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Tornado History

Zenda Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Zenda, Kansas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 7 matching records from 2002 through 2017. The strongest matching rating is EF1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is May 19, 2017, and minimum reported property damage totals N/A.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property DamageN/A
Avg Length2.5 mi
Avg Width69 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Zenda, Kansas

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Zenda, Kansas with 0 deaths
2012 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 5.86 miles in Zenda, Kansas
Widest tornado: 125.0 yards in Zenda, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 19, 2012

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Zenda, Kansas, May 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.

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Summary: 2012 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 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 2002 with at least N/A in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 May 19, 20122012F0 May 7, 20022002EF0 May 10, 20102010EF0 April 14, 20122012EF0 May 19, 20122012EF0 May 19, 20122012EF0 May 19, 20172017© 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 19, 2012EF1Kingman, Kansas5.7 mi50 yd00N/A
May 7, 2002F0Kingman, Kansas0.3 mi110 yd00N/A
May 10, 2010EF0Kingman, Kansas2.73 mi125 yd00N/A
April 14, 2012EF0Kingman, Kansas1.29 mi50 yd00N/A
May 19, 2012EF0Kingman, Kansas5.86 mi50 yd00N/A
May 19, 2012EF0Kingman, Kansas1.35 mi50 yd00N/A
May 19, 2017EF0Kingman, Kansas0.32 mi50 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.