Tornadoes in Cherokee County
The Storm Prediction Center records 51 tornadoes whose paths touched Cherokee County, Kansas between 1953 and 2025. They killed 7 people and injured 154. The busiest month is May, with 20 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1956. The most recent was on 20 April 2025.
- 51tornadoes
- 7deaths
- 154injuries
- 868per 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 Cherokee County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 21 | 41% |
| F1 / EF1 | 17 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 16% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Cherokee 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 | 9 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Cherokee County
- Deadliest: Chetopa, Kansas tornado4 May 2003, F3, 5 deaths, 34 injuries, 25 miles long
- Strongest and Longest path: Joplin, Missouri tornado3 April 1956, F4, 59 injuries, 41.8 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado20 April 2025, EF1, 24.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Cherokee County
- Chetopa, Kansas tornado4 May 2003, F3, 5 deaths, 34 injuries, 25 miles long
- Edna, Kansas tornado15 March 1982, F3, 1 death, 6 injuries, 30 miles long
- Joplin, Missouri tornado3 April 1956, F4, 59 injuries, 41.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.