Tornadoes in Meade County
The Storm Prediction Center records 18 tornadoes whose paths touched Meade County, Kentucky between 1964 and 2025. They killed 32 people and injured 301. The busiest month is April, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 30 March 2025.
- 18tornadoes
- 32deaths
- 301injuries
- 589per 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 Meade County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 4 | 22% |
| F1 / EF1 | 11 | 61% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 11% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 6% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Meade County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Meade County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Hardinsburg, Kentucky tornado3 April 1974, F5, 31 deaths, 270 injuries, 32 miles long
- Longest path: Indiana tornado28 April 2002, F2, 1 death, 19 injuries, 32.3 miles long
- Most recent: Kentucky tornado30 March 2025, EF1, 7.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Meade County
- Hardinsburg, Kentucky tornado3 April 1974, F5, 31 deaths, 270 injuries, 32 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.