Tornadoes in Cumberland County
The Storm Prediction Center records 13 tornadoes whose paths touched Cumberland County, Kentucky between 1974 and 2024. They killed 32 people and injured 178. The busiest month is April, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 9 July 2024.
- 13tornadoes
- 32deaths
- 178injuries
- 426per 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 Cumberland County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 4 | 31% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 46% |
| F2 / EF2 | 0 | 0% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 15% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 8% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Cumberland County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Cumberland County
- Deadliest and Longest path: Gallatin, Tennessee tornado5 February 2008, EF3, 22 deaths, 63 injuries, 50.3 miles long
- Strongest: Burkesville, Kentucky tornado3 April 1974, F4, 10 deaths, 113 injuries, 38.4 miles long
- Most recent: Kentucky tornado9 July 2024, EF0, 0.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Cumberland County
- Gallatin, Tennessee tornado5 February 2008, EF3, 22 deaths, 63 injuries, 50.3 miles long
- 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.