Tornado History

Wolfe Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Wolfe, Kentucky. The records below identify 4 tornadoes from 2005 through 2012, including a highest listed rating of EF1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $125K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$125K
Avg Length0.4 mi
Avg Width82 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Wolfe, Kentucky

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

Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Wolfe, Kentucky with 0 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 1.06 miles in Wolfe, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Wolfe, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on May 19, 2005

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Wolfe, Kentucky, May is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 2 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 2 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.

$105K$10K$1K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2011 with at least $105K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 February 28, 20112011EF1 March 2, 20122012EF0 April 9, 20112011F0 May 19, 20052005© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
February 28, 2011EF1Wolfe, Kentucky0.25 mi100 yd00$75K
March 2, 2012EF1Wolfe, Kentucky1.06 mi50 yd00N/A
April 9, 2011EF0Wolfe, Kentucky0.25 mi100 yd00$30K
May 19, 2005F0Wolfe, Kentucky0.1 mi80 yd00$20K
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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.

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