Tornadoes in Montgomery County
The Storm Prediction Center records 38 tornadoes whose paths touched Montgomery County, Kansas between 1954 and 2024. They killed 1 person and injured 28. The busiest month is May, with 17 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 15 March 1982. The most recent was on 27 April 2024.
- 38tornadoes
- 1death
- 28injuries
- 590per 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 Montgomery County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 23 | 61% |
| F1 / EF1 | 7 | 18% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 3% |
Montgomery 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 | 6 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 17 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Montgomery County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Tyro, Kansas tornado15 March 1982, F3, 1 death, 1 injury, 6 miles long
- Longest path: Oklahoma tornado26 March 1961, F2, 26 injuries, 49.6 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado27 April 2024, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Montgomery County
- Tyro, Kansas tornado15 March 1982, F3, 1 death, 1 injury, 6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.