Morton County, Kansas tornadoes

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20confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: April 15, 2016, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 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

Total201950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay10 of 20
StrongestF3May 9, 1972
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 Morton County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 6May: 10Jun: 3Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 10 of 20 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 23 PM: 2: 3: 36 PM: 2: 4: 29 PM: 1: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 6: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
9
EF1
7
EF2
3
EF3
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

F1, June 23, 1951

1 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F3, May 9, 1972

2.7 mile path Longest path

117.2 miles, F2

May 18, 1977, whole path Widest

400 yards, F3

May 9, 1972
Every tornado

All 20 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 15, 2016EF03.5 mi400 yd00
Apr 15, 2016EF11.8 mi125 yd00
May 30, 2005F03.2 mi75 yd00
Jun 13, 2003F01 mi40 yd00
May 29, 2001F11.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 6, 2001F26.6 mi350 yd02
May 31, 1996F00.3 mi30 yd00
May 31, 1996F00.3 mi30 yd00
May 31, 1996F00.3 mi50 yd00
May 15, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 26, 1978F122.9 mi67 yd00
May 18, 1977F2117.2 mi50 yd00
May 9, 1972F32.7 mi400 yd00
May 15, 1960F01 mi200 yd00
Aug 7, 1951F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 23, 1951F10.1 mi10 yd10
May 14, 1951F20.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 26, 1951F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 26, 1951F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 20, 1951F00.1 mi10 yd00
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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.