Labette County, Kansas tornadoes

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43confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: April 30, 2019, EFU. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total431950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay15 of 43
StrongestF4Sep 27, 1959
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries23whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

150 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 5Apr: 10May: 15Jun: 6Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 3Oct: 2Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 15 of 43 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 1: 0: 13 PM: 3: 4: 66 PM: 8: 9: 59 PM: 1: 0: 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

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 21960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 5: 1: 0: 7: 0: 2: 1: 0: 2: 12010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 5: 2: 0: 0: 12020: 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. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
27
EF1
7
EF2
4
EF3
3
EF4
1
Unknown
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, September 27, 1959

1 deaths, 1 injuries Strongest

F4, September 27, 1959

20.4 mile path Longest path

34 miles, F3

April 19, 2000, whole path Widest

600 yards, F2

March 15, 1982
Every tornado

All 43 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 30, 2019EFU0.23 mi50 yd00
Oct 6, 2016EF00.14 mi50 yd00
Oct 6, 2016EF00.22 mi50 yd00
Jun 12, 2015EF00.98 mi50 yd00
Apr 3, 2015EF00.03 mi50 yd00
Apr 2, 2015EF00.01 mi50 yd00
Apr 2, 2015EF00.91 mi75 yd00
Apr 2, 2015EF00.04 mi50 yd00
May 22, 2011EF00.33 mi50 yd00
May 13, 2009EF00.26 mi50 yd00
May 10, 2008EF01.03 mi60 yd00
May 10, 2008EF00.35 mi50 yd00
Apr 6, 2006F111.5 mi40 yd012
Jun 30, 2005F01 mi110 yd00
Apr 21, 2005F00.5 mi55 yd00
May 8, 2003F00.5 mi55 yd00
May 4, 2003F00.5 mi55 yd00
May 4, 2003F112 mi220 yd01
May 4, 2003F00.5 mi55 yd00
May 4, 2003F00.5 mi55 yd00
Apr 19, 2003F00.5 mi110 yd00
Mar 12, 2003F13 mi55 yd00
May 29, 2001F01 mi110 yd00
Jun 4, 2000F01 mi110 yd00
Jun 4, 2000F01 mi110 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 26, 2026AltamontNot yet rated
Apr 26, 20265 ESE CherryvaleNot 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.