Edmonson County, Kentucky tornadoes

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10confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1963). Most recent: December 11, 2021, EF2. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total101950 to 2025
Per year0.1average since 1950
Peak monthApril5 of 10
StrongestF4Apr 23, 1968
Deaths22whole paths, see note
Injuries427whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 5May: 0Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 5 of 10 tornadoes.

By time of day

20 12 AM: 0: 2: 03 AM: 2: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 1: 0: 03 PM: 0: 1: 06 PM: 0: 0: 29 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 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: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 02020: 0: 2: 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

EF0
2
EF1
3
EF2
3
EF3
1
EF4
1

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

EF3, December 11, 2021

16 deaths, 63 injuries Strongest

F4, April 23, 1968

78.7 mile path Longest path

78.7 miles, F4

April 23, 1968, whole path Widest

900 yards, EF2

December 11, 2021
Every tornado

All 10 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 11, 2021EF216.98 mi900 yd00
Dec 11, 2021EF329.26 mi440 yd1663
Nov 5, 2018EF00.3 mi65 yd00
Jun 25, 2018EF01.6 mi50 yd00
Apr 25, 2015EF20.17 mi220 yd00
Jan 30, 2013EF12.77 mi100 yd00
Apr 24, 2010EF11.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 28, 2002F13 mi100 yd00
Apr 23, 1968F478.7 mi550 yd6364
Apr 29, 1963F20.1 mi10 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 13, 2026.