Coffey County, Kansas tornadoes

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25 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 6, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total251950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay12 of 25
StrongestF2Apr 10, 1954
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 Coffey County.

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 2May: 12Jun: 4Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 12 of 25 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 0: 1: 03 PM: 4: 3: 66 PM: 5: 1: 39 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

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

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 2: 01960: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 3: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 32010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 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
15
EF1
6
EF2
4

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

Strongest

F2, April 10, 1954

0.1 mile path Longest path

19.8 miles, F1

April 28, 1950, whole path Widest

600 yards, F1

June 8, 1951

All 25 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 6, 2024EF00.86 mi50 yd00
May 6, 2024EF00.86 mi50 yd00
May 2, 2018EF00.01 mi25 yd00
Jun 8, 2010EF00.01 mi25 yd00
Jun 20, 2009EF01.38 mi25 yd00
May 13, 2009EF00.01 mi25 yd00
May 13, 2009EF00.1 mi25 yd00
May 8, 2003F00.1 mi80 yd00
Oct 7, 1992F10.5 mi50 yd00
May 27, 1983F00.2 mi17 yd00
May 27, 1983F14 mi50 yd00
May 28, 1982F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 5, 1982F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 5, 1982F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 20, 1973F21 mi33 yd00
May 26, 1964F20.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 13, 1961F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 26, 1961F00.7 mi200 yd00
Nov 17, 1958F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 3, 1958F11 mi33 yd00
Sep 21, 1955F20.3 mi33 yd00
Jul 5, 1954F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 10, 1954F20.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 8, 1951F10.8 mi600 yd00
Apr 28, 1950F119.8 mi10 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 12, 2026.