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Tornado History

Woodford Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Woodford, Kentucky. The records below identify 9 tornadoes from 1963 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $306K, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes9
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries3
Property Damage$306K
Avg Length1.7 mi
Avg Width188 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Woodford, Kentucky

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Woodford, Kentucky with 0 deaths
1995 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 3.7 miles in Woodford, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 575.0 yards in Woodford, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 18, 1995

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Woodford, Kentucky, May is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1995 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: F2 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1980 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 April 21, 19631963F2 May 18, 19951995F2 May 18, 19951995F1 July 2, 19801980F1 November 9, 20002000EF1 April 2, 20242024F0 July 13, 19871987F0 June 18, 19921992F0 May 28, 19961996© 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
April 21, 1963F2Woodford, Kentucky2 mi200 yd03$25K
May 18, 1995F2Woodford, Kentucky2.6 mi125 yd00N/A
May 18, 1995F2Woodford, Kentucky3.7 mi350 yd00N/A
July 2, 1980F1Woodford, Kentucky0 mi33 yd00$250K
November 9, 2000F1Woodford, Kentucky0.8 mi75 yd00$3K
April 2, 2024EF1Woodford, Kentucky1.09 mi300 yd00N/A
July 13, 1987F0Woodford, Kentucky0.2 mi10 yd00$25K
June 18, 1992F0Woodford, Kentucky1 mi23 yd00$2K
May 28, 1996F0Woodford, Kentucky2 mi575 yd00N/A

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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.