Tornado History
Mitchell Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Mitchell, Kansas. The records below identify 48 tornadoes from 1950 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $7.5M, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Mitchell, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 20 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Mitchell, Kansas with 0 deaths
1992 was the most active year with 12 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 23.5 miles in Mitchell, Kansas
Widest tornado: 2,000.0 yards in Mitchell, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 12 on Jun 15, 1992
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Mitchell, Kansas, June is the most active month with 20 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1992 was the most active year with 12 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 1992 with at least $2.8M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 1992 | F4 | Mitchell, Kansas | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 29, 1956 | F3 | Mitchell, Kansas | 1.1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 15, 1992 | F3 | Mitchell, Kansas | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 9, 1967 | F2 | Mitchell, Kansas | 10.2 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 5 | $2.5M |
| April 24, 2008 | EF2 | Mitchell, Kansas | 10.93 mi | 1050 yd | 0 | 0 | $750K |
| May 29, 2008 | EF2 | Mitchell, Kansas | 7.9 mi | 2000 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| May 8, 1950 | F2 | Mitchell, Kansas | 12.6 mi | 660 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 15, 1992 | F2 | Mitchell, Kansas | 3.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 15, 1992 | F2 | Mitchell, Kansas | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 15, 1992 | F2 | Mitchell, Kansas | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 15, 1992 | F2 | Mitchell, Kansas | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 28, 2019 | EF2 | Mitchell, Kansas | 1.28 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
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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.