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Tornado History

Union Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Union, Kentucky. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1956 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $20.2M, with 0 deaths and 22 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes29
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries22
Property Damage$20.2M
Avg Length3.9 mi
Avg Width109 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Union, Kentucky

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (1.2/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Union, Kentucky with 0 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 10.31 miles in Union, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Union, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Mar 3, 2023

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Union, Kentucky, March is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 6 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 11 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.

$15.0M$1.5M$150K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2025 with at least $15.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF3 May 16, 20252025F3 June 28, 19601960EF3 November 17, 20132013EF3 March 28, 20092009EF2 April 2, 20242024EF2 April 22, 20112011F2 April 19, 19731973EF2 March 2, 20122012F1 May 6, 20032003F1 February 27, 19991999EF1 April 2, 20242024EF1 March 3, 20232023EF1 April 2, 20242024EF1 March 28, 20092009EF1 March 14, 2019EF1 March 3, 2023F1 February 10, 1959F1 June 2, 1973EF1 May 10, 2016EF1 June 4, 2014EF1 July 9, 2024EF1 July 9, 2024EF1 June 4, 2014F0 March 29, 1985F0 March 29, 1985EF0 March 3, 2023F0 April 3, 1956EF0 May 26, 2024F0 May 26, 1962© 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
May 16, 2025EF3Union, Kentucky9.88 mi500 yd04$15.0M
June 28, 1960F3Union, Kentucky7.1 mi33 yd012$2.5M
November 17, 2013EF3Union, Kentucky10.31 mi200 yd00$500K
March 28, 2009EF3Union, Kentucky3.03 mi400 yd00$40K
April 2, 2024EF2Union, Kentucky6.84 mi150 yd00$500K
April 22, 2011EF2Union, Kentucky4.15 mi150 yd00$300K
April 19, 1973F2Union, Kentucky0.5 mi33 yd00$25K
March 2, 2012EF2Union, Kentucky6.56 mi200 yd01N/A
May 6, 2003F1Union, Kentucky4 mi100 yd00$400K
February 27, 1999F1Union, Kentucky3 mi100 yd02$200K
April 2, 2024EF1Union, Kentucky0.72 mi100 yd01$130K
March 3, 2023EF1Union, Kentucky6.73 mi100 yd00$115K

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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.