Wilson County, Kansas tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: April 27, 2024, EFU. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril10 of 24
StrongestF2Mar 24, 1954
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 5Apr: 10May: 4Jun: 2Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 10 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 33 PM: 2: 5: 46 PM: 2: 0: 29 PM: 4: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 3: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 7: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
8
EF1
8
EF2
5
Unknown
3

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

F2, March 24, 1954

22.2 mile path Longest path

39.3 miles, F2

May 16, 1957, whole path Widest

880 yards, F2

March 24, 1954
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 27, 2024EFU0.01 mi10 yd00
Apr 27, 2024EFU0.01 mi10 yd00
Apr 27, 2024EFU0.01 mi10 yd00
Apr 26, 2024EF11.28 mi60 yd00
Apr 26, 2024EF00.99 mi150 yd00
Apr 26, 2024EF26.71 mi100 yd00
Apr 26, 2024EF28.47 mi300 yd00
Jul 7, 2016EF00.11 mi50 yd00
Apr 7, 2015EF00.05 mi50 yd00
May 1, 2008EF00.58 mi50 yd00
May 1, 2008EF00.67 mi50 yd00
Mar 30, 2006F110 mi75 yd00
Mar 30, 2006F02.5 mi50 yd00
Apr 28, 2003F00.5 mi75 yd00
May 20, 1982F10.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 24, 1973F120.9 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 1972F220 mi100 yd00
Jun 17, 1964F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 6, 1963F117.8 mi10 yd00
Jun 13, 1961F11 mi50 yd00
Mar 26, 1961F12 mi10 yd00
Mar 5, 1961F12 mi10 yd00
May 16, 1957F239.3 mi200 yd00
Mar 24, 1954F222.2 mi880 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 26, 20265 NW SycamoreNot 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 13, 2026.