Tornado History

Tonganoxie Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Tonganoxie, Kansas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 1996 through 2009. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is April 25, 2009, and minimum reported property damage totals $3.2M.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$3.2M
Avg Length6.2 mi
Avg Width166 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Tonganoxie, Kansas

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Tonganoxie, Kansas with 0 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 16 miles in Tonganoxie, Kansas
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Tonganoxie, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 5, 1996

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Tonganoxie, Kansas, April 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: 1996 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 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.

$2.6M$260K$26K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2000 with at least $2.6M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 May 11, 20002000EF1 April 25, 20092009F1 June 5, 19961996F0 April 15, 20062006© 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
May 11, 2000F1Leavenworth, Kansas16 mi440 yd00$2.6M
April 25, 2009EF1Leavenworth, Kansas7.24 mi75 yd00$400K
June 5, 1996F1Leavenworth, Kansas0.5 mi100 yd00$250K
April 15, 2006F0Leavenworth, Kansas1 mi50 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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