How many tornadoes has Meads, KY had?
Meads has had 30 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Meads?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Meads was an EF1 on April 2, 2024.
When is tornado season in Meads?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Meads, with 11 on record. April through June account for 20 of the 30 tornadoes on record near Meads.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
30
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
10.0% of total
Peak Month
April
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Meads
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
8
2023
1
2022
1
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
1
2016
1
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
3
1970s
2
1980s
5
1990s
5
2000s
3
2010s
2
2020s
10
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
6
EF1
18
EF2
3
EF3
2
EF5
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
11
May
4
Jun
5
Jul
6
Aug
4
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Meads
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Meads since 1950, across 1 event. 107 injuries have been reported across all events. 1968 was the deadliest year on record near Meads.
The deadliest single event was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which caused 7 fatalities along a 34.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Meads
Deadliest Tornado
F5 on April 23, 1968 — 7 fatalities, 34.0 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on July 12, 1980 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on April 2, 2024 — 450 yards wide.
Longest Path
F5 on April 23, 1968 — 34.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 2, 2024.
What the record shows near Meads
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Meads, with 10 of the 30 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Meads record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Meads, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Meads is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Meads has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 8, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Meads, KY had?
Since 1950, 30 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Meads. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Meads?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Meads was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which caused 7 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Meads?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Meads, with 11 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Meads been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Meads, there has been 1 EF5 and 0 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Meads?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Meads was an EF1 on April 2, 2024.
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