Tornado History
Labette Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Labette, Kansas. The records below identify 43 tornadoes from 1954 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $79.1M, with 1 deaths and 41 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Labette, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 15 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Labette, Kansas with 1 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (19 events)
Longest tornado: 24 miles in Labette, Kansas
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Labette, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jun 4, 2000
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Labette, Kansas, May is the most active month with 15 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2003 was the most active year with 7 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 2000 with at least $71.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 1959 | F4 | Labette, Kansas | 8.2 mi | 440 yd | 1 | 1 | $25K |
| April 19, 2000 | F3 | Labette, Kansas | 21 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 27 | $71.0M |
| March 15, 1982 | F3 | Labette, Kansas | 24 mi | 167 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 31, 1958 | F3 | Labette, Kansas | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 15, 1982 | F2 | Labette, Kansas | 2 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 1, 1954 | F2 | Labette, Kansas | 5.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 22, 1954 | F2 | Labette, Kansas | 11.2 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 27, 1959 | F2 | Labette, Kansas | 7.2 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 4, 2003 | F1 | Labette, Kansas | 12 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| March 14, 1990 | F1 | Labette, Kansas | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 6, 2006 | F1 | Labette, Kansas | 4 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 12 | $225K |
| April 12, 1964 | F1 | Labette, Kansas | 3.6 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.