Tornado History
Breckinridge Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Breckinridge, Kentucky. The records below identify 22 tornadoes from 1974 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.0M, with 1 deaths and 20 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Breckinridge, Kentucky
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Breckinridge, Kentucky with 1 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 19 miles in Breckinridge, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Breckinridge, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Mar 15, 2026
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Breckinridge, Kentucky, March is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 3 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 1974 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1974 | F5 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 17.1 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 13 | $2.5M |
| April 28, 2002 | F2 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 19 mi | 150 yd | 1 | 7 | $750K |
| October 18, 2007 | EF2 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 3.05 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| March 2, 2012 | EF2 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 10.02 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| June 19, 2011 | EF2 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 1 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| May 10, 2016 | EF1 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 0.4 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 30, 1979 | F1 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 21, 2010 | EF1 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 1.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 10, 2021 | EF1 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 2.14 mi | 1200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| December 10, 2021 | EF1 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 1.51 mi | 1200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 30, 2025 | EF1 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 2.55 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 15, 2026 | EF1 | Breckinridge, Kentucky | 0.13 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.