Clark County, Kansas tornadoes

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41confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: May 17, 2019, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total411950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay18 of 41
StrongestEF3May 23, 2008
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

180 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 8May: 18Jun: 3Jul: 1Aug: 4Sep: 1Oct: 6Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 18 of 41 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 3: 03 PM: 7: 6: 16 PM: 9: 10: 29 PM: 2: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

80 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 7: 5: 8: 02010: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 22020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
27
EF1
9
EF2
3
EF3
2

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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

EF3, May 23, 2008

20.9 mile path Longest path

29.62 miles, EF3

May 17, 2019, whole path Widest

3,170 yards, EF3

May 23, 2008
Every tornado

All 41 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 17, 2019EF00.42 mi25 yd00
May 17, 2019EF329.62 mi600 yd00
May 16, 2017EF14.03 mi50 yd00
Apr 30, 2012EF00.43 mi75 yd00
Apr 14, 2012EF16.3 mi150 yd00
May 23, 2008EF110 mi150 yd00
May 23, 2008EF04.5 mi100 yd00
May 23, 2008EF09.1 mi125 yd00
May 23, 2008EF11.1 mi100 yd00
May 23, 2008EF17.1 mi600 yd00
May 23, 2008EF320.9 mi3,170 yd00
May 23, 2008EF02.5 mi100 yd00
May 23, 2008EF02.1 mi100 yd00
May 4, 2007EF12.3 mi75 yd00
May 4, 2007EF04.2 mi50 yd00
May 4, 2007EF06.04 mi75 yd00
Apr 23, 2007EF17.8 mi150 yd00
Apr 23, 2007EF01.4 mi50 yd00
Oct 26, 2006F00.4 mi20 yd00
Oct 26, 2006F00.5 mi20 yd00
Oct 26, 2006F00.6 mi20 yd00
Oct 26, 2006F00.4 mi20 yd00
Oct 26, 2006F00.4 mi20 yd00
Oct 26, 2006F00.4 mi30 yd00
Sep 15, 2006F00.6 mi20 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.