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Tornado History
Seward Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Seward, Kansas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 11 matching records from 1993 through 2017. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is May 18, 2017, and minimum reported property damage totals N/A.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Seward, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in Seward, Kansas with 2 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 15.4 miles in Seward, Kansas
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Seward, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 5, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Seward, Kansas, May is the most active month with 8 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 1993 with at least N/A in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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, 2011 | EF2 | Stafford, Kansas | 8.4 mi | 500 yd | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| May 4, 2007 | EF1 | Stafford, Kansas | 5.7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 5, 2007 | EF1 | Stafford, Kansas | 15.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 14, 2012 | EF1 | Stafford, Kansas | 9.75 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 7, 1993 | F0 | Stafford, Kansas | 0.5 mi | 15 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 20, 2001 | F0 | Stafford, Kansas | 0.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 5, 2007 | EF0 | Stafford, Kansas | 1.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 8, 2008 | EF0 | Stafford, Kansas | 0.81 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 8, 2008 | EF0 | Stafford, Kansas | 0.51 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 18, 2017 | EF0 | Stafford, Kansas | 0.58 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 18, 2017 | EF0 | Stafford, Kansas | 0.56 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/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.