Crawford County, Kansas tornadoes

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38confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: May 20, 2019, EF1. 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

Total381950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay9 of 38
StrongestF4May 4, 2003
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries53whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 6Apr: 8May: 9Jun: 4Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 4Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 9 of 38 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 3: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 03 PM: 6: 3: 36 PM: 4: 10: 59 PM: 0: 2: 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 2: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 4: 1: 1: 0: 3: 2: 2: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 2: 0: 0: 2: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 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
10
EF1
13
EF2
9
EF3
5
EF4
1

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

F4, May 4, 2003

4 deaths, 30 injuries Strongest

F4, May 4, 2003

33 mile path Longest path

70 miles, F3

March 15, 1982, whole path Widest

1,200 yards, EF1

May 20, 2019
Every tornado

All 38 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 20, 2019EF110.67 mi1,200 yd00
May 20, 2019EF12.19 mi440 yd00
Feb 28, 2017EF00.1 mi75 yd00
Feb 28, 2017EF00.1 mi75 yd00
May 3, 2006F00.1 mi30 yd00
Sep 13, 2005F06 mi20 yd00
Apr 21, 2005F00.2 mi50 yd00
May 27, 2004F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 5, 2003F00.1 mi100 yd00
May 4, 2003F433 mi880 yd430
Apr 19, 2000F334 mi290 yd00
Apr 19, 2000F225 mi280 yd03
May 26, 1996F11 mi75 yd00
Nov 9, 1988F13 mi50 yd02
Nov 9, 1988F10.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 27, 1987F10.2 mi50 yd00
Jun 22, 1987F10.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 7, 1986F10.5 mi50 yd00
Apr 7, 1986F00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 7, 1986F00.3 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 1984F28.5 mi40 yd00
Mar 26, 1983F37 mi100 yd04
Dec 1, 1982F10.5 mi100 yd00
Mar 15, 1982F39 mi400 yd00
Mar 15, 1982F370 mi600 yd28
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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.