Tornadoes in Butler County
The Storm Prediction Center records 97 tornadoes whose paths touched Butler County, Kansas between 1950 and 2025. They killed 32 people and injured 255. The busiest month is May, with 29 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 26 April 1991. The most recent was on 14 September 2025.
- 97tornadoes
- 32deaths
- 255injuries
- 678per 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 Butler County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 60 | 62% |
| F1 / EF1 | 19 | 20% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 1% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 4% |
Butler County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 29 |
| Jun | 28 |
| Jul | 10 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Butler County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Derby, Kansas tornado26 April 1991, F5, 17 deaths, 225 injuries, 46 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado14 September 2025, Unknown rating, 0.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Butler County
- Derby, Kansas tornado26 April 1991, F5, 17 deaths, 225 injuries, 46 miles long
- Towanda, Kansas tornado10 June 1958, F4, 15 deaths, 5 injuries, 9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.