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Tornado History

Elmdale Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Elmdale, Kansas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 7 matching records from 1998 through 2023. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is April 19, 2023, and minimum reported property damage totals $50K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$50K
Avg Length2.9 mi
Avg Width199 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Elmdale, Kansas

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Elmdale, Kansas with 0 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 11.59 miles in Elmdale, Kansas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Elmdale, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 19, 2023

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Elmdale, Kansas, April is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$50K$5K$500$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $50K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 April 19, 20232023EF1 May 19, 20172017EF1 April 19, 20232023EF0 June 12, 20082008F0 June 13, 19981998EF0 April 19, 20232023EF0 April 19, 20232023© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
April 19, 2023EF2Chase, Kansas11.59 mi880 yd00N/A
May 19, 2017EF1Chase, Kansas0.8 mi60 yd00N/A
April 19, 2023EF1Chase, Kansas1.28 mi200 yd00N/A
June 12, 2008EF0Chase, Kansas3.53 mi75 yd00$50K
June 13, 1998F0Chase, Kansas0.5 mi55 yd00N/A
April 19, 2023EF0Chase, Kansas0.2 mi25 yd00N/A
April 19, 2023EF0Chase, Kansas2.12 mi100 yd01N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.