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Tornado History

Neosho Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Neosho, Kansas. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1954 through 2009, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.6M, with 0 deaths and 4 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes29
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries4
Property Damage$3.6M
Avg Length8.1 mi
Avg Width141 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Neosho, Kansas

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Neosho, Kansas with 0 deaths
2005 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 48.6 miles in Neosho, Kansas
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Neosho, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 31, 1954

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Neosho, Kansas, May is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

5420

Summary: 2005 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
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F1
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F3
Unknown

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 9 recorded events.

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.

$1.8M$182K$18K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2000 with at least $1.8M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 April 21, 20052005F2 April 19, 20002000F2 March 8, 19731973F2 March 8, 19731973F2 May 11, 19731973F2 May 31, 19541954F2 May 31, 19541954F2 November 15, 19881988F1 May 20, 19821982F1 June 3, 19831983F1 November 27, 20052005F1 May 1, 19731973F1 November 15, 19881988F1 April 21, 20052005F1 April 29, 1960F1 May 19, 1960F1 October 4, 1959F0 April 19, 2000F0 May 4, 2003F0 May 30, 1982F0 April 7, 1986F0 June 4, 2000F0 September 13, 2005F0 June 30, 2005EF0 May 1, 2008EF0 May 1, 2008EF0 June 9, 2009Unknown April 26, 1964Unknown July 23, 1955© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 21, 2005F3Neosho, Kansas5 mi200 yd00$200K
April 19, 2000F2Neosho, Kansas15 mi440 yd03$1.8M
March 8, 1973F2Neosho, Kansas12.8 mi440 yd01$250K
March 8, 1973F2Neosho, Kansas8.4 mi440 yd00$250K
May 11, 1973F2Neosho, Kansas0 mi300 yd00$250K
May 31, 1954F2Neosho, Kansas48.6 mi210 yd00$25K
May 31, 1954F2Neosho, Kansas48.6 mi210 yd00$25K
November 15, 1988F2Neosho, Kansas7.5 mi50 yd00$25K
May 20, 1982F1Neosho, Kansas2 mi200 yd00$250K
June 3, 1983F1Neosho, Kansas7 mi50 yd00$250K
November 27, 2005F1Neosho, Kansas6 mi80 yd00$120K
May 1, 1973F1Neosho, Kansas3.6 mi400 yd00$25K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.