Graves County, Kentucky tornadoes

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42confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: April 2, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total421950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthApril14 of 42
StrongestEF4Dec 10, 2021
Deaths58whole paths, see note
Injuries548whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

140 Jan: 1Feb: 4Mar: 2Apr: 14May: 9Jun: 1Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 2Nov: 1Dec: 5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 14 of 42 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 2: 0: 23 AM: 3: 0: 36 AM: 0: 1: 19 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 2: 3: 13 PM: 2: 1: 16 PM: 5: 5: 29 PM: 0: 6: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 10:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 12010: 1: 2: 1: 3: 0: 1: 1: 3: 3: 12020: 2: 5: 1: 1: 1: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
11
EF1
23
EF2
4
EF3
2
EF4
1
Unknown
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

EF4, December 10, 2021

57 deaths, 515 injuries Strongest

EF4, December 10, 2021

168.53 mile path Longest path

168.53 miles, EF4

December 10, 2021, whole path Widest

2,600 yards, EF4

December 10, 2021
Every tornado

All 42 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF117.07 mi200 yd00
May 26, 2024EF14.68 mi50 yd00
Jul 1, 2023EF127.42 mi100 yd00
Apr 13, 2022EF13.06 mi100 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EF4168.53 mi2,600 yd57515
Dec 6, 2021EF19.57 mi500 yd00
Dec 6, 2021EF05.92 mi100 yd00
May 4, 2021EF10.54 mi100 yd00
May 4, 2021EF14.67 mi125 yd00
Oct 23, 2020EFU0.35 mi30 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF11.98 mi230 yd00
Mar 14, 2019EF00.68 mi75 yd00
Apr 3, 2018EF10.82 mi75 yd00
Feb 24, 2018EF11.17 mi100 yd00
Feb 24, 2018EF18.29 mi125 yd00
Apr 26, 2017EF112.34 mi150 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF21.55 mi200 yd00
Feb 28, 2017EF08.8 mi30 yd00
May 10, 2016EF319.03 mi450 yd010
Jun 19, 2015EF01.79 mi150 yd00
Apr 18, 2013EF03.6 mi150 yd00
Apr 18, 2013EF03.17 mi100 yd00
Apr 18, 2013EF00.33 mi100 yd00
Oct 14, 2012EF12.28 mi150 yd01
Apr 25, 2011EF115.39 mi225 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 19, 20262 S FolsomdaleNot yet rated
Aug 19, 2026LowesNot yet rated
Mar 7, 20261 NNW SymsoniaNot 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.