Tornado History

Penalosa Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Penalosa, Kansas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 3 matching records from 2012 through 2016. The strongest matching rating is EF0 (Light damage), the latest matching tornado is July 28, 2016, and minimum reported property damage totals N/A.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes3
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property DamageN/A
Avg Length3.7 mi
Avg Width58 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Penalosa, Kansas

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

Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF0 in Penalosa, Kansas with 0 deaths
2012 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 6.74 miles in Penalosa, Kansas
Widest tornado: 75.0 yards in Penalosa, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 14, 2012

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Penalosa, Kansas, April is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2012 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

EF0

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.

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Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2012 with at least N/A in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF0 April 14, 20122012EF0 May 19, 20122012EF0 July 28, 20162016© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 14, 2012EF0Kingman, Kansas0.48 mi50 yd00N/A
May 19, 2012EF0Kingman, Kansas6.74 mi50 yd00N/A
July 28, 2016EF0Kingman, Kansas3.79 mi75 yd00N/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.

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