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Tornado History

Montgomery Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Montgomery, Kentucky. The records below identify 3 tornadoes from 1956 through 1977, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $525K, with 0 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes3
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries8
Property Damage$525K
Avg Length2.6 mi
Avg Width39 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Montgomery, Kentucky

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Montgomery, Kentucky with 0 deaths
1956 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 4.9 miles in Montgomery, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 50.0 yards in Montgomery, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jul 13, 1956

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Montgomery, Kentucky, July is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1956 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 1974 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 April 3, 19741974F1 June 30, 19771977F1 July 13, 19561956© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
April 3, 1974F3Montgomery, Kentucky4.9 mi33 yd02$250K
June 30, 1977F1Montgomery, Kentucky0.2 mi50 yd06$250K
July 13, 1956F1Montgomery, Kentucky0 mi33 yd00$25K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.