Tornado History
Ness Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Ness, Kansas. The records below identify 45 tornadoes from 1955 through 2016, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.0M, with 0 deaths and 4 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Ness, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 21 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Ness, Kansas with 0 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 16.44 miles in Ness, Kansas
Widest tornado: 1,500.0 yards in Ness, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on May 23, 2008
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Ness, Kansas, May 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: 2008 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 1990 with at least $2.5M 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 | F4 | Ness, Kansas | 2.3 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 25, 1990 | F3 | Ness, Kansas | 4 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 28, 2007 | EF3 | Ness, Kansas | 16.44 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 0 | $325K |
| June 16, 1962 | F3 | Ness, Kansas | 2.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| April 30, 1972 | F3 | Ness, Kansas | 2.7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 30, 1972 | F3 | Ness, Kansas | 6.8 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | Ness, Kansas | 6.41 mi | 715 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | Ness, Kansas | 8.52 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 9, 1971 | F2 | Ness, Kansas | 7.7 mi | 117 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| May 28, 1959 | F2 | Ness, Kansas | 2.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 4, 1960 | F2 | Ness, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF2 | Ness, Kansas | 11.8 mi | 1410 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.