Tornado History
Clark Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Clark, Kansas. The records below identify 41 tornadoes from 1955 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $75K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Clark, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Clark, Kansas with 0 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 8 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (24 events)
Longest tornado: 11.3 miles in Clark, Kansas
Widest tornado: 3,170.0 yards in Clark, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 8 on May 23, 2008
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Clark, Kansas, May is the most active month with 18 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2008 was the most active year with 8 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 1994 with at least $50K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | Clark, Kansas | 11.3 mi | 3170 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 9, 1994 | F2 | Clark, Kansas | 0.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| July 28, 1972 | F2 | Clark, Kansas | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 17, 1955 | F2 | Clark, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 14, 1956 | F1 | Clark, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 31, 1999 | F1 | Clark, Kansas | 4.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 4, 2007 | EF1 | Clark, Kansas | 2.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 23, 2007 | EF1 | Clark, Kansas | 7.8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 23, 2008 | EF1 | Clark, Kansas | 7.1 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 23, 2008 | EF1 | Clark, Kansas | 1.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 23, 2008 | EF1 | Clark, Kansas | 10 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 14, 2012 | EF1 | Clark, Kansas | 6.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/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.