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Tornado History

Muhlenberg Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Muhlenberg, Kentucky. The records below identify 23 tornadoes from 1950 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of EF4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $31.1M, with 14 deaths and 59 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes23
Total Deaths14
Total Injuries59
Property Damage$31.1M
Avg Length5.0 mi
Avg Width318 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Muhlenberg, Kentucky

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF4 in Muhlenberg, Kentucky with 11 deaths
1961 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 18.05 miles in Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 2,420.0 yards in Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 7, 1961

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Muhlenberg, Kentucky, May is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1961 was the most active year with 2 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 8 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.

$21.3M$2.1M$213K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $21.3M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF4 December 10, 20212021EF3 February 5, 20082008F3 May 7, 19611961F3 May 7, 19611961F2 April 3, 19891989F2 November 20, 19501950F2 March 15, 19551955EF2 January 30, 20132013EF2 February 29, 20122012F2 May 30, 20042004EF1 May 26, 20242024EF1 May 10, 20162016F1 June 10, 19981998EF1 April 4, 20112011EF1 November 17, 2013EF1 November 18, 2017EF1 December 10, 2021F1 April 7, 2006EF1 February 29, 2012EF1 May 26, 2024EF0 August 17, 2014EF0 March 27, 2016EF0 October 26, 2010© 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
December 10, 2021EF4Muhlenberg, Kentucky16.77 mi2420 yd1125N/A
February 5, 2008EF3Muhlenberg, Kentucky18.05 mi375 yd324$21.3M
May 7, 1961F3Muhlenberg, Kentucky5.4 mi880 yd00$2.5M
May 7, 1961F3Muhlenberg, Kentucky6.6 mi880 yd00$2.5M
April 3, 1989F2Muhlenberg, Kentucky3.5 mi100 yd00$2.5M
November 20, 1950F2Muhlenberg, Kentucky0 mi33 yd00$250K
March 15, 1955F2Muhlenberg, Kentucky0 mi33 yd09$250K
January 30, 2013EF2Muhlenberg, Kentucky5.14 mi325 yd00$250K
February 29, 2012EF2Muhlenberg, Kentucky5.46 mi200 yd01$100K
May 30, 2004F2Muhlenberg, Kentucky0.5 mi175 yd00N/A
May 26, 2024EF1Muhlenberg, Kentucky10.11 mi600 yd00$750K
May 10, 2016EF1Muhlenberg, Kentucky3.59 mi100 yd00$125K

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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.