Cloud County, Kansas tornadoes

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53confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 9, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total531950 to 2025

Per year0.7average since 1950

Peak monthMay21 of 53

StrongestF4May 20, 1957

Deaths1whole paths, see note

Injuries15whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 21 of 53 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 4:00 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.

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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 53 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
May 9, 2023	EFU	1.6 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 1, 2018	EF0	7.79 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 1, 2018	EF1	8.9 mi	225 yd	0	0
Aug 23, 2016	EF0	0.05 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF0	8.8 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF0	0.25 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF0	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Feb 28, 2012	EF0	1.76 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 25, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Apr 24, 2008	EF2	14.08 mi	1,050 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF1	10.08 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 29, 2004	F1	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 29, 2004	F2	5 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 29, 2004	F1	4 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 8, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	60 yd	0	0
May 9, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 9, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	400 yd	0	0
Jul 12, 1992	F0	0.5 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1992	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1992	F1	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1992	F1	2 mi	17 yd	0	0
Apr 12, 1991	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 1990	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F1	13 mi	550 yd	0	0
Jul 9, 1988	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 28, 1987	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1987	F0	12 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 29, 1976	F0	2 mi	17 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1974	F1	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Sep 25, 1973	F2	4.3 mi	67 yd	0	0
Sep 25, 1973	F3	69.9 mi	67 yd	0	2
Jun 24, 1972	F0	0.3 mi	13 yd	0	0
May 26, 1972	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1967	F2	42.5 mi	1,320 yd	1	10
Aug 20, 1966	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 27, 1960	F3	2 mi	167 yd	0	2
May 20, 1957	F4	44.6 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 20, 1957	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 1957	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 1957	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 1957	F3	6.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 30, 1955	F1	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1955	F1	19.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 21, 1954	F1	3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 4, 1953	F0	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 22, 1951	F2	7.7 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1951	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 2, 1951	F3	38.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 8, 1950	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	1

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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.