Tornado History
Howell Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Howell, Kansas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 16 matching records from 2001 through 2024. The strongest matching rating is EF3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is June 18, 2024, and minimum reported property damage totals $192K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Howell, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Howell, Kansas with 0 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 17.3 miles in Howell, Kansas
Widest tornado: 1,800.0 yards in Howell, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Mar 28, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Howell, Kansas, May is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2007 was the most active year with 3 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 2001 with at least $190K 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 24, 2016 | EF3 | Ford, Kansas | 14.7 mi | 675 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| April 10, 2001 | F2 | Ford, Kansas | 17.3 mi | 380 yd | 0 | 0 | $190K |
| November 16, 2015 | EF2 | Ford, Kansas | 11.94 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 24, 2016 | EF2 | Ford, Kansas | 15.6 mi | 1800 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| March 28, 2007 | EF1 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 9.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 24, 2015 | EF1 | Ford, Kansas | 4.32 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 26, 2019 | EF1 | Ford, Kansas | 1.86 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 26, 2019 | EF1 | Ford, Kansas | 1.83 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 12, 2021 | EF1 | Ford, Kansas | 7.14 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 28, 2007 | EF0 | Ford, Kansas | 7.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 28, 2007 | EF0 | Ford, Kansas | 0.92 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 2, 2009 | EF0 | Ford, Kansas | 0.3 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.