Miami County, Kansas tornadoes

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23confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: June 8, 2022, EF0. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports 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

Total231950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay10 of 23
StrongestF5May 20, 1957
Deaths44whole paths, see note
Injuries218whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 1Apr: 7May: 10Jun: 3Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 10 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 2: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 23 PM: 1: 1: 16 PM: 5: 2: 29 PM: 1: 1: 212 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 2: 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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
9
EF1
5
EF2
6
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, May 20, 1957

44 deaths, 207 injuries Strongest

F5, May 20, 1957

69.4 mile path Longest path

69.4 miles, F5

May 20, 1957, whole path Widest

500 yards, F3

April 15, 1960
Every tornado

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 8, 2022EF09.55 mi75 yd00
Jun 8, 2022EF09.74 mi75 yd00
Apr 29, 2019EF02.06 mi15 yd00
Sep 18, 2015EF19.26 mi100 yd01
May 25, 2011EF00.05 mi40 yd00
May 4, 2003F19 mi150 yd00
Apr 24, 2003F00.2 mi50 yd00
May 16, 1995F18 mi73 yd05
Feb 11, 1984F12 mi20 yd01
May 15, 1982F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 15, 1982F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 11, 1978F211.5 mi100 yd01
May 4, 1977F211.9 mi50 yd00
Apr 4, 1969F218.7 mi200 yd01
May 15, 1968F32.7 mi50 yd00
Apr 22, 1964F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 22, 1964F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 20, 1964F20.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 15, 1960F38.4 mi500 yd02
Jun 14, 1958F08 mi30 yd00
May 20, 1957F569.4 mi440 yd44207
May 27, 1955F227 mi10 yd00
Mar 24, 1954F20.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 26, 20266 SSW EdgertonNot yet rated
Apr 13, 20262 SSE HillsdaleNot yet rated
Apr 13, 20262 SE Spring HillNot 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.