Tornado History

Casey Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Casey, Kentucky. The records below identify 7 tornadoes from 1974 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.8M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$2.8M
Avg Length4.5 mi
Avg Width103 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Casey, Kentucky

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Casey, Kentucky with 0 deaths
1974 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 13.42 miles in Casey, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 220.0 yards in Casey, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 3, 1974

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Casey, Kentucky, April is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1974 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 2 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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

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

F3 April 3, 19741974EF2 February 29, 20122012EF2 October 9, 20092009F1 March 28, 19971997EF1 April 3, 20072007EF1 July 2, 20232023F0 November 10, 20022002© 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
April 3, 1974F3Casey, Kentucky5.2 mi33 yd00$2.5M
February 29, 2012EF2Casey, Kentucky1.38 mi150 yd00$10K
October 9, 2009EF2Casey, Kentucky1.3 mi220 yd00N/A
March 28, 1997F1Casey, Kentucky10 mi50 yd00$200K
April 3, 2007EF1Casey, Kentucky13.42 mi200 yd00$50K
July 2, 2023EF1Casey, Kentucky0.12 mi40 yd00N/A
November 10, 2002F0Casey, Kentucky0.1 mi25 yd00N/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.

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