Tornado History
Nickerson Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Nickerson, Kansas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 11 matching records from 1997 through 2019. The strongest matching rating is EF3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is May 5, 2019, and minimum reported property damage totals $350K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Nickerson, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Nickerson, Kansas with 0 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 3.7 miles in Nickerson, Kansas
Widest tornado: 350.0 yards in Nickerson, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on Apr 24, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Nickerson, Kansas, April is the most active month with 6 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 6 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 2015 with at least $250K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2015 | EF3 | Reno, Kansas | 3.7 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 5, 2019 | EF1 | Reno, Kansas | 0.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 5, 2019 | EF1 | Reno, Kansas | 0.14 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 18, 1997 | F0 | Reno, Kansas | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 18, 1997 | F0 | Reno, Kansas | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 24, 2007 | EF0 | Reno, Kansas | 0.03 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 24, 2007 | EF0 | Reno, Kansas | 0.03 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 24, 2007 | EF0 | Reno, Kansas | 0.03 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 24, 2007 | EF0 | Reno, Kansas | 0.03 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 24, 2007 | EF0 | Reno, Kansas | 0.03 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 24, 2007 | EF0 | Reno, Kansas | 0.03 mi | 25 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.