Tornado History
Webster Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Webster, Kentucky. The records below identify 22 tornadoes from 1956 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $25.0M, with 1 deaths and 39 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Webster, Kentucky
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Webster, Kentucky with 1 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 23.4 miles in Webster, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Webster, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 4, 2003
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Webster, Kentucky, April 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: 2003 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 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2002 | F3 | Webster, Kentucky | 9 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 26 | $15.0M |
| January 3, 2000 | F3 | Webster, Kentucky | 9 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.4M |
| April 3, 1956 | F3 | Webster, Kentucky | 11.2 mi | 223 yd | 1 | 2 | $25K |
| April 3, 1989 | F2 | Webster, Kentucky | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| October 18, 2007 | EF2 | Webster, Kentucky | 10.19 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 5 | $2.5M |
| May 4, 2003 | F2 | Webster, Kentucky | 1.5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.0M |
| April 22, 2011 | EF2 | Webster, Kentucky | 6.78 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 | $500K |
| May 6, 1967 | F2 | Webster, Kentucky | 8.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| November 6, 2005 | F2 | Webster, Kentucky | 5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| April 11, 1979 | F2 | Webster, Kentucky | 23.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 4, 2003 | F1 | Webster, Kentucky | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| May 30, 2004 | F1 | Webster, Kentucky | 2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
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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.