Tornado History
Caldwell Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Caldwell, Kentucky. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1958 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.4M, with 5 deaths and 23 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Caldwell, Kentucky
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF4 in Caldwell, Kentucky with 4 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 16.17 miles in Caldwell, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 2,480.0 yards in Caldwell, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Oct 18, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Caldwell, Kentucky, April is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2007 was the most active year with 2 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 2024 with at least $500K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2021 | EF4 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 16.17 mi | 2480 yd | 4 | 11 | N/A |
| April 4, 1968 | F4 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 9.7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 5 | N/A |
| April 24, 1970 | F3 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 6.8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 3 | N/A |
| May 26, 2024 | EF2 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 15.43 mi | 700 yd | 1 | 4 | $500K |
| October 18, 2007 | EF2 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 8.83 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 24, 1958 | F2 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 17, 2013 | EF1 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 3.16 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| April 25, 2011 | EF1 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 8.36 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| January 11, 2020 | EF1 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 7.18 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 18, 2023 | EF1 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 0.45 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| October 15, 2004 | F1 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| October 18, 2007 | EF1 | Caldwell, Kentucky | 5.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.