Union County, Kentucky tornadoes

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29confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: May 16, 2025, EF3. 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

Total291950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMarch9 of 29
StrongestF3Jun 28, 1960
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries26whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 9Apr: 6May: 5Jun: 4Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 9 of 29 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 3: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 3: 1: 33 PM: 3: 2: 46 PM: 3: 2: 09 PM: 1: 1: 112 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

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11960: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22010: 0: 1: 1: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 3: 6: 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.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
15
EF2
4
EF3
4

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, June 28, 1960

14.2 mile path Longest path

15.51 miles, EF2

April 22, 2011, whole path Widest

500 yards, EF3

May 16, 2025
Every tornado

All 29 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 16, 2025EF39.88 mi500 yd04
Jul 9, 2024EF16.33 mi150 yd00
Jul 9, 2024EF13.26 mi150 yd00
May 26, 2024EF03.49 mi50 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF10.72 mi100 yd01
Apr 2, 2024EF11.24 mi50 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF26.84 mi150 yd00
Mar 3, 2023EF03.62 mi25 yd00
Mar 3, 2023EF11.76 mi100 yd00
Mar 3, 2023EF16.73 mi100 yd00
Mar 14, 2019EF19.86 mi125 yd01
May 10, 2016EF13.66 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 2014EF11.08 mi75 yd00
Jun 4, 2014EF11.14 mi100 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF314.12 mi200 yd00
Mar 2, 2012EF26.56 mi200 yd01
Apr 22, 2011EF215.51 mi300 yd02
Mar 28, 2009EF312.35 mi400 yd02
Mar 28, 2009EF12.15 mi75 yd00
May 6, 2003F115 mi100 yd00
Feb 27, 1999F13 mi100 yd02
Mar 29, 1985F00.5 mi10 yd00
Mar 29, 1985F00.5 mi10 yd00
Jun 2, 1973F10.5 mi10 yd00
Apr 19, 1973F20.5 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.