Tornado History

Bourbon Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Bourbon, Kentucky. The records below identify 4 tornadoes from 1997 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of EF1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $430K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$430K
Avg Length4.0 mi
Avg Width84 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Bourbon, Kentucky

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Bourbon, Kentucky with 0 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 7.86 miles in Bourbon, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 125.0 yards in Bourbon, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 16, 1997

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Bourbon, Kentucky, June 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.

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Summary: 1997 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2014 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 October 7, 20142014EF1 December 21, 20132013EF1 April 2, 20242024F0 June 16, 19971997© 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
October 7, 2014EF1Bourbon, Kentucky1.7 mi60 yd01$250K
December 21, 2013EF1Bourbon, Kentucky5.74 mi125 yd00$150K
April 2, 2024EF1Bourbon, Kentucky7.86 mi100 yd00N/A
June 16, 1997F0Bourbon, Kentucky0.5 mi50 yd00$30K
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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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