Perry County tornado history
2 tornadoes touched Perry County, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.0 a year. The strongest was rated F2 (May 18, 1995).
2tornadoes since 1950
F2strongest rating
0killed · 0 injured
24 milongest path · 1995
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By rating
(E)F00
(E)F11
(E)F21
(E)F30
(E)F40
(E)F50
By month
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Peak month: March.
By decade
’50’60’70’80’90’00’10’20
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Rating | Path | Width | Injured | Killed |
|---|
| May 18, 1995 | F2 | 24 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1983 | F1 | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | Path | Width | Injured | Killed |
|---|
| May 18, 1995 | F2 | 24 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1983 | F1 | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
Nearby counties
Questions
How many tornadoes has Perry County, Kentucky had?
2 tornadoes touched Perry County, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.0 per year.
What was the strongest tornado in Perry County?
The strongest rating recorded was F2 on May 18, 1995, with a 24-mile path.
When is tornado season in Perry County?
Most of its tornadoes happened in March (1 of 2). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.
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