Tornado History
Rush Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Rush, Kansas. The records below identify 53 tornadoes from 1950 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $716K, with 0 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Rush, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 24 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Rush, Kansas with 0 deaths
2012 was the most active year with 12 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (20 events)
Longest tornado: 18 miles in Rush, Kansas
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Rush, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 9 on May 25, 2012
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Rush, Kansas, May is the most active month with 24 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2012 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 1968 with at least $250K 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 18, 1968 | F3 | Rush, Kansas | 0.5 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 8 | $250K |
| April 21, 2001 | F2 | Rush, Kansas | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| June 10, 1964 | F2 | Rush, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 30, 1973 | F2 | Rush, Kansas | 0.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 21, 1951 | F2 | Rush, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 25, 2012 | EF2 | Rush, Kansas | 9.2 mi | 950 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 25, 2012 | EF2 | Rush, Kansas | 1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 25, 2012 | EF2 | Rush, Kansas | 5.8 mi | 650 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 14, 2012 | EF1 | Rush, Kansas | 17.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $125K |
| May 4, 1950 | F1 | Rush, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 3, 1970 | F1 | Rush, Kansas | 10.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 17, 1974 | F1 | Rush, Kansas | 13.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.