Sedgwick County, Kansas tornadoes

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91confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: April 29, 2022, EF3. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total911950 to 2025

Per year1.2average since 1950

Peak monthMay24 of 91

StrongestF5Apr 26, 1991

Deaths26whole paths, see note

Injuries499whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 24 of 91 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

EF5

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

All 91 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Apr 29, 2022	EF3	12.65 mi	250 yd	0	3
May 6, 2015	EF0	0.32 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	16.48 mi	300 yd	0	1
Apr 8, 2015	EF0	3.09 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF2	4.61 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF0	0.8 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	13.2 mi	1,760 yd	0	38
Jun 9, 2011	EF0	0.44 mi	65 yd	0	0
Sep 15, 2010	EF0	0.38 mi	75 yd	0	0
Sep 15, 2010	EF0	0.66 mi	75 yd	0	0
Sep 15, 2010	EF0	0.4 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 10, 2010	EF1	5.09 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 15, 2009	EF0	0.36 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2009	EF1	3.15 mi	75 yd	0	2
Jun 12, 2008	EF0	0.13 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jul 3, 2005	F0	0.5 mi	55 yd	0	0
Jul 9, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 20, 2001	F0	0.5 mi	55 yd	0	0
Jul 6, 1999	F0	0.5 mi	n/a	0	0
Jul 6, 1999	F0	0.5 mi	n/a	0	0
Jul 6, 1999	F0	0.5 mi	n/a	0	0
May 3, 1999	F4	24 mi	880 yd	6	150
Apr 5, 1999	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 5, 1999	F0	2 mi	350 yd	0	0
Nov 9, 1998	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 22, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jul 31, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jul 6, 1993	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 5, 1992	F1	3.7 mi	100 yd	0	0
Sep 5, 1992	F1	6.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 5, 1992	F2	3 mi	200 yd	0	1
Jun 19, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 16, 1991	F3	20 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1991	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1991	F1	16 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1991	F5	46 mi	440 yd	17	225
Apr 26, 1991	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 26, 1991	F0	2 mi	73 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 1990	F0	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 2, 1988	F1	6.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 5, 1987	F1	1.5 mi	200 yd	0	2
Jun 22, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1984	F0	0.8 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1984	F1	10 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1984	F2	2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1984	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1984	F1	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 14, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 29, 1981	F0	0.2 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 8, 1981	F0	0.2 mi	17 yd	0	0
Aug 23, 1974	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 13, 1974	F0	40.2 mi	27 yd	0	0
Oct 25, 1973	F1	0.1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Oct 11, 1973	F2	0.7 mi	200 yd	0	15
May 26, 1973	F3	4.3 mi	400 yd	0	1
May 26, 1973	F1	3.8 mi	100 yd	3	0
Jun 2, 1971	F0	0.4 mi	233 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 1969	F4	8.7 mi	700 yd	0	6
Sep 20, 1965	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 20, 1965	F2	43.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 3, 1965	F3	0.1 mi	400 yd	0	27
May 13, 1965	F3	62.5 mi	100 yd	0	10
Apr 3, 1964	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1963	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 27, 1960	F2	23.2 mi	77 yd	0	2
Aug 28, 1960	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 12, 1960	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1960	F3	7.1 mi	440 yd	0	6
May 4, 1959	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 1959	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 1959	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1958	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	6
Jun 7, 1958	F3	5 mi	1,760 yd	0	1
Jun 21, 1957	F0	2.3 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 1, 1956	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 30, 1956	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 27, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 27, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 4, 1954	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 9, 1954	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1954	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1953	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 21, 1953	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	3
Jun 25, 1950	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Apr 23, 2026	6 NE Valley Center	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.

Cities

Cities in Sedgwick County

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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.