Republic County, Kansas tornadoes

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72confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: June 7, 2022, EF1. 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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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

Total721950 to 2025

Per year0.9average since 1950

Peak monthMay41 of 72

StrongestF4May 20, 1957

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries10whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 41 of 72 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 7:00 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 72 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
Jun 7, 2022	EF1	3.06 mi	75 yd	0
May 29, 2018	EF0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0
May 1, 2018	EF0	8.17 mi	125 yd	0
Apr 24, 2016	EF1	12.25 mi	150 yd	2
May 6, 2015	EF1	2.38 mi	75 yd	0
May 6, 2015	EF0	0.01 mi	50 yd	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	1.87 mi	100 yd	0
May 6, 2015	EF2	36.24 mi	800 yd	0
May 6, 2015	EF0	3.15 mi	50 yd	0
May 6, 2015	EF1	2.13 mi	75 yd	0
May 6, 2015	EF2	20.12 mi	400 yd	0
Jun 1, 2014	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0
Jun 1, 2014	EF0	0.09 mi	50 yd	0
Feb 28, 2012	EF0	6.12 mi	100 yd	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	55.22 mi	1,320 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F1	0.5 mi	100 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F0	1 mi	75 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F1	3.5 mi	200 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0
May 24, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 24, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 24, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 24, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 24, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 24, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 24, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 22, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 22, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 22, 2004	F2	2 mi	100 yd	0
May 22, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 22, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 22, 2003	F2	4 mi	450 yd	0
Jun 22, 2003	F1	2 mi	150 yd	0
Jun 22, 2003	F1	3 mi	150 yd	0
Jun 22, 2003	F0	1 mi	75 yd	0
Jun 22, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 13, 2001	F0	5 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 13, 2001	F1	8 mi	300 yd	0
May 8, 2001	F1	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 11, 2001	F1	10 mi	75 yd	0
Apr 11, 2001	F1	17.5 mi	75 yd	0
Jun 13, 1998	F0	0.2 mi	200 yd	0
Jun 15, 1992	F0	0.5 mi	23 yd	0
Mar 13, 1990	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 13, 1990	F2	15 mi	440 yd	0
Mar 13, 1990	F1	13 mi	550 yd	0
Sep 18, 1986	F3	7 mi	500 yd	7
Apr 13, 1986	F0	1 mi	27 yd	0
Sep 28, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0
Jun 19, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 19, 1979	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 14, 1976	F2	38.8 mi	330 yd	1
May 10, 1974	F1	9.4 mi	20 yd	0
Apr 19, 1974	F1	13.9 mi	17 yd	0
Sep 20, 1967	F1	3 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 21, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 27, 1962	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 31, 1961	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 21, 1957	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 20, 1957	F4	44.6 mi	400 yd	0
May 9, 1953	F3	13.5 mi	10 yd	0
May 21, 1952	F2	0.2 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 1, 1951	F1	11 mi	10 yd	0
May 25, 1951	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 8, 1950	F1	0.1 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 12, 2026.