Rush County, Kansas tornadoes

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55confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: September 19, 2023, EF0. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total551950 to 2025

Per year0.7average since 1950

Peak monthMay24 of 55

StrongestF3Jun 18, 1968

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries8whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 24 of 55 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 8:00 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

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 55 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
Sep 19, 2023	EF0	1.67 mi	25 yd	0
Jul 5, 2019	EF0	0.4 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 15, 2017	EF0	0.62 mi	50 yd	0
Dec 25, 2016	EF0	1.15 mi	30 yd	0
May 24, 2016	EF0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
May 28, 2013	EF0	0.62 mi	75 yd	0
May 25, 2012	EF1	2.77 mi	200 yd	0
May 25, 2012	EF1	1.32 mi	100 yd	0
May 25, 2012	EF2	5.8 mi	650 yd	0
May 25, 2012	EF2	1 mi	150 yd	0
May 25, 2012	EF1	1.89 mi	350 yd	0
May 25, 2012	EF2	9.2 mi	950 yd	0
May 25, 2012	EF1	1.9 mi	150 yd	0
May 25, 2012	EF0	2.7 mi	100 yd	0
May 25, 2012	EF0	0.6 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF0	0.9 mi	75 yd	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF1	4.68 mi	100 yd	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF1	17.2 mi	200 yd	0
May 24, 2011	EF0	1.32 mi	150 yd	0
May 24, 2011	EF0	6.15 mi	1,200 yd	0
May 24, 2011	EF0	0.64 mi	75 yd	0
May 25, 2008	EF0	0.5 mi	25 yd	0
May 25, 2008	EF0	1.1 mi	100 yd	0
May 25, 2008	EF0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
May 25, 2008	EF0	0.5 mi	25 yd	0
May 25, 2008	EF0	1.9 mi	150 yd	0
May 31, 2007	EF0	0.54 mi	30 yd	0
Jul 3, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
Apr 10, 2005	F1	1.4 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 14, 2004	F0	0.4 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 14, 2004	F0	0.6 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 13, 2001	F0	9 mi	150 yd	0
Apr 21, 2001	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 21, 2001	F0	2.2 mi	75 yd	0
Apr 21, 2001	F2	1.5 mi	100 yd	0
Apr 21, 2001	F0	1.5 mi	75 yd	0
May 31, 1996	F1	18 mi	300 yd	0
May 24, 1990	F0	18 mi	10 yd	0
May 19, 1978	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 17, 1974	F1	13.6 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 30, 1973	F2	0.2 mi	100 yd	0
Apr 30, 1972	F3	17 mi	77 yd	0
Sep 3, 1970	F1	10.1 mi	300 yd	0
Jun 18, 1968	F3	0.5 mi	220 yd	8
Jun 10, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 10, 1964	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 19, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Sep 1, 1963	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 17, 1963	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 15, 1961	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 13, 1958	F1	2.5 mi	27 yd	0
Sep 23, 1951	F0	0.8 mi	100 yd	0
Aug 23, 1951	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 21, 1951	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 4, 1950	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
May 17, 2026	6 NNE Ash Valley	Not 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 12, 2026.