Dickinson County, Kansas tornadoes

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45confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: July 22, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 2 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

Total451950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthJune13 of 45
StrongestEF4May 25, 2016
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries20whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

130 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 8May: 8Jun: 13Jul: 7Aug: 3Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 13 of 45 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 1: 1: 13 PM: 4: 5: 66 PM: 4: 8: 39 PM: 4: 1: 412 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

70 1950: 1: 1: 1: 2: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 21960: 3: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 2: 7: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12000: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 2: 02010: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 22020: 0: 0: 3: 1: 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. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
15
EF1
19
EF2
5
EF3
3
EF4
1
Unknown
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

Deadliest

EF3, June 11, 2008

1 deaths, 3 injuries Strongest

EF4, May 25, 2016

25.09 mile path Longest path

30 miles, F1

July 9, 1982, whole path Widest

900 yards, EF4

May 25, 2016
Every tornado

All 45 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 22, 2023EFU0.04 mi20 yd00
Apr 29, 2022EF121.76 mi50 yd00
Apr 29, 2022EF14.17 mi50 yd00
Apr 29, 2022EF01.28 mi50 yd00
May 21, 2019EFU17.69 mi150 yd00
May 21, 2019EF17.48 mi100 yd00
May 25, 2016EF425.09 mi900 yd08
May 19, 2013EF00.1 mi25 yd00
Apr 14, 2012EF03.29 mi25 yd00
Apr 14, 2012EF115.79 mi100 yd00
Jun 11, 2008EF00.2 mi50 yd00
Jun 11, 2008EF315.26 mi880 yd13
Apr 6, 2006F12.5 mi200 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F01.5 mi100 yd00
Sep 7, 2001F10.1 mi75 yd00
Sep 7, 2001F112 mi200 yd00
May 16, 1999F12.5 mi100 yd00
Jul 13, 1997F04 mi50 yd00
Jul 10, 1992F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 10, 1992F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 9, 1992F11 mi73 yd00
Jun 16, 1992F11.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 16, 1992F11 mi73 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F12 mi73 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 10, 20264 NNW HeringtonNot yet rated
Jun 10, 20262 ENE AbileneNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.