Calloway County, Kentucky tornadoes

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45confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1963). Most recent: April 3, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total451950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay11 of 45
StrongestF4Mar 4, 1964
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries124whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 2Feb: 6Mar: 4Apr: 8May: 11Jun: 1Jul: 4Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 3Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 11 of 45 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 2: 0: 16 AM: 2: 2: 09 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 0: 3: 13 PM: 1: 0: 76 PM: 4: 6: 29 PM: 4: 3: 412 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 21980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 4: 1: 0: 2: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 32010: 1: 3: 1: 2: 0: 0: 2: 2: 2: 02020: 0: 2: 0: 1: 2: 219501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
19
EF1
19
EF2
3
EF3
2
EF4
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, March 4, 1964

3 deaths, 24 injuries Strongest

F4, March 4, 1964

18.5 mile path Longest path

122.62 miles, EF3

December 10, 2021, whole path Widest

2,000 yards, EF3

December 10, 2021
Every tornado

All 45 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 3, 2025EF08.92 mi100 yd00
Apr 2, 2025EF117.07 mi200 yd00
May 26, 2024EF13.99 mi150 yd00
May 26, 2024EF122.01 mi100 yd00
Apr 5, 2023EF05.4 mi50 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EF3122.62 mi2,000 yd038
Dec 6, 2021EF19.57 mi500 yd00
Feb 24, 2018EF11.41 mi100 yd00
Feb 24, 2018EF18.29 mi125 yd00
Mar 9, 2017EF15.61 mi150 yd00
Feb 28, 2017EF08.8 mi30 yd00
Jul 3, 2016EF00.37 mi100 yd00
Mar 12, 2016EF00.32 mi50 yd00
Dec 21, 2013EF00.33 mi50 yd00
Jan 29, 2013EF02.12 mi100 yd00
Jan 22, 2012EF15.64 mi100 yd00
May 25, 2011EF00.39 mi50 yd00
May 25, 2011EF00.27 mi80 yd00
Apr 25, 2011EF00.76 mi175 yd00
May 1, 2010EF06.04 mi75 yd00
Jul 4, 2009EF00.98 mi50 yd00
Apr 30, 2009EF00.73 mi40 yd00
Apr 10, 2009EF00.26 mi75 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF11.43 mi150 yd00
Oct 18, 2007EF17.23 mi180 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 7, 20263 NE Lynn GroveNot yet rated
Mar 7, 20263 NE Lynn GroveNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.