Sumner County, Kansas tornadoes

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88confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: July 17, 2021, EF0. 2026 so far: 3 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

Total881950 to 2025

Per year1.2average since 1950

Peak monthMay41 of 88

StrongestF5May 25, 1955

Deaths106whole paths, see note

Injuries727whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 41 of 88 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 6:00 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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

EF5

Unknown

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 88 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jul 17, 2021	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 5, 2019	EF0	0.79 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 2019	EFU	1.11 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 30, 2018	EF0	3.73 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2016	EF0	1.06 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF0	0.4 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF0	0.47 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF0	0.42 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF0	0.57 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF1	7.39 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	18.11 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	40.66 mi	1,500 yd	0	2
Jun 16, 2009	EF0	0.78 mi	55 yd	0	0
May 15, 2009	EF0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 25, 2009	EF0	0.53 mi	70 yd	0	0
Mar 23, 2009	EF0	0.45 mi	75 yd	0	0
Mar 2, 2008	EF0	0.8 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 10, 2007	EF0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 27, 2004	F2	3 mi	110 yd	0	0
Aug 27, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	55 yd	0	0
Aug 27, 2004	F0	n/a	55 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 2004	F3	4 mi	75 yd	0	2
Jun 12, 2004	F0	1.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 29, 2004	F1	3.5 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 29, 2004	F3	2.5 mi	500 yd	0	0
May 29, 2004	F3	2.5 mi	600 yd	0	1
May 29, 2004	F0	1 mi	60 yd	0	0
May 29, 2004	F1	6 mi	500 yd	0	0
May 12, 2004	F1	2.5 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 2002	F0	0.5 mi	55 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 2002	F0	3 mi	110 yd	0	0
May 8, 2002	F0	5 mi	220 yd	0	0
May 8, 2002	F0	1 mi	110 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2001	F0	1 mi	110 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2001	F0	1 mi	110 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2001	F0	1 mi	110 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2001	F0	1 mi	110 yd	0	0
May 5, 2001	F0	0.5 mi	55 yd	0	0
Sep 7, 1999	F0	0.5 mi	110 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F4	24 mi	880 yd	6	150
May 3, 1999	F1	12 mi	440 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1998	F0	0.5 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1998	F0	1 mi	110 yd	0	0
May 24, 1998	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 29, 1997	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 25, 1997	F0	9 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 25, 1997	F2	8 mi	1,700 yd	0	0
Apr 9, 1994	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 16, 1991	F1	9 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 16, 1991	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1991	F0	16 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 26, 1991	F3	67 mi	500 yd	0	0
May 14, 1990	F0	0.5 mi	27 yd	0	0
May 14, 1990	F0	1 mi	27 yd	0	0
May 14, 1990	F0	1 mi	27 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F3	22 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 1984	F0	3 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 2, 1979	F0	0.1 mi	13 yd	0	0
Jun 16, 1975	F1	13.7 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 30, 1974	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 1973	F1	8.2 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1970	F0	2.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 31, 1969	F1	2 mi	250 yd	0	0
May 22, 1968	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 16, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 20, 1965	F0	9.6 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1965	F3	62.5 mi	100 yd	0	10
Mar 16, 1965	F4	82.7 mi	300 yd	0	7
Jul 20, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 27, 1960	F2	23.2 mi	77 yd	0	2
May 24, 1957	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 24, 1957	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 5, 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
May 25, 1955	F5	56.4 mi	1,320 yd	80	273
May 25, 1955	F5	28.4 mi	500 yd	20	280
Mar 18, 1954	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 2, 1953	F1	0.2 mi	250 yd	0	0
May 10, 1953	F2	38.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 10, 1953	F1	42.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 30, 1953	F0	16.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 1952	F2	3.3 mi	60 yd	0	0

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Mar 5, 2026	3 WNW Mayfield	Not yet rated
Mar 5, 2026	5 SW Mayfield	Not yet rated
Mar 5, 2026	8 S Milan	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.