Decatur County, Kansas tornadoes

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51confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: June 4, 2022, EFU. 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

Total511950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthJune18 of 51
StrongestF3Jun 14, 1970
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries5whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

180 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 5May: 13Jun: 18Jul: 5Aug: 1Sep: 5Oct: 2Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 18 of 51 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 33 PM: 8: 8: 116 PM: 2: 4: 59 PM: 7: 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 3: 4: 0: 0: 5: 0: 4: 02000: 2: 0: 1: 0: 2: 2: 0: 1: 3: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 3: 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
26
EF1
18
EF2
3
EF3
1
Unknown
3

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

F3, June 14, 1970

17.2 mile path Longest path

34 miles, EF1

May 22, 2008, whole path Widest

900 yards, F3

June 14, 1970
Every tornado

All 51 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 4, 2022EFU3.32 mi75 yd00
May 17, 2022EFU1.84 mi100 yd00
Apr 23, 2022EF15.62 mi125 yd00
May 26, 2021EFU1.5 mi50 yd00
May 9, 2015EF111.74 mi50 yd00
May 9, 2015EF218.75 mi150 yd00
Jun 20, 2011EF00.5 mi10 yd00
Jun 20, 2011EF00.5 mi10 yd00
May 22, 2008EF134 mi400 yd00
May 22, 2008EF112.5 mi300 yd00
May 22, 2008EF117.6 mi400 yd00
Mar 28, 2007EF08 mi25 yd00
Jun 9, 2005F00.8 mi25 yd00
Jun 9, 2005F01.5 mi25 yd00
Jun 4, 2004F00.2 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 2004F00.2 mi50 yd00
Jun 19, 2002F12 mi100 yd00
Oct 31, 2000F14 mi120 yd00
Oct 31, 2000F07.5 mi70 yd00
Apr 14, 1998F10.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 14, 1998F00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 14, 1998F17.5 mi200 yd00
Apr 14, 1998F11.2 mi50 yd00
Aug 10, 1996F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jul 15, 1996F00.2 mi30 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.