Tornadoes in Anderson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 15 tornadoes whose paths touched Anderson County, Kansas between 1954 and 2010. They killed 3 people and injured 12. The busiest month is May, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 12 April 1964. The most recent was on 8 June 2010.
- 15tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 12injuries
- 259per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Anderson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 5 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 3 | 20% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 33% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 7% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Anderson County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2010, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Anderson County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Lone Elm, Kansas tornado12 April 1964, F4, 3 deaths, 9 injuries, 19.4 miles long
- Longest path: Kansas tornado20 July 1956, F3, 69.5 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado8 June 2010, EF0, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Anderson County
- Lone Elm, Kansas tornado12 April 1964, F4, 3 deaths, 9 injuries, 19.4 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.