Harvey County, Kansas tornadoes

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51confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: April 30, 2024, EFU. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total511950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthMay20 of 51
StrongestF5Mar 13, 1990
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries74whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

200 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 7Apr: 10May: 20Jun: 4Jul: 3Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 4Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 20 of 51 tornadoes.

By time of day

120 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 43 PM: 5: 2: 126 PM: 9: 7: 59 PM: 3: 2: 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

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 1: 0: 0: 11960: 2: 2: 1: 2: 3: 2: 2: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 31990: 6: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 2: 02000: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
29
EF1
8
EF2
6
EF3
4
EF5
2
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

F5, March 13, 1990

1 deaths, 60 injuries Strongest

F5, March 13, 1990

48 mile path Longest path

62.5 miles, F3

May 13, 1965, whole path Widest

1,320 yards, F5

March 13, 1990
Every tornado

All 51 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 30, 2024EFU0.01 mi10 yd00
Apr 29, 2022EFU0.16 mi50 yd00
Aug 28, 2015EF00.15 mi40 yd00
May 6, 2015EF316.48 mi300 yd01
Mar 7, 2009EF00.47 mi75 yd00
Jan 28, 2006F04 mi50 yd00
Apr 11, 2002F00.5 mi110 yd00
Jun 5, 2001F01.5 mi220 yd00
Jun 8, 1998F00.2 mi60 yd00
Jun 8, 1998F02 mi110 yd00
May 25, 1997F11 mi100 yd00
May 25, 1997F01 mi50 yd00
May 22, 1995F00.1 mi20 yd00
Apr 26, 1991F116 mi50 yd00
May 15, 1990F120 mi50 yd00
May 15, 1990F02 mi27 yd00
Apr 9, 1990F020 mi210 yd00
Mar 13, 1990F318 mi200 yd00
Mar 13, 1990F522 mi1,320 yd10
Mar 13, 1990F548 mi1,320 yd160
Oct 27, 1989F00.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 27, 1989F00.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 27, 1989F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 31, 1988F00.1 mi20 yd00
Oct 31, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 20, 20266 E SedgwickNot yet rated
Apr 23, 20262 SW WhitewaterNot yet rated
Apr 23, 20265 ESE NewtonNot 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.