Ness County, Kansas tornadoes

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53confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: May 27, 2016, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total531950 to 2025

Per year0.7average since 1950

Peak monthMay24 of 53

StrongestF4Apr 30, 1972

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries5whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 24 of 53 tornadoes.

By time of day

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

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

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

All 53 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
May 27, 2016	EF0	0.85 mi	50 yd	0
May 24, 2016	EF0	1.32 mi	50 yd	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	7.7 mi	700 yd	0
May 24, 2016	EF0	6.2 mi	150 yd	0
May 24, 2016	EF1	2.9 mi	50 yd	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	11.02 mi	300 yd	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF1	3.93 mi	200 yd	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	16.52 mi	1,500 yd	0
May 18, 2013	EF0	0.31 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 14, 2012	EF0	0.49 mi	75 yd	0
Jun 16, 2011	EF1	1.02 mi	75 yd	0
May 10, 2010	EF0	0.3 mi	25 yd	0
Jul 31, 2009	EF0	0.38 mi	100 yd	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	9.01 mi	715 yd	0
May 23, 2008	EF2	1.1 mi	75 yd	0
May 23, 2008	EF2	11.8 mi	1,410 yd	0
May 23, 2008	EF0	3.61 mi	100 yd	0
May 23, 2008	EF0	1.6 mi	60 yd	0
May 23, 2008	EF0	5.73 mi	75 yd	0
May 22, 2008	EF1	3.5 mi	150 yd	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	29.09 mi	1,320 yd	0
Jun 16, 2006	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 3, 2005	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 3, 2005	F0	1.8 mi	30 yd	0
Jul 3, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 31, 1996	F1	18 mi	300 yd	0
May 31, 1996	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 3, 1994	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
Aug 3, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 3, 1994	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 30, 1993	F2	4 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 30, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 25, 1990	F3	37 mi	500 yd	0
Apr 25, 1990	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 5, 1978	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 22, 1972	F1	0.5 mi	33 yd	0
May 22, 1972	F2	9.4 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 30, 1972	F3	2.7 mi	200 yd	0
Apr 30, 1972	F4	26.6 mi	77 yd	1
Apr 30, 1972	F3	6.8 mi	440 yd	0
Apr 30, 1972	F3	13.1 mi	300 yd	0
Jun 9, 1971	F2	7.7 mi	117 yd	1
Jun 13, 1970	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 11, 1970	F0	14.7 mi	200 yd	0
Jun 16, 1962	F3	34.6 mi	50 yd	3
May 4, 1960	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 4, 1960	F2	6.1 mi	1,000 yd	0
May 28, 1959	F2	2.3 mi	100 yd	0
Oct 29, 1956	F1	2.5 mi	333 yd	0
Oct 29, 1956	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 4, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 10, 1953	F2	38.8 mi	10 yd	0
May 10, 1953	F1	42.5 mi	10 yd	0

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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.