Tornadoes in Clinton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 18 tornadoes whose paths touched Clinton County, Kentucky between 1974 and 2024. They killed 11 people and injured 120. The busiest month is April, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 26 May 2024.
- 18tornadoes
- 11deaths
- 120injuries
- 913per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Clinton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 4 | 22% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 56% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 11% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 6% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Clinton County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 10 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Clinton County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Burkesville, Kentucky tornado3 April 1974, F4, 10 deaths, 113 injuries, 38.4 miles long
- Most recent: Kentucky tornado26 May 2024, EF1, 10.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Clinton County
- Burkesville, Kentucky tornado3 April 1974, F4, 10 deaths, 113 injuries, 38.4 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.