Tornado History
Marshall Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Marshall, Kentucky. The records below identify 25 tornadoes from 1951 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $10.6M, with 8 deaths and 106 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Marshall, Kentucky
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Marshall, Kentucky with 3 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 19.5 miles in Marshall, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 2,450.0 yards in Marshall, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 6, 2003
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Marshall, 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: 2003 was the most active year with 5 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 $8.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 1964 | F4 | Marshall, Kentucky | 13.6 mi | 250 yd | 3 | 16 | $250K |
| December 10, 2021 | EF4 | Marshall, Kentucky | 18.08 mi | 2450 yd | 2 | 54 | N/A |
| April 4, 1968 | F4 | Marshall, Kentucky | 5.1 mi | 100 yd | 1 | 5 | N/A |
| November 15, 2005 | F3 | Marshall, Kentucky | 19.5 mi | 500 yd | 1 | 20 | $8.0M |
| November 13, 1951 | F3 | Marshall, Kentucky | 2 mi | 33 yd | 1 | 11 | $250K |
| April 24, 1970 | F3 | Marshall, Kentucky | 1.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 23, 2019 | EF1 | Marshall, Kentucky | 0.23 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| June 21, 2019 | EF1 | Marshall, Kentucky | 0.76 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| October 2, 2014 | EF1 | Marshall, Kentucky | 0.38 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| May 10, 2016 | EF1 | Marshall, Kentucky | 3.68 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| June 11, 2003 | F1 | Marshall, Kentucky | 0.2 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
| April 25, 2003 | F1 | Marshall, Kentucky | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
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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.