Marion County, Kansas tornadoes

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55confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: May 19, 2024, 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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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.

The record

At a glance

Total551950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthMay19 of 55
StrongestF5Mar 13, 1990
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries13whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

190 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 6Apr: 10May: 19Jun: 8Jul: 3Aug: 2Sep: 1Oct: 2Nov: 4Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 19 of 55 tornadoes.

By time of day

120 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 4: 63 PM: 4: 4: 46 PM: 8: 12: 59 PM: 2: 2: 212 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 2: 4: 0: 3: 0: 0: 21960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 2: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 5: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 42000: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 4: 1: 0: 0: 22010: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 4: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
28
EF1
15
EF2
9
EF3
2
EF5
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

F5, March 13, 1990

1 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F5, March 13, 1990

22 mile path Longest path

127 miles, F3

April 2, 1956, whole path Widest

1,320 yards, F5

March 13, 1990
Every tornado

All 55 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 19, 2024EF11.09 mi40 yd00
Apr 29, 2022EF00.16 mi30 yd00
Apr 29, 2022EF10.91 mi50 yd00
Apr 29, 2022EF00.08 mi30 yd00
Apr 29, 2022EF14.17 mi50 yd00
May 19, 2013EF00.46 mi50 yd00
Apr 14, 2012EF116.38 mi250 yd00
Jun 20, 2009EF00.88 mi75 yd00
Apr 26, 2009EF00.57 mi70 yd00
Mar 30, 2006F16 mi75 yd01
Nov 27, 2005F00.1 mi50 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F02 mi50 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F00.1 mi50 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F013 mi50 yd00
May 10, 2003F06 mi110 yd00
May 8, 2002F01 mi220 yd00
May 8, 2002F01 mi220 yd00
May 6, 2002F02 mi100 yd00
May 16, 1999F010 mi110 yd00
May 16, 1999F12 mi440 yd00
May 16, 1999F0n/an/a00
May 4, 1999F120 min/a00
Oct 8, 1997F03 mi50 yd00
Oct 8, 1997F00.2 mi23 yd00
Jul 13, 1997F00.5 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 23, 20263 NW BurnsNot 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 12, 2026.