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Tornado History

Lawrence Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Lawrence, Kansas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 1993 through 2003. The strongest matching rating is F2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is May 8, 2003, and minimum reported property damage totals $6.5M.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries6
Property Damage$6.5M
Avg Length1.8 mi
Avg Width101 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Lawrence, Kansas

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Lawrence, Kansas with 0 deaths
1993 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 6 miles in Lawrence, Kansas
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Lawrence, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 21, 1993

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Lawrence, Kansas, September is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1993 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 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.

$6.4M$640K$64K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2003 with at least $6.4M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 May 8, 20032003F1 October 4, 19981998F0 September 21, 19931993F0 September 21, 19931993© 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
May 8, 2003F2Douglas, Kansas0.7 mi250 yd06$6.4M
October 4, 1998F1Douglas, Kansas6 mi100 yd00$75K
September 21, 1993F0Douglas, Kansas0.3 mi30 yd00$5K
September 21, 1993F0Douglas, Kansas0.3 mi25 yd00N/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.