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.
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Key Tornado Statistics
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.
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.
Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 6 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 2025 with at least $15.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | EF3 | Union, Kentucky | 9.88 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 4 | $15.0M |
| June 28, 1960 | F3 | Union, Kentucky | 7.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 12 | $2.5M |
| November 17, 2013 | EF3 | Union, Kentucky | 10.31 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| March 28, 2009 | EF3 | Union, Kentucky | 3.03 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| April 2, 2024 | EF2 | Union, Kentucky | 6.84 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 22, 2011 | EF2 | Union, Kentucky | 4.15 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| April 19, 1973 | F2 | Union, Kentucky | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 2, 2012 | EF2 | Union, Kentucky | 6.56 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| May 6, 2003 | F1 | Union, Kentucky | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| February 27, 1999 | F1 | Union, Kentucky | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $200K |
| April 2, 2024 | EF1 | Union, Kentucky | 0.72 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $130K |
| March 3, 2023 | EF1 | Union, Kentucky | 6.73 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $115K |
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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.