Tornado History
Lyon Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lyon, Kentucky. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1970 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.4M, with 1 deaths and 11 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lyon, 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 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Lyon, Kentucky with 1 deaths
2009 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 15.09 miles in Lyon, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 2,100.0 yards in Lyon, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 25, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lyon, Kentucky, April is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2009 was the most active year with 2 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 2005 with at least $500K 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 | EF3 | Lyon, Kentucky | 15.09 mi | 2100 yd | 1 | 5 | N/A |
| April 24, 1970 | F3 | Lyon, Kentucky | 12.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 5 | N/A |
| November 15, 2005 | F2 | Lyon, Kentucky | 14.5 mi | 275 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| May 26, 2024 | EF2 | Lyon, Kentucky | 3.32 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $180K |
| April 25, 2011 | EF1 | Lyon, Kentucky | 3.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| April 25, 2011 | EF1 | Lyon, Kentucky | 7.08 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 16, 2025 | EF1 | Lyon, Kentucky | 0.83 mi | 210 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| April 10, 2009 | EF1 | Lyon, Kentucky | 0.34 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $70K |
| June 16, 2009 | EF1 | Lyon, Kentucky | 0.34 mi | 90 yd | 0 | 0 | $70K |
| June 21, 2019 | EF1 | Lyon, Kentucky | 1.47 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| November 17, 2013 | EF1 | Lyon, Kentucky | 5.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| April 13, 2022 | EF1 | Lyon, Kentucky | 2.83 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.