Tornado History

McCracken Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on McCracken, Kentucky. The records below identify 28 tornadoes from 1958 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.7M, with 0 deaths and 13 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes28
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries13
Property Damage$4.7M
Avg Length3.7 mi
Avg Width108 yd

Key Tornado Facts for McCracken, Kentucky

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in McCracken, Kentucky with 0 deaths
2013 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 15.98 miles in McCracken, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in McCracken, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Oct 31, 2013

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In McCracken, Kentucky, May 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.

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Summary: 2013 was the most active year with 5 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.

$1.8M$180K$18K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2019 with at least $1.8M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 March 14, 20192019EF2 March 3, 20232023EF2 November 17, 20132013EF2 February 29, 20122012F2 June 6, 19661966F2 December 15, 19711971F2 April 19, 19731973F1 January 22, 19991999EF1 June 23, 20192019EF1 October 31, 20132013EF1 February 24, 20182018F1 January 18, 19961996EF1 April 2, 20242024EF1 June 2, 20142014EF1 July 6, 2016EF1 October 31, 2013F1 April 19, 1963EF1 October 31, 2013F1 May 2, 1958F1 July 10, 1967F1 May 6, 2003EF1 January 12, 2023EF0 April 4, 2011F0 May 30, 2004EF0 October 31, 2013F0 May 6, 2003F0 November 15, 2005EFU May 8, 2024© 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 14, 2019EF2McCracken, Kentucky11.17 mi300 yd01$1.3M
March 3, 2023EF2McCracken, Kentucky1.49 mi175 yd00$1.3M
November 17, 2013EF2McCracken, Kentucky13.42 mi200 yd01$350K
February 29, 2012EF2McCracken, Kentucky6.11 mi150 yd05$150K
June 6, 1966F2McCracken, Kentucky7.4 mi67 yd02$25K
December 15, 1971F2McCracken, Kentucky3.6 mi10 yd00$25K
April 19, 1973F2McCracken, Kentucky9.1 mi33 yd00$25K
January 22, 1999F1McCracken, Kentucky1.3 mi100 yd02$500K
June 23, 2019EF1McCracken, Kentucky15.98 mi150 yd00$500K
October 31, 2013EF1McCracken, Kentucky2.15 mi225 yd00$100K
February 24, 2018EF1McCracken, Kentucky1.93 mi100 yd00$85K
January 18, 1996F1McCracken, Kentucky1 mi50 yd02$75K
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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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