Tornadoes in Russell County
The Storm Prediction Center records 84 tornadoes whose paths touched Russell County, Kansas between 1952 and 2024. They killed 1 person and injured 10. The busiest month is May, with 32 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 7 May 1993. The most recent was on 19 May 2024.
- 84tornadoes
- 1death
- 10injuries
- 948per 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 Russell County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 55 | 65% |
| F1 / EF1 | 17 | 20% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 7% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 2% |
Russell 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 | 8 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 32 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 20 |
| Aug | 9 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Russell County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Dorrance, Kansas tornado7 May 1993, F4, 1 death, 6 injuries, 25.5 miles long
- Longest path: Kansas tornado29 October 1956, F3, 2 injuries, 28.7 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado19 May 2024, EF1, 1.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Russell County
- Dorrance, Kansas tornado7 May 1993, F4, 1 death, 6 injuries, 25.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.