Osborne County, Kansas tornadoes

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45confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 28, 2019, EF2. 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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The record

At a glance

Total451950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthJune18 of 45
StrongestF4May 7, 1993
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries19whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

180 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 6May: 13Jun: 18Jul: 3Aug: 2Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 18 of 45 tornadoes.

By time of day

120 12 AM: 0: 2: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 2: 03 PM: 4: 6: 126 PM: 1: 7: 39 PM: 4: 0: 312 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

100 1950: 1: 3: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 31960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 2: 0: 10: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 3: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 12020: 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
16
EF1
22
EF2
4
EF3
1
EF4
2

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

F4, May 7, 1993

1 deaths, 6 injuries Strongest

F4, May 7, 1993

25.5 mile path Longest path

61.9 miles, F4

June 4, 1955, whole path Widest

880 yards, F4

May 7, 1993
Every tornado

All 45 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 28, 2019EF224.41 mi880 yd00
Dec 25, 2016EF01.87 mi50 yd00
Jun 3, 2015EF11.21 mi100 yd00
Jun 3, 2015EF10.97 mi125 yd00
Aug 28, 2014EF00.1 mi25 yd00
May 19, 2011EF00.12 mi25 yd00
Jun 7, 2008EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 7, 2008EF00.1 mi50 yd00
May 29, 2008EF115.96 mi400 yd00
May 5, 2007EF27.5 mi75 yd011
Apr 5, 2005F01 mi20 yd00
Apr 10, 2001F12 mi75 yd00
Apr 10, 2001F113 mi200 yd00
Apr 10, 2001F19 mi100 yd00
May 22, 1999F16 mi50 yd00
Jul 1, 1994F112 mi73 yd00
May 7, 1993F425.5 mi880 yd16
Jul 29, 1992F11 mi73 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F11 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F10.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F11 mi73 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F11 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F10.8 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F12 mi100 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 13, 2026.