Tornadoes in Edwards County
The Storm Prediction Center records 65 tornadoes whose paths touched Edwards County, Kansas between 1952 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 9. The busiest month is May, with 30 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 4 June 1955. The most recent was on 18 May 2025.
- 65tornadoes
- 1death
- 9injuries
- 1,045per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Edwards County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 19 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 22 | 34% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 18% |
| F3 / EF3 | 10 | 15% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Edwards County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 30 |
| Jun | 17 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Edwards County
- Deadliest: Haviland, Kansas tornado4 May 2007, EF3, 1 death, 2 injuries, 18.2 miles long
- Strongest: Minneola, Kansas tornado4 June 1955, F4, 72.2 miles long
- Longest path: Kansas tornado5 August 1954, F1, 73 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado18 May 2025, EF3, 15.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Edwards County
- Haviland, Kansas tornado4 May 2007, EF3, 1 death, 2 injuries, 18.2 miles long
- Minneola, Kansas tornado4 June 1955, F4, 72.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.