Tornadoes in Scott County
The Storm Prediction Center records 17 tornadoes whose paths touched Scott County, Kentucky between 1950 and 2021. They killed 4 people and injured 154. The busiest month is October, with 5 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 6 December 2021.
- 17tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 154injuries
- 603per 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 Scott County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 0 | 0% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 71% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 18% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 6% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Scott County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2021, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 0 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Scott County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Frankfort, Kentucky tornado3 April 1974, F4, 4 deaths, 122 injuries, 79.4 miles long
- Most recent: Kentucky tornado6 December 2021, EF1, 2 injuries, 0.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Scott County
- Frankfort, Kentucky tornado3 April 1974, F4, 4 deaths, 122 injuries, 79.4 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.