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Tornado History

Coffey Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Coffey, Kansas. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1950 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.2M, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes26
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries5
Property Damage$3.2M
Avg Length2.0 mi
Avg Width96 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Coffey, Kansas

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Coffey, Kansas with 0 deaths
1982 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1950s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 19.8 miles in Coffey, Kansas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Coffey, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 5, 1982

Monthly Distribution

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

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June
July
August
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October
November
December

Summary: In Coffey, Kansas, May is the most active month with 12 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

3210

Summary: 1982 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
F2
F4
Unknown

Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 7 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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1992 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F4 April 2, 19561956F2 November 20, 19731973F2 May 26, 19641964F2 April 10, 19541954F2 September 21, 19551955F1 October 7, 19921992F1 May 27, 19831983F1 April 28, 19501950F1 June 8, 19511951F1 July 3, 19581958F0 May 5, 19821982F0 May 28, 19821982F0 May 5, 19821982F0 May 27, 19831983F0 May 8, 2003EF0 May 13, 2009EF0 May 13, 2009EF0 June 20, 2009EF0 June 8, 2010EF0 May 2, 2018EF0 May 6, 2024EF0 May 6, 2024Unknown July 5, 1954Unknown March 26, 1961Unknown November 17, 1958Unknown June 13, 1961© 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
April 2, 1956F4Coffey, Kansas4.5 mi880 yd05$25K
November 20, 1973F2Coffey, Kansas1 mi33 yd00$250K
May 26, 1964F2Coffey, Kansas0 mi33 yd00$25K
April 10, 1954F2Coffey, Kansas0 mi33 yd00$2K
September 21, 1955F2Coffey, Kansas0.3 mi33 yd00$2K
October 7, 1992F1Coffey, Kansas0.5 mi50 yd00$2.5M
May 27, 1983F1Coffey, Kansas4 mi50 yd00$250K
April 28, 1950F1Coffey, Kansas19.8 mi33 yd00$25K
June 8, 1951F1Coffey, Kansas0.8 mi600 yd00$250
July 3, 1958F1Coffey, Kansas1 mi33 yd00N/A
May 5, 1982F0Coffey, Kansas0 mi33 yd00$25K
May 28, 1982F0Coffey, Kansas0 mi33 yd00$25K

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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.