Tornado History

Larue Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Larue, Kentucky. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1952 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.7M, with 0 deaths and 19 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes15
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries19
Property Damage$4.7M
Avg Length3.2 mi
Avg Width204 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Larue, Kentucky

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Larue, Kentucky with 0 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 6.65 miles in Larue, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Larue, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 28, 1997

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Larue, Kentucky, March 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: 1997 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF2 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.

$3.1M$310K$31K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1997 with at least $3.1M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 March 28, 19971997F3 March 22, 19521952EF2 June 26, 20132013EF2 February 29, 20122012F2 March 28, 19971997EF2 February 29, 20122012F1 January 2, 20062006EF1 June 23, 20172017F1 April 14, 19721972EF1 March 25, 20212021EF1 April 13, 20222022F0 June 11, 19851985EF0 April 13, 20222022EF0 December 18, 20252025EF0 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
March 28, 1997F3Larue, Kentucky2 mi1200 yd01$3.0M
March 22, 1952F3Larue, Kentucky2.7 mi33 yd018$250K
June 26, 2013EF2Larue, Kentucky6.65 mi300 yd00$500K
February 29, 2012EF2Larue, Kentucky2.46 mi200 yd00$200K
March 28, 1997F2Larue, Kentucky5 mi300 yd00$100K
February 29, 2012EF2Larue, Kentucky0.89 mi100 yd00$20K
January 2, 2006F1Larue, Kentucky6.4 mi175 yd00$500K
June 23, 2017EF1Larue, Kentucky5.1 mi75 yd00$100K
April 14, 1972F1Larue, Kentucky2 mi100 yd00$25K
March 25, 2021EF1Larue, Kentucky4.7 mi75 yd00N/A
April 13, 2022EF1Larue, Kentucky2.6 mi200 yd00N/A
June 11, 1985F0Larue, Kentucky0.5 mi30 yd00$25K
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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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