Barton County, Kansas tornadoes

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107 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 19, 2024, EFU. 2026 so far: 4 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total1071950 to 2025

Per year1.4average since 1950

Peak monthMay57 of 107

StrongestF4Apr 21, 2001

Deaths4whole paths, see note

Injuries50whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Barton County.

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 57 of 107 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

Unknown

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 107 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
May 19, 2024	EFU	1.05 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 26, 2021	EFU	0.22 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 26, 2021	EFU	0.29 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 24, 2019	EFU	0.67 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 17, 2019	EFU	0.22 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 5, 2019	EF1	0.57 mi	75 yd	0	0
Aug 16, 2018	EF0	0.4 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 2017	EF0	0.62 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 2017	EF0	0.21 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 2017	EF0	0.11 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 16, 2017	EF0	0.34 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	26.64 mi	300 yd	0	2
Jul 2, 2016	EF0	0.83 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 28, 2013	EF0	4.18 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF0	0.54 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 24, 2011	EF0	3.38 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 24, 2011	EF0	0.37 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 24, 2011	EF1	5.14 mi	75 yd	0	1
May 24, 2011	EF2	11.81 mi	500 yd	2	1
Jun 12, 2010	EF0	0.45 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 2010	EF0	0.51 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 2010	EF1	0.7 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jul 20, 2009	EF0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 2009	EF0	1.16 mi	50 yd	0	2
Jul 8, 2008	EF0	0.31 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jul 8, 2008	EF0	0.42 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF0	0.65 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF0	0.7 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF1	10.03 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF0	0.68 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 25, 2008	EF0	6.2 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 25, 2008	EF0	0.91 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 23, 2008	EF0	0.85 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 23, 2008	EF1	0.44 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF1	3.57 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF1	16.9 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF1	4.03 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF0	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF0	0.05 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF1	5.19 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF1	6.18 mi	125 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF1	5.54 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 4, 2007	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 4, 2007	EF0	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Aug 19, 2005	F0	0.5 mi	55 yd	0	0
Aug 19, 2005	F1	4 mi	110 yd	0	0
Aug 19, 2005	F0	3 mi	110 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 2005	F0	0.5 mi	55 yd	0	0
Jul 7, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jul 7, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jul 7, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jul 7, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
Mar 27, 2004	F0	1 mi	55 yd	0	0
May 26, 2002	F0	0.5 mi	110 yd	0	0
May 26, 2002	F0	1 mi	110 yd	0	0
May 11, 2002	F0	2 mi	220 yd	0	0
May 11, 2002	F0	1 mi	110 yd	0	0
May 20, 2001	F0	3 mi	110 yd	0	0
May 20, 2001	F0	1.5 mi	55 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 2001	F0	0.5 mi	55 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 2001	F4	5 mi	660 yd	1	28
Mar 23, 2000	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 10, 1999	F1	5 mi	110 yd	0	0
Sep 29, 1998	F0	1 mi	110 yd	0	0
Sep 29, 1998	F0	1 mi	110 yd	0	0
May 25, 1997	F0	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 25, 1997	F0	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 25, 1997	F0	3 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 4, 1993	F0	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 7, 1993	F1	0.3 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 7, 1993	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 16, 1991	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 16, 1991	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 16, 1991	F1	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 16, 1991	F1	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 24, 1990	F3	26 mi	1,320 yd	0	6
May 24, 1990	F0	5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 16, 1984	F0	6 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 8, 1982	F1	0.1 mi	13 yd	0	3
May 29, 1980	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 28, 1976	F1	1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 27, 1975	F3	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 30, 1974	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 19, 1973	F1	12.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1970	F0	3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1966	F2	0.2 mi	200 yd	0	1
May 25, 1965	F1	23.9 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1964	F2	24.1 mi	10 yd	0	1
Jun 10, 1964	F2	0.5 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1964	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1964	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 5, 1964	F2	10.6 mi	1,320 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 1964	F3	59.7 mi	880 yd	0	2
Jul 17, 1963	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 12, 1963	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 26, 1962	F1	3 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 28, 1962	F2	1.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 1959	F1	19.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 1959	F1	19.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 1957	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 29, 1956	F3	0.6 mi	147 yd	0	1
May 28, 1956	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 1956	F3	20.1 mi	350 yd	0	1
Apr 2, 1956	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 22, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	1	0
May 6, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 1950	F4	34.3 mi	150 yd	0	1

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Sep 30, 2026	4 NW Susank	Not yet rated
Sep 30, 2026	4 ESE Galatia	Not yet rated
Sep 30, 2026	4 NNE Olmitz	Not yet rated
May 17, 2026	6 S Susank	Not yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.