Hart County, Kentucky tornadoes

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18confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1969). Most recent: February 6, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 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

Total181950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthNovember4 of 18
StrongestF3Mar 28, 1997
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries23whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

November is the peak month, with 4 of 18 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 2: 13 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 0: 4: 03 PM: 1: 0: 06 PM: 3: 0: 19 PM: 0: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 3: 0: 02000: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
10
EF2
3
EF3
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

F3, March 28, 1997

1 deaths, 14 injuries Strongest

F3, March 28, 1997

9 mile path Longest path

23.82 miles, EF2

December 11, 2021, whole path Widest

1,200 yards, F3

March 28, 1997
Every tornado

All 18 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Feb 6, 2025EF12.9 mi100 yd00
Jan 1, 2022EF00.35 mi50 yd00
Dec 11, 2021EF223.82 mi528 yd01
Dec 11, 2021EF216.98 mi900 yd00
Jul 20, 2018EF11.2 mi60 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF110.53 mi150 yd00
Nov 6, 2005F21 mi200 yd00
May 11, 2003F12 mi50 yd00
Nov 9, 2000F12 mi70 yd00
Nov 9, 2000F12 mi70 yd00
May 23, 2000F00.1 mi20 yd00
Mar 28, 1997F00.5 mi50 yd00
Mar 28, 1997F39 mi1,200 yd114
Mar 1, 1997F10.5 mi50 yd00
Nov 7, 1996F09 mi30 yd05
Jun 27, 1973F10.8 mi10 yd02
Jul 28, 1972F10.3 mi20 yd00
May 8, 1969F18.8 mi100 yd01
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 21, 20261 N RowlettsNot yet rated
Apr 27, 20261 E MillerstownNot 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.