Tornadoes in Johnson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 50 tornadoes whose paths touched Johnson County, Kansas between 1952 and 2024. They killed 44 people and injured 224. The busiest month is May, with 20 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 20 May 1957. The most recent was on 19 May 2024.
- 50tornadoes
- 44deaths
- 224injuries
- 1,056per 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 Johnson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 24 | 48% |
| F1 / EF1 | 16 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Johnson County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 9 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 9 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Johnson County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Overland Park, Kansas tornado20 May 1957, F5, 44 deaths, 207 injuries, 69.4 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado19 May 2024, EF1, 2.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Johnson County
- Overland Park, Kansas tornado20 May 1957, F5, 44 deaths, 207 injuries, 69.4 miles long
- Kansas City, Kansas tornado22 May 1952, F4, 3 injuries, 26.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.