Tornado History
Greenwood Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Greenwood, Kansas. The records below identify 47 tornadoes from 1951 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $26.9M, with 0 deaths and 18 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Greenwood, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Greenwood, Kansas with 0 deaths
1961 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 21 miles in Greenwood, Kansas
Widest tornado: 1,144.0 yards in Greenwood, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Mar 26, 1961
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Greenwood, Kansas, May is the most active month with 13 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1961 was the most active year with 4 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 2018 with at least $13.7M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 1956 | F4 | Greenwood, Kansas | 15.5 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 5 | $250K |
| June 26, 2018 | EF3 | Greenwood, Kansas | 9.15 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 8 | $13.7M |
| April 26, 1991 | F3 | Greenwood, Kansas | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 26, 1991 | F3 | Greenwood, Kansas | 10 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| July 7, 2016 | EF3 | Greenwood, Kansas | 4.19 mi | 1144 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 7, 2016 | EF2 | Greenwood, Kansas | 3.59 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.8M |
| March 15, 1982 | F2 | Greenwood, Kansas | 1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 26, 1961 | F2 | Greenwood, Kansas | 2 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| June 10, 1968 | F2 | Greenwood, Kansas | 1.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| June 4, 1973 | F2 | Greenwood, Kansas | 5.9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 7, 1986 | F2 | Greenwood, Kansas | 8.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 15, 1964 | F2 | Greenwood, Kansas | 0.8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.