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Tornado History for McCreary County (Since 1950)

Tornadoes on Record
7
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
1
14.3% of total
Fatalities
2
19 injuries
Strongest Rating
F3
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
March 13, 2020
Latest tornado on record

Recent Tornado Warning History

DateIssuedExpired
March 16, 2026 6:09 AM UTC 6:45 AM UTC
March 16, 2026 5:42 AM UTC 6:15 AM UTC

McCreary County Facts

FIPS Code
21147
NWS County Code (UGC)
KYC147
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