Tornado History

Chapman Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Chapman, Kansas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 5 matching records from 2005 through 2019. The strongest matching rating is EF4 (Devastating damage), the latest matching tornado is May 21, 2019, and minimum reported property damage totals $20.2M.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes5
Total Deaths1
Total Injuries8
Property Damage$20.2M
Avg Length9.3 mi
Avg Width406 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Chapman, Kansas

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Chapman, Kansas with 1 deaths
2019 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 21.61 miles in Chapman, Kansas
Widest tornado: 900.0 yards in Chapman, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 21, 2019

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Chapman, Kansas, May is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

20

Summary: 2019 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF1
EF3
EF4
EFU

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 1 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$20.2M$2.0M$202K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $20.2M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF4 May 25, 20162016EF3 June 11, 20082008EF1 May 21, 20192019F0 November 27, 20052005EFU May 21, 20192019© OpenStreetMap contributors
This map covers the wider location—not your exact property.Measure the closest recorded track to a street address in or near Chapman, Kansas.
Measure distance free

Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
May 25, 2016EF4Dickinson, Kansas21.61 mi900 yd05N/A
June 11, 2008EF3Dickinson, Kansas12.9 mi880 yd13$20.2M
May 21, 2019EF1Dickinson, Kansas7.48 mi100 yd00N/A
November 27, 2005F0Dickinson, Kansas1.5 mi100 yd00N/A
May 21, 2019EFUDickinson, Kansas3.1 mi50 yd00N/A
Did any of these records occur near a property you care about?Use an exact street address for a property-centered preview around Chapman, Kansas.
Check a Chapman, Kansas address

Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

Terms · Privacy