Linn County, Kansas tornadoes

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14confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: April 27, 2014, EF2. 2026 so far: 5 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

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The record

At a glance

Total141950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril4 of 14
StrongestEF4Feb 28, 2007
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries3whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

40 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 2Apr: 4May: 4Jun: 1Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 4 of 14 tornadoes.

By time of day

20 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 1: 13 PM: 2: 2: 26 PM: 2: 1: 19 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 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: 5 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
3
EF1
5
EF2
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

EF4, February 28, 2007

24.49 mile path Longest path

24.49 miles, EF4

February 28, 2007, whole path Widest

800 yards, EF4

February 28, 2007
Every tornado

All 14 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 27, 2014EF216.13 mi400 yd00
Jun 5, 2008EF01 mi25 yd00
Feb 28, 2007EF424.49 mi800 yd00
Mar 12, 2006F016.4 mi220 yd00
May 26, 2004F15.5 mi400 yd02
May 8, 2003F27 mi300 yd00
Feb 11, 1984F11 mi30 yd00
Jul 31, 1983F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 23, 1981F16.5 mi100 yd00
May 9, 1970F20.5 mi100 yd00
Apr 4, 1969F218.7 mi200 yd01
Apr 26, 1964F10.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 14, 1964F20.5 mi100 yd00
Apr 24, 1961F12.7 mi300 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 26, 20266 SW ParkerNot yet rated
Apr 13, 20262 S PleasantonNot yet rated
Apr 13, 20262 SE Mound CityNot yet rated
Apr 13, 20265 WSW Mound CityNot yet rated
Apr 13, 2026Blue MoundNot 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.