Powell County KY Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Powell County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
6
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Fatalities
0
Direct deaths
Strongest Rating
F2
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
May 30, 2004
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | 11:33 PM UTC | 12:15 AM UTC |
| May 26, 2026 | 11:00 PM UTC | 11:45 PM UTC |
Powell County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 21197
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- KYC197
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