Clay County tornado history

6 tornadoes touched Clay County, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.1 a year. The strongest was rated F2 (Apr 3, 1974).

6tornadoes since 1950

F2strongest rating

0killed · 22 injured

19.8 milongest path · 1974

(E)F0(E)F1(E)F2(E)F3(E)F4(E)F5· dots = start point only

By rating

(E)F05

(E)F10

(E)F21

(E)F30

(E)F40

(E)F50

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Peak month: June.

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Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Apr 3, 1974	F2	19.8 mi	10 yd	22
Jun 22, 1990	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 2, 2001	F0	1 mi	20 yd	0
Jul 6, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
May 18, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 17, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0

Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Jun 2, 2001	F0	1 mi	20 yd	0
Aug 17, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
May 18, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 22, 1990	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 6, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 3, 1974	F2	19.8 mi	10 yd	22

How many tornadoes has Clay County, Kentucky had?

6 tornadoes touched Clay County, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.1 per year.

What was the strongest tornado in Clay County?

The strongest rating recorded was F2 on Apr 3, 1974, with a 19.8-mile path.

When is tornado season in Clay County?

Most of its tornadoes happened in June (2 of 6). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.

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