Montgomery County, Kansas tornadoes

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36confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: April 27, 2024, 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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The record

At a glance

Total361950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay16 of 36
StrongestF3Mar 15, 1982
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries2whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

160 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 12May: 16Jun: 2Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 16 of 36 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 1: 112 PM: 0: 0: 23 PM: 3: 3: 66 PM: 5: 4: 39 PM: 5: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 1: 0: 11960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 2: 3: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 2: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 4: 0: 0: 4: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
22
EF1
7
EF2
4
EF3
2
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

F3, March 15, 1982

1 deaths, 1 injuries Strongest

F3, March 15, 1982

6 mile path Longest path

39.3 miles, F2

May 16, 1957, whole path Widest

440 yards, F1

March 24, 1954
Every tornado

All 36 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 27, 2024EFU0.01 mi20 yd00
Aug 14, 2018EF00.27 mi50 yd00
Apr 7, 2015EF00.03 mi50 yd00
May 31, 2013EF00.42 mi50 yd00
May 20, 2013EF00.54 mi50 yd00
Mar 30, 2006F216 mi125 yd01
Nov 27, 2005F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 2005F00.5 mi110 yd00
May 8, 2003F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 8, 2003F02 mi75 yd00
Apr 19, 2003F01 mi110 yd00
Apr 19, 2003F02 mi110 yd00
Jun 4, 2000F01 mi110 yd00
Apr 19, 2000F334 mi290 yd00
Apr 19, 2000F00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 2000F00.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 26, 1991F01 mi50 yd00
Apr 26, 1991F26 mi100 yd00
May 14, 1990F17 mi50 yd00
May 14, 1990F00.1 mi20 yd00
Apr 29, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 26, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 20, 1982F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 15, 1982F10.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 15, 1982F36 mi300 yd11
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 26, 20263 WSW SycamoreNot yet rated
Apr 26, 20264 W SycamoreNot 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.