Hardin County, Kentucky tornadoes

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30confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1964). Most recent: March 30, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 4 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

Total301950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMarch7 of 30
StrongestF4Apr 3, 1974
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries96whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 3Feb: 3Mar: 7Apr: 4May: 7Jun: 1Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 7 of 30 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 0: 23 AM: 2: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 29 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 03 PM: 3: 1: 16 PM: 4: 2: 49 PM: 2: 2: 312 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 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: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 02010: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 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: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
3
EF1
15
EF2
11
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

F4, April 3, 1974

3 deaths, 81 injuries Strongest

F4, April 3, 1974

37.9 mile path Longest path

37.9 miles, F4

April 3, 1974, whole path Widest

500 yards, EF1

March 30, 2025
Every tornado

All 30 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 30, 2025EF17.18 mi50 yd00
Mar 30, 2025EF130.28 mi500 yd01
Jun 25, 2023EF21.17 mi300 yd00
Mar 18, 2022EF01.76 mi80 yd00
Mar 18, 2022EF14.09 mi100 yd00
Dec 11, 2021EF11.9 mi50 yd00
Oct 31, 2018EF12.5 mi80 yd00
Jul 10, 2015EF02.51 mi100 yd00
Feb 29, 2012EF25 mi250 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF10.72 mi125 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF23.01 mi440 yd00
May 21, 2010EF11.75 mi75 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF21.02 mi300 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF27.1 mi400 yd00
May 2, 2006F00.7 mi50 yd00
Jan 2, 2006F28.4 mi150 yd00
May 11, 2003F26.5 mi120 yd05
Apr 28, 2002F12 mi60 yd00
Mar 28, 1997F17 mi100 yd00
May 18, 1995F20.5 mi200 yd00
May 13, 1995F10.5 mi200 yd00
May 13, 1995F10.5 mi200 yd00
May 13, 1995F215 mi200 yd00
Jul 11, 1986F10.2 mi50 yd01
Mar 12, 1986F10.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 21, 20261 SSW West PointNot yet rated
Apr 28, 20266 NE TonnievilleNot yet rated
Mar 15, 20261 SW Fort KnoxNot yet rated
Mar 15, 20264 SSE HudsonNot 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.