Tornado History

Butler Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Butler, Kentucky. The records below identify 6 tornadoes from 1974 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $570K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

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6recorded tornadoes

F1 (Moderate damage)highest rating

$570Kminimum property damage

May 26, 2024latest tornado

15.29 milongest listed path

800 ydwidest listed path

Historical Track Sketch

Rating Breakdown

F1 (Moderate damage)1
EF1 (Moderate damage)5

Most Active Years

19741
20111
20131
20171
20181
20241

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	Injuries	Min. property damage
April 3, 1974	F1	Butler, Kentucky	0 mi	33 yd	0	$250K
November 17, 2013	EF1	Butler, Kentucky	5.46 mi	200 yd	1	$250K
March 1, 2017	EF1	Butler, Kentucky	0.78 mi	90 yd	0	$50K
February 24, 2018	EF1	Butler, Kentucky	1.4 mi	100 yd	0	$20K
April 4, 2011	EF1	Butler, Kentucky	3.38 mi	50 yd	0	N/A
May 26, 2024	EF1	Butler, Kentucky	15.29 mi	800 yd	0	N/A

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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.