Tornado History
Grayson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Grayson, Kentucky. The records below identify 20 tornadoes from 1959 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $55.9M, with 3 deaths and 23 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Grayson, Kentucky
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Grayson, Kentucky with 3 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 14 miles in Grayson, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Grayson, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Mar 15, 2026
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Grayson, Kentucky, April is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 4 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 2000 with at least $50.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1974 | F4 | Grayson, Kentucky | 14 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 | $250 |
| May 23, 2000 | F3 | Grayson, Kentucky | 6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 16 | $50.0M |
| May 7, 1961 | F3 | Grayson, Kentucky | 8.2 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| January 21, 1959 | F3 | Grayson, Kentucky | 6.6 mi | 33 yd | 3 | 0 | $250K |
| April 21, 1972 | F3 | Grayson, Kentucky | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| March 29, 1989 | F2 | Grayson, Kentucky | 7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| February 29, 2012 | EF2 | Grayson, Kentucky | 2.05 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $50K |
| April 26, 2011 | EF2 | Grayson, Kentucky | 2.64 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 3, 2018 | EF1 | Grayson, Kentucky | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| January 24, 1964 | F1 | Grayson, Kentucky | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 4, 2011 | EF1 | Grayson, Kentucky | 3.41 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 4, 2011 | EF1 | Grayson, Kentucky | 1.01 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.