Tornadoes in Jefferson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 49 tornadoes whose paths touched Jefferson County, Kansas between 1951 and 2024. They killed 18 people and injured 569. The busiest month is May, with 18 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 8 June 1966. The most recent was on 30 April 2024.
- 49tornadoes
- 18deaths
- 569injuries
- 920per 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 Jefferson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 14 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 18 | 37% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 7 | 14% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Jefferson County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 18 |
| Jun | 9 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Jefferson County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Topeka, Kansas tornado8 June 1966, F5, 16 deaths, 450 injuries, 21.1 miles long
- Longest path: Kansas tornado2 April 1956, F3, 4 injuries, 127 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado30 April 2024, EF1, 2.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Jefferson County
- Topeka, Kansas tornado8 June 1966, F5, 16 deaths, 450 injuries, 21.1 miles long
- Rossville, Kansas tornado19 May 1960, F4, 1 death, 92 injuries, 27.5 miles long
- Leavenworth, Kansas tornado8 June 1966, F4, 1 death, 2 injuries, 19.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.