EF1 | Ballard, Kentucky | 3.72 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| May 1, 2019 | EF1 | Ballard, Kentucky | 0.58 mi | 85 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.