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Tornado History

Crittenden Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Crittenden, Kentucky. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1979 through 2006, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.8M, with 0 deaths and 9 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes11
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries9
Property Damage$5.8M
Avg Length5.9 mi
Avg Width137 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Crittenden, Kentucky

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Crittenden, Kentucky with 0 deaths
2002 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 24.4 miles in Crittenden, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Crittenden, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 28, 2002

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Crittenden, 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.

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Summary: 2002 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 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.

$5.0M$500K$50K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2000 with at least $5.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 January 3, 20002000F3 November 6, 20052005F2 May 13, 19951995F2 April 28, 20022002F2 April 11, 19791979F2 May 4, 20032003F1 September 22, 20062006F1 April 28, 20022002F1 April 28, 20022002F1 May 4, 20032003F1 May 4, 20032003© 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
January 3, 2000F3Crittenden, Kentucky15 mi440 yd03$5.0M
November 6, 2005F3Crittenden, Kentucky6.2 mi150 yd05$300K
May 13, 1995F2Crittenden, Kentucky3 mi75 yd00$250K
April 28, 2002F2Crittenden, Kentucky1 mi100 yd00$100K
April 11, 1979F2Crittenden, Kentucky24.4 mi200 yd00N/A
May 4, 2003F2Crittenden, Kentucky0.2 mi25 yd01N/A
September 22, 2006F1Crittenden, Kentucky5 mi150 yd00$100K
April 28, 2002F1Crittenden, Kentucky2 mi100 yd00$20K
April 28, 2002F1Crittenden, Kentucky1 mi200 yd00$3K
May 4, 2003F1Crittenden, Kentucky5.5 mi30 yd00N/A
May 4, 2003F1Crittenden, Kentucky2 mi40 yd00N/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.