Marshall County, Kansas tornadoes

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40confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: June 11, 2022, EF1. 2026 so far: 4 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.

The record

At a glance

Total401950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune16 of 40
StrongestF3May 16, 1960
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries1whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

160 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 5May: 15Jun: 16Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 16 of 40 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 33 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 2: 33 PM: 1: 8: 56 PM: 1: 4: 49 PM: 0: 4: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 21960: 1: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 22000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 12020: 1: 0: 5: 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: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
14
EF1
20
EF2
4
EF3
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

Strongest

F3, May 16, 1960

13.3 mile path Longest path

18.7 miles, F2

May 2, 1959, whole path Widest

280 yards, F1

April 17, 1976
Every tornado

All 40 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 11, 2022EF11.71 mi100 yd00
Jun 11, 2022EF10.71 mi30 yd00
Jun 11, 2022EF16.25 mi30 yd00
Jun 11, 2022EF14.24 mi150 yd00
Jun 7, 2022EF12.79 mi75 yd00
Jun 9, 2020EFU0.01 mi10 yd00
May 24, 2019EF19.6 mi50 yd00
May 2, 2018EF07.73 mi60 yd00
May 2, 2018EF02.32 mi30 yd00
Jun 16, 2017EF12.63 mi100 yd00
May 27, 2013EF23.83 mi150 yd00
Jun 17, 2009EF18.83 mi200 yd00
Jun 5, 2008EF00.1 mi50 yd00
May 29, 2004F11 mi75 yd00
May 29, 2004F01 mi75 yd00
May 20, 1999F10.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 5, 1999F05 mi80 yd00
Jun 27, 1998F16 mi80 yd00
May 9, 1996F00.1 mi15 yd00
May 9, 1996F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jul 4, 1993F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 13, 1990F02 mi50 yd00
Jun 13, 1990F01 mi50 yd00
May 18, 1983F08 mi17 yd00
Jun 24, 1981F00.5 mi17 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 18, 20265 NNW FrankfortNot yet rated
May 18, 20265 NW FrankfortNot yet rated
May 18, 20261 ENE Blue RapidsNot yet rated
May 18, 20263 S WatervilleNot 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.