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Tornado History
Anderson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Anderson, Kansas. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1954 through 2010, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.4M, with 3 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Anderson, Kansas with 3 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 69.5 miles in Anderson, Kansas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Anderson, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Feb 28, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Anderson, 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.
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 1981 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 1964 | F4 | Anderson, Kansas | 19.4 mi | 880 yd | 3 | 9 | $250K |
| July 20, 1956 | F3 | Anderson, Kansas | 69.5 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 23, 1981 | F2 | Anderson, Kansas | 1.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 8, 2003 | F2 | Anderson, Kansas | 15 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 3 | $1.1M |
| April 21, 1961 | F2 | Anderson, Kansas | 7.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 20, 1974 | F2 | Anderson, Kansas | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 27, 1955 | F2 | Anderson, Kansas | 27 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 11, 1982 | F1 | Anderson, Kansas | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 5, 1969 | F1 | Anderson, Kansas | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| February 28, 2007 | EF1 | Anderson, Kansas | 9.42 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 8, 2010 | EF0 | Anderson, Kansas | 0.07 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| May 25, 1960 | F0 | Anderson, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
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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.