Tornado History
Lane Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lane, Kansas. The records below identify 45 tornadoes from 1953 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $158K, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lane, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 29 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Lane, Kansas with 0 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 10 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (18 events)
Longest tornado: 14.4 miles in Lane, Kansas
Widest tornado: 1,220.0 yards in Lane, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 7 on May 23, 2008
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lane, Kansas, May is the most active month with 29 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 10 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 2008 with at least $65K 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 | F3 | Lane, Kansas | 13.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 30, 1972 | F3 | Lane, Kansas | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $2K |
| May 23, 2008 | EF1 | Lane, Kansas | 1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $65K |
| May 15, 1991 | F1 | Lane, Kansas | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 16, 2004 | F1 | Lane, Kansas | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| April 23, 1976 | F1 | Lane, Kansas | 14.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 17, 1971 | F1 | Lane, Kansas | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| April 9, 1953 | F1 | Lane, Kansas | 0.4 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 9, 1969 | F1 | Lane, Kansas | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 23, 2008 | EF1 | Lane, Kansas | 8.1 mi | 1220 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 23, 2008 | EF1 | Lane, Kansas | 4.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 25, 2008 | EF1 | Lane, Kansas | 3 mi | 100 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.