Stevens County, Kansas tornadoes

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25confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: April 11, 2015, EF0. 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

Total251950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay12 of 25
StrongestF4May 5, 1993
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries5whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 2May: 12Jun: 6Jul: 1Aug: 3Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 12 of 25 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 23 PM: 1: 5: 76 PM: 2: 4: 29 PM: 1: 1: 012 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

50 1950: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 5: 2: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 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
14
EF1
4
EF2
4
EF3
2
EF4
1

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

F2, June 23, 1951

1 deaths, 5 injuries Strongest

F4, May 5, 1993

23 mile path Longest path

117.2 miles, F2

May 18, 1977, whole path Widest

1,200 yards, F3

May 5, 1993
Every tornado

All 25 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 11, 2015EF00.52 mi50 yd00
Jun 19, 2007EF00.8 mi50 yd00
Jun 3, 2005F00.2 mi10 yd00
Aug 16, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
Aug 16, 2004F00.4 mi100 yd00
Apr 6, 2001F17 mi150 yd00
Jun 4, 1999F10.5 min/a00
May 31, 1996F02 mi100 yd00
May 26, 1996F313 mi200 yd00
Jul 2, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 22, 1995F23.5 mi200 yd00
May 22, 1995F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 22, 1995F00.2 mi30 yd00
May 22, 1995F00.2 mi50 yd00
Sep 7, 1994F00.1 mi20 yd00
May 5, 1993F423 mi880 yd00
May 5, 1993F318.5 mi1,200 yd00
Jun 6, 1989F11 mi100 yd00
Aug 5, 1977F00.1 mi13 yd00
May 18, 1977F2117.2 mi50 yd00
May 17, 1977F010.3 mi30 yd00
Jun 10, 1965F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 16, 1962F10.1 mi300 yd00
May 27, 1953F20.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 23, 1951F20.1 mi10 yd15
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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.