Tornado History
Graves Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Graves, Kentucky. The records below identify 38 tornadoes from 1967 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of EF4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $7.1M, with 24 deaths and 222 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Graves, Kentucky
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (1.8/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF4 in Graves, Kentucky with 24 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (16 events)
Longest tornado: 21.09 miles in Graves, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 2,300.0 yards in Graves, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 6, 2003
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Graves, Kentucky, April is the most active month with 12 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2021 was the most active year with 5 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 2016 with at least $3.5M 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 | Graves, Kentucky | 21.09 mi | 2300 yd | 24 | 210 | N/A |
| May 10, 2016 | EF3 | Graves, Kentucky | 15.35 mi | 450 yd | 0 | 10 | $3.5M |
| March 1, 2017 | EF2 | Graves, Kentucky | 1.55 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $170K |
| December 15, 1971 | F2 | Graves, Kentucky | 10.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| January 11, 2020 | EF1 | Graves, Kentucky | 1.98 mi | 230 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| October 14, 2012 | EF1 | Graves, Kentucky | 2.28 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 | $350K |
| April 13, 1998 | F1 | Graves, Kentucky | 7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| May 4, 2021 | EF1 | Graves, Kentucky | 4.67 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $165K |
| April 25, 2011 | EF1 | Graves, Kentucky | 5.14 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| February 24, 2018 | EF1 | Graves, Kentucky | 2.22 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| April 13, 2022 | EF1 | Graves, Kentucky | 3.06 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
| November 15, 2005 | F1 | Graves, Kentucky | 9 mi | 275 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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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.