Tornado History
Meade Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Meade, Kansas. The records below identify 56 tornadoes from 1952 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.6M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Meade, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 21 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Meade, Kansas with 0 deaths
1955 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (19 events)
Longest tornado: 22 miles in Meade, Kansas
Widest tornado: 2,000.0 yards in Meade, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 7 on Jun 17, 1955
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Meade, Kansas, June is the most active month with 21 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1955 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 2015 with at least $750K 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 25, 1973 | F3 | Meade, Kansas | 5.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 21, 1958 | F2 | Meade, Kansas | 12.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 17, 1955 | F2 | Meade, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 9, 2005 | F2 | Meade, Kansas | 9.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 16, 2015 | EF2 | Meade, Kansas | 18.28 mi | 2000 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 24, 2015 | EF2 | Meade, Kansas | 10.3 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 24, 2015 | EF1 | Meade, Kansas | 6.6 mi | 1200 yd | 0 | 0 | $750K |
| May 15, 2003 | F1 | Meade, Kansas | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| April 14, 1976 | F1 | Meade, Kansas | 21.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 18, 2008 | EF1 | Meade, Kansas | 1.37 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $85K |
| March 28, 2007 | EF1 | Meade, Kansas | 6.27 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| May 15, 2003 | F1 | Meade, Kansas | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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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.