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Tornado History

Caldwell Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Caldwell, Kentucky. The records below identify 15 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 20 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes15
Total Deaths5
Total Injuries20
Property Damage$1.4M
Avg Length5.5 mi
Avg Width321 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Caldwell, Kentucky

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 4 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.

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Summary: In Caldwell, Kentucky, April is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

20

Summary: 2007 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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F4
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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 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.

$500K$50K$5K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2024 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F4 April 4, 19681968EF4 December 10, 20212021EF2 May 26, 20242024EF2 October 18, 20072007F2 April 24, 19581958EF1 November 17, 20132013EF1 April 25, 20112011EF1 January 11, 20202020EF1 July 18, 20232023F1 October 15, 20042004EF1 October 18, 20072007EF0 January 11, 20202020EF0 February 20, 20142014F0 November 15, 20052005EF0 April 26, 2011© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
December 10, 2021EF4Caldwell, Kentucky16.17 mi2480 yd411N/A
April 4, 1968F4Caldwell, Kentucky9.7 mi33 yd05N/A
May 26, 2024EF2Caldwell, Kentucky15.43 mi700 yd14$500K
October 18, 2007EF2Caldwell, Kentucky8.83 mi300 yd00$250K
April 24, 1958F2Caldwell, Kentucky0.5 mi33 yd00$25K
November 17, 2013EF1Caldwell, Kentucky3.16 mi200 yd00$200K
April 25, 2011EF1Caldwell, Kentucky8.36 mi100 yd00$100K
January 11, 2020EF1Caldwell, Kentucky7.18 mi250 yd00$100K
July 18, 2023EF1Caldwell, Kentucky0.45 mi125 yd00$75K
October 15, 2004F1Caldwell, Kentucky0.3 mi100 yd00$50K
October 18, 2007EF1Caldwell, Kentucky5.2 mi100 yd00$25K
January 11, 2020EF0Caldwell, Kentucky4.41 mi175 yd00$50K

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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.