Tornado History
Pawnee Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pawnee, Kansas. The records below identify 45 tornadoes from 1950 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.2M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Pawnee, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 19 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Pawnee, Kansas with 0 deaths
1965 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 23.9 miles in Pawnee, Kansas
Widest tornado: 1,100.0 yards in Pawnee, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Mar 27, 2004
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Pawnee, Kansas, May is the most active month with 19 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1965 was the most active year with 3 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 1993 with at least $1.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1950 | F4 | Pawnee, Kansas | 14.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| May 18, 2013 | EF4 | Pawnee, Kansas | 7 mi | 1100 yd | 0 | 0 | $140K |
| April 30, 1972 | F3 | Pawnee, Kansas | 17 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 29, 1956 | F3 | Pawnee, Kansas | 14.9 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 13, 1970 | F2 | Pawnee, Kansas | 8.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 30, 1974 | F2 | Pawnee, Kansas | 7.7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 18, 1979 | F2 | Pawnee, Kansas | 15.8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 2, 1988 | F2 | Pawnee, Kansas | 5 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 17, 2019 | EF2 | Pawnee, Kansas | 3.32 mi | 490 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 7, 1993 | F1 | Pawnee, Kansas | 4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| June 20, 1978 | F1 | Pawnee, Kansas | 11.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 24, 2011 | EF1 | Pawnee, Kansas | 4.67 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $110K |
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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.