Tornado History
Sheridan Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sheridan, Kansas. The records below identify 49 tornadoes from 1957 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.2M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Sheridan, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 26 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Sheridan, Kansas with 0 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 12 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (19 events)
Longest tornado: 18.75 miles in Sheridan, Kansas
Widest tornado: 1,760.0 yards in Sheridan, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on May 22, 2008
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Sheridan, Kansas, May is the most active month with 26 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 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 1970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 1970 | F3 | Sheridan, Kansas | 6.6 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 18, 2025 | EF3 | Sheridan, Kansas | 4.24 mi | 230 yd | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| May 18, 2025 | EF3 | Sheridan, Kansas | 0.33 mi | 416 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 23, 2008 | EF2 | Sheridan, Kansas | 11 mi | 1760 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| May 22, 2008 | EF2 | Sheridan, Kansas | 9.37 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $750K |
| May 9, 2015 | EF2 | Sheridan, Kansas | 18.75 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| May 18, 2025 | EF2 | Sheridan, Kansas | 0.34 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| September 5, 1972 | F2 | Sheridan, Kansas | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 12, 1995 | F2 | Sheridan, Kansas | 0.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 29, 1959 | F1 | Sheridan, Kansas | 7.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 22, 2008 | EF1 | Sheridan, Kansas | 3.1 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 11, 2010 | EF1 | Sheridan, Kansas | 3.48 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
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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.