Tornado History

Hardin Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hardin, Kentucky. The records below identify 31 tornadoes from 1964 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $10.1M, with 2 deaths and 71 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes31
Total Deaths2
Total Injuries71
Property Damage$10.1M
Avg Length3.2 mi
Avg Width122 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Hardin, Kentucky

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

Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (1.2/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Hardin, Kentucky with 2 deaths
2026 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 9.9 miles in Hardin, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Hardin, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Mar 30, 2025

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Hardin, Kentucky, March is the most active month with 11 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2026 was the most active year with 4 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 9 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.

$3.1M$315K$32K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $3.1M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F4 April 3, 19741974EF2 February 6, 20082008F2 January 2, 20062006F2 May 11, 20032003F2 March 29, 19741974F2 October 1, 19771977EF2 February 29, 20122012EF2 February 6, 20082008EF2 June 25, 20232023F1 March 28, 19971997EF1 October 31, 20182018F1 March 12, 19861986F1 April 28, 20022002F1 January 24, 19641964F1 January 24, 1964F1 July 11, 1986EF1 April 26, 2011EF1 December 11, 2021EF1 March 18, 2022EF1 March 30, 2025EF1 March 30, 2025EF1 March 15, 2026EF1 March 15, 2026EF1 March 15, 2026EF0 July 10, 2015EF0 May 21, 2010F0 May 2, 2006EF0 April 26, 2011EF0 March 18, 2022EF0 March 30, 2025EF0 April 28, 2026© 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, 1974F4Hardin, Kentucky9.9 mi400 yd257$250K
February 6, 2008EF2Hardin, Kentucky7.1 mi400 yd00$3.0M
January 2, 2006F2Hardin, Kentucky8.4 mi150 yd00$2.0M
May 11, 2003F2Hardin, Kentucky6.5 mi120 yd05$1.0M
March 29, 1974F2Hardin, Kentucky1 mi100 yd08$250K
October 1, 1977F2Hardin, Kentucky2 mi33 yd00$250K
February 29, 2012EF2Hardin, Kentucky5 mi250 yd00$200K
February 6, 2008EF2Hardin, Kentucky1.02 mi300 yd00$150K
June 25, 2023EF2Hardin, Kentucky1.17 mi300 yd00N/A
March 28, 1997F1Hardin, Kentucky7 mi100 yd00$2.0M
October 31, 2018EF1Hardin, Kentucky2.5 mi80 yd00$500K
March 12, 1986F1Hardin, Kentucky0.1 mi10 yd00$250K
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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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