Mitchell County, Kansas tornadoes

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52confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: October 12, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 2 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

Total521950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthJune21 of 52
StrongestF4Jun 15, 1992
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries12whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

210 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 5May: 17Jun: 21Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 3Oct: 2Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 21 of 52 tornadoes.

By time of day

120 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 3: 43 PM: 3: 3: 56 PM: 12: 11: 19 PM: 3: 2: 312 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

120 1950: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 3: 1: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 2: 0: 12: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 3: 0: 4: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 22020: 0: 0: 0: 1: 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
19
EF1
15
EF2
12
EF3
4
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

F2, June 9, 1967

1 deaths, 10 injuries Strongest

F4, June 15, 1992

3 mile path Longest path

42.5 miles, F2

June 9, 1967, whole path Widest

2,000 yards, EF3

May 29, 2008
Every tornado

All 52 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 12, 2023EFU0.01 mi20 yd00
May 28, 2019EF224.41 mi880 yd00
May 27, 2019EF00.01 mi25 yd00
May 1, 2018EF00.01 mi25 yd00
Jun 3, 2015EF00.26 mi25 yd00
Apr 14, 2012EF13.99 mi300 yd00
May 29, 2008EF09.84 mi200 yd00
May 29, 2008EF318.91 mi2,000 yd00
May 29, 2008EF115.96 mi400 yd00
Apr 24, 2008EF214.08 mi1,050 yd00
Sep 21, 2006F06 mi50 yd00
Sep 21, 2006F06 mi100 yd00
Sep 21, 2006F017 mi300 yd00
Jun 29, 2005F11 mi60 yd00
Jul 7, 2004F00.5 mi25 yd00
May 29, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
May 8, 2001F02 mi80 yd00
May 4, 1999F06 min/a00
Jul 1, 1994F112 mi73 yd00
May 7, 1993F013 mi440 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F12 mi73 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F11.3 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F11.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F32 mi100 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F12 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Sep 30, 20262 SE VictorNot yet rated
Jun 4, 20262 S Cawker CityNot 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.