Morris County, Kansas tornadoes

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37confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: April 19, 2023, EF2. 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

Total371950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay11 of 37
StrongestF3May 10, 1953
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries7whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 8May: 11Jun: 9Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 4Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 11 of 37 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 2: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 53 PM: 3: 4: 06 PM: 7: 7: 49 PM: 0: 1: 112 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01990: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 22000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 1: 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
10
EF2
5
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

Strongest

F3, May 10, 1953

52.2 mile path Longest path

108.4 miles, F2

March 7, 1974, whole path Widest

467 yards, F1

May 21, 1971
Every tornado

All 37 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 19, 2023EF25.21 mi300 yd00
Apr 29, 2022EF121.76 mi50 yd00
May 14, 2020EFU3.69 mi50 yd00
May 19, 2017EF00.01 mi25 yd00
May 25, 2016EF15.3 mi75 yd00
Jun 14, 2015EF00.01 mi20 yd00
Apr 27, 2012EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Apr 14, 2012EF116.38 mi250 yd00
Jun 19, 2011EF00.1 mi25 yd00
Mar 30, 2007EF02.8 mi20 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F00.3 mi100 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F06 mi100 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F120 mi400 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F00.3 mi100 yd00
May 4, 1999F14 mi100 yd00
May 4, 1999F120 min/a00
Oct 8, 1997F00.1 mi30 yd00
May 7, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
Jun 7, 1995F20.5 mi70 yd01
Jul 9, 1992F00.2 mi30 yd00
Apr 26, 1991F013 mi50 yd00
Mar 13, 1990F255 mi220 yd00
Jun 22, 1987F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 6, 1986F115 mi200 yd00
Jun 9, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 10, 20263 NNE HeringtonNot yet rated
Apr 23, 20261 W DunlapNot 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.