Tornado History
Gove Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Gove, Kansas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 28 matching records from 2000 through 2024. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is May 1, 2024, and minimum reported property damage totals $292K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Gove, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.1 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Gove, Kansas with 0 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 21.26 miles in Gove, Kansas
Widest tornado: 450.0 yards in Gove, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on May 25, 2010
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Gove, Kansas, May is the most active month with 13 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2008 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $150K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2008 | EF1 | Gove, Kansas | 8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| June 29, 2014 | EF1 | Gove, Kansas | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| October 2, 2017 | EF1 | Gove, Kansas | 0.41 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| May 25, 2010 | EF1 | Gove, Kansas | 9.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 25, 2010 | EF1 | Gove, Kansas | 21.26 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $22K |
| October 28, 2000 | F1 | Gove, Kansas | 2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 28, 2000 | F1 | Gove, Kansas | 1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 9, 2005 | F1 | Gove, Kansas | 1.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 2, 2017 | EF1 | Gove, Kansas | 9.49 mi | 450 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 2, 2017 | EF0 | Gove, Kansas | 0.14 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $4K |
| August 23, 2001 | F0 | Gove, Kansas | 0.5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 16, 2004 | F0 | Gove, Kansas | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.