Tornadoes in Neosho County
The Storm Prediction Center records 36 tornadoes whose paths touched Neosho County, Kansas between 1950 and 2009. They killed 4 people and injured 34. The busiest month is May, with 14 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 4 May 2003. The most recent was on 9 June 2009.
- 36tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 34injuries
- 630per 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 Neosho County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 12 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 25% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Neosho County tornadoes over time
The 2000s only run to 2009, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 2000s | 15 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 14 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Neosho County
- Deadliest and Strongest: McCune, Kansas tornado4 May 2003, F4, 4 deaths, 30 injuries, 33 miles long
- Longest path: Kansas tornado31 May 1954, F2, 48.6 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado9 June 2009, EF0, 1.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Neosho County
- McCune, Kansas tornado4 May 2003, F4, 4 deaths, 30 injuries, 33 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.