Ohio County, Kentucky tornadoes

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11confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: March 25, 2021, EF0. 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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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total111950 to 2025
Per year0.1average since 1950
Peak monthApril3 of 11
StrongestF3May 7, 1961
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries4whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 3 of 11 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 2: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 03 PM: 1: 0: 36 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 0: 1: 012 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

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 2: 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: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 02020: 0: 1: 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. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
1
EF1
5
EF2
3
EF3
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

Strongest

F3, May 7, 1961

58 mile path Longest path

58 miles, F3

May 7, 1961, whole path Widest

880 yards, F3

May 7, 1961
Every tornado

All 11 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 25, 2021EF00.7 mi50 yd00
Jun 25, 2018EF10.6 mi100 yd00
Nov 18, 2017EF11.99 mi60 yd01
May 10, 2016EF28.6 mi300 yd00
Apr 28, 2002F19.5 mi100 yd00
Apr 27, 1971F326.6 mi20 yd00
Apr 27, 1971F136.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 19, 1970F20.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 13, 1966F21.5 mi67 yd00
May 7, 1961F358 mi880 yd03
May 2, 1954F110 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 27, 20262 NNE HartfordNot yet rated
Apr 27, 20263 WSW HeflinNot 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 12, 2026.