Tornadoes in Morris County
The Storm Prediction Center records 41 tornadoes whose paths touched Morris County, Kansas between 1953 and 2023. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is May, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 2 April 1956. The most recent was on 19 April 2023.
- 41tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 11injuries
- 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 Morris County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 20 | 49% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 24% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Morris County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 12 |
| Jun | 10 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Morris County
- Strongest and Longest path: Kansas tornado2 April 1956, F3, 4 injuries, 127 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado19 April 2023, EF2, 5.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.