Allen County, Kentucky tornadoes

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9 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1989). Most recent: March 3, 2020, EF2. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

At a glance

Total91950 to 2025
Per year0.1average since 1950
Peak monthJune2 of 9
StrongestEF3Feb 6, 2008
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries20whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Allen County.

When tornadoes hit here

By month

20 Jan: 1Feb: 1Mar: 1Apr: 1May: 1Jun: 2Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 2 of 9 tornadoes.

By time of day

10 12 AM: 1: 1: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 13 PM: 1: 0: 06 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22020: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF1
5
EF2
2
EF3
2

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

EF3, February 6, 2008

4 deaths, 11 injuries Strongest

EF3, February 6, 2008

9.44 mile path Longest path

48 miles, F3

April 16, 1998, whole path Widest

440 yards, EF3

February 6, 2008

All 9 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 3, 2020EF22.7 mi250 yd00
Jun 21, 2019EF13.3 mi150 yd00
Jun 21, 2019EF14.6 mi125 yd00
Jan 17, 2012EF25.26 mi150 yd00
Jul 30, 2009EF11.4 mi200 yd00
Feb 6, 2008EF39.44 mi440 yd411
Nov 10, 2002F11.5 mi25 yd00
Apr 16, 1998F348 mi100 yd29
May 26, 1989F110 mi40 yd00

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.