Tornado History

Estill Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Estill, Kentucky. The records below identify 8 tornadoes from 1961 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.9M, with 0 deaths and 38 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes8
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries38
Property Damage$2.9M
Avg Length1.8 mi
Avg Width89 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Estill, Kentucky

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Estill, Kentucky with 0 deaths
2009 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 5 miles in Estill, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Estill, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Oct 9, 2009

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Estill, Kentucky, June 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: 2009 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: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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 1961 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 June 9, 19611961F2 August 3, 19771977F1 April 20, 19961996EF1 October 9, 20092009EF1 January 1, 20222022EF1 October 9, 20092009EF0 May 8, 20092009F0 June 1, 20042004© 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
June 9, 1961F3Estill, Kentucky1.3 mi150 yd038$2.5M
August 3, 1977F2Estill, Kentucky2.3 mi30 yd00$25K
April 20, 1996F1Estill, Kentucky5 mi100 yd00$200K
October 9, 2009EF1Estill, Kentucky3.75 mi200 yd00$100K
January 1, 2022EF1Estill, Kentucky1.1 mi140 yd00$40K
October 9, 2009EF1Estill, Kentucky0.25 mi20 yd00N/A
May 8, 2009EF0Estill, Kentucky0.25 mi50 yd00$15K
June 1, 2004F0Estill, 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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