Hodgeman County, Kansas tornadoes

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58confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: October 12, 2021, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total581950 to 2025
Per year0.8average since 1950
Peak monthMay32 of 58
StrongestF4Apr 30, 1972
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 Hodgeman County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

320 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 3Apr: 5May: 32Jun: 9Jul: 1Aug: 4Sep: 2Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 32 of 58 tornadoes.

By time of day

230 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 2: 23 PM: 1: 8: 66 PM: 23: 3: 59 PM: 3: 3: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

90 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 2: 01970: 0: 2: 9: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 7: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 4: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 12010: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 2: 7: 0: 0: 22020: 0: 2: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
27
EF1
17
EF2
8
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

Strongest

F4, April 30, 1972

26.6 mile path Longest path

33.7 miles, EF1

April 14, 2012, whole path Widest

1,800 yards, EF2

May 24, 2016
Every tornado

All 58 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 12, 2021EF110.72 mi75 yd00
Aug 10, 2021EF00.22 mi50 yd00
May 26, 2019EF11.27 mi25 yd00
May 26, 2019EF01.71 mi25 yd00
May 24, 2016EF00.5 mi50 yd00
May 24, 2016EF03.5 mi50 yd00
May 24, 2016EF12.7 mi50 yd00
May 24, 2016EF37.7 mi700 yd00
May 24, 2016EF00.6 mi150 yd00
May 24, 2016EF216.7 mi1,800 yd01
May 24, 2016EF311.02 mi300 yd00
Aug 8, 2015EF00.23 mi50 yd00
Jun 25, 2015EF01.03 mi50 yd00
May 30, 2012EF00.17 mi30 yd00
May 30, 2012EF00.35 mi75 yd00
Apr 14, 2012EF133.7 mi200 yd00
Apr 18, 2009EF29 mi300 yd00
May 23, 2008EF05.73 mi75 yd00
Mar 28, 2007EF329.09 mi1,320 yd00
Mar 28, 2007EF110.72 mi200 yd00
Jun 4, 2003F0n/a20 yd00
Aug 26, 2002F00.2 mi30 yd00
Aug 11, 2002F10.2 mi50 yd00
Jun 13, 2001F02.5 mi150 yd00
Jun 13, 2001F07 mi250 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 13, 202613 N Dodge CityNot 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.