Tornado History
Washington Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Washington, Kansas. The records below identify 37 tornadoes from 1955 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $27.0M, with 2 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Washington, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 17 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Washington, Kansas with 2 deaths
1983 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 17 miles in Washington, Kansas
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Washington, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 27, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Washington, Kansas, May is the most active month with 17 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1983 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 1973 with at least $25.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 1973 | F3 | Washington, Kansas | 11.9 mi | 100 yd | 2 | 6 | $25.0M |
| May 11, 1966 | F3 | Washington, Kansas | 5.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 26, 1991 | F3 | Washington, Kansas | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 6, 2006 | F2 | Washington, Kansas | 17 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $750K |
| May 9, 1996 | F2 | Washington, Kansas | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| April 26, 1991 | F2 | Washington, Kansas | 3.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 6 | $250K |
| June 27, 1998 | F1 | Washington, Kansas | 4.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $55K |
| November 20, 1973 | F1 | Washington, Kansas | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 17, 2009 | EF1 | Washington, Kansas | 3.95 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| April 11, 2001 | F1 | Washington, Kansas | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $9K |
| May 29, 1959 | F1 | Washington, Kansas | 0.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 5, 2007 | EF1 | Washington, Kansas | 1.38 mi | 200 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.