Tornado History
Trigg Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Trigg, Kentucky. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1968 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.4M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Trigg, Kentucky
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (1.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Trigg, Kentucky with 0 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 22.3 miles in Trigg, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Trigg, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Oct 18, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Trigg, Kentucky, May 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: 2007 was the most active year with 3 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 1978 with at least $5.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 1968 | F4 | Trigg, Kentucky | 22.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 12, 1978 | F3 | Trigg, Kentucky | 3 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 12, 1978 | F2 | Trigg, Kentucky | 15.8 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 18, 1995 | F2 | Trigg, Kentucky | 4 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 18, 2007 | EF2 | Trigg, Kentucky | 9.28 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| February 28, 2017 | EF1 | Trigg, Kentucky | 8.58 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| October 18, 2007 | EF1 | Trigg, Kentucky | 3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| June 21, 2019 | EF1 | Trigg, Kentucky | 4.35 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| January 11, 2020 | EF1 | Trigg, Kentucky | 4.48 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $80K |
| February 5, 2008 | EF1 | Trigg, Kentucky | 5.56 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
| December 31, 2018 | EF1 | Trigg, Kentucky | 0.76 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $55K |
| April 15, 2011 | EF1 | Trigg, Kentucky | 2.5 mi | 125 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.