Russell County KY Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Russell County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
9
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
3
33.3% of total
Fatalities
20
74 injuries
Strongest Rating
EF4
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
May 17, 2025
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | 5:04 AM UTC | 5:45 AM UTC |
Russell County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 21207
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- KYC207
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