Tornado History
Hodgeman Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hodgeman, Kansas. The records below identify 52 tornadoes from 1955 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.1M, with 0 deaths and 4 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Hodgeman, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 25 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Hodgeman, Kansas with 0 deaths
1972 was the most active year with 9 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (14 events)
Longest tornado: 26.2 miles in Hodgeman, Kansas
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Hodgeman, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 8 on May 22, 1972
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Hodgeman, Kansas, May is the most active month with 25 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1972 was the most active year with 9 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 1972 with at least $250K 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 30, 1972 | F4 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 24.3 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| May 16, 1991 | F3 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 22 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| March 28, 2007 | EF3 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 12.65 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 0 | $210K |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 4.8 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 19, 1964 | F2 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 13, 1968 | F2 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 0 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 17, 1959 | F2 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $2K |
| May 22, 1972 | F2 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 9.4 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 22, 1972 | F2 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 5.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 14, 1976 | F1 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 15.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 26, 2019 | EF1 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 1.27 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
| April 12, 1955 | F1 | Hodgeman, Kansas | 4.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.