Tornado History
Muhlenberg Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Muhlenberg, Kentucky. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1950 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of EF4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $31.3M, with 14 deaths and 61 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
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.
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.
Summary: 1961 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 2008 with at least $21.3M 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 | EF4 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 16.77 mi | 2420 yd | 11 | 25 | N/A |
| February 5, 2008 | EF3 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 18.05 mi | 375 yd | 3 | 24 | $21.3M |
| May 7, 1961 | F3 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 5.4 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 7, 1961 | F3 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 6.6 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 27, 1971 | F3 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 3, 1989 | F2 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 3.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| November 20, 1950 | F2 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 15, 1955 | F2 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 9 | $250K |
| January 30, 2013 | EF2 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 5.14 mi | 325 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 13, 1997 | F2 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 6 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 2 | $120K |
| February 29, 2012 | EF2 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 5.46 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $100K |
| May 30, 2004 | F2 | Muhlenberg, Kentucky | 0.5 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.