Powell County tornado history

7 tornadoes touched Powell County, Kentucky between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.1 a year. The strongest was rated F2 (Mar 16, 1982).

7tornadoes since 1950

F2strongest rating

0killed · 2 injured

8 milongest path · 1982

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

By rating

(E)F03

(E)F12

(E)F22

(E)F30

(E)F40

(E)F50

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Peak month: March.

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Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Mar 16, 1982	F2	8 mi	400 yd	2
Aug 30, 1978	F2	5.2 mi	800 yd	0
Mar 1, 1997	F1	6 mi	70 yd	0
Jul 2, 1980	F1	2.7 mi	200 yd	0
Mar 2, 1997	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0
May 21, 1990	F0	0.5 mi	23 yd	0
May 30, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0

Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
May 30, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0
Mar 2, 1997	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0
Mar 1, 1997	F1	6 mi	70 yd	0
May 21, 1990	F0	0.5 mi	23 yd	0
Mar 16, 1982	F2	8 mi	400 yd	2
Jul 2, 1980	F1	2.7 mi	200 yd	0
Aug 30, 1978	F2	5.2 mi	800 yd	0

How many tornadoes has Powell County, Kentucky had?

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

What was the strongest tornado in Powell County?

The strongest rating recorded was F2 on Mar 16, 1982, with an 8-mile path.

When is tornado season in Powell County?

Most of its tornadoes happened in March (3 of 7). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.

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