Tornadoes in Lee County
The Storm Prediction Center records 3 tornadoes whose paths touched Lee County, Kentucky between 1961 and 1987. They killed 1 person and injured 63. The busiest month is June, with 1 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 9 June 1961. The most recent was on 27 August 1987.
- 3tornadoes
- 1death
- 63injuries
- 144per 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 Lee County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 0 | 0% |
| F1 / EF1 | 1 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 33% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 33% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Lee County tornadoes over time
The 1980s only run to 1987, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 1 |
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 0 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Lee County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Ravenna, Kentucky tornado9 June 1961, F3, 1 death, 63 injuries, 2.6 miles long
- Longest path: Kentucky tornado1 October 1977, F2, 12.8 miles long
- Most recent: Kentucky tornado27 August 1987, F1, 0.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lee County
- Ravenna, Kentucky tornado9 June 1961, F3, 1 death, 63 injuries, 2.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.