Tornado History

Lewis Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lewis, Kentucky. The records below identify 5 tornadoes from 1965 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $790K, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes5
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries5
Property Damage$790K
Avg Length3.4 mi
Avg Width36 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Lewis, 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 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Lewis, Kentucky with 0 deaths
1965 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 9.6 miles in Lewis, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 50.0 yards in Lewis, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Nov 26, 1965

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Lewis, Kentucky, June is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1965 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1965 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 June 16, 19821982F1 November 26, 19651965F1 April 27, 19711971EF1 June 16, 20092009EF0 June 11, 20212021© 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 16, 1982F2Lewis, Kentucky7 mi30 yd03$250K
November 26, 1965F1Lewis, Kentucky9.6 mi33 yd02$250K
April 27, 1971F1Lewis, Kentucky0.1 mi17 yd00$250K
June 16, 2009EF1Lewis, Kentucky0.2 mi50 yd00$20K
June 11, 2021EF0Lewis, Kentucky0.16 mi50 yd00$20K
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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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