Tornadoes in Dickinson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 50 tornadoes whose paths touched Dickinson County, Kansas between 1950 and 2023. They killed 1 person and injured 20. The busiest month is June, with 15 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 25 May 2016. The most recent was on 22 July 2023.
- 50tornadoes
- 1death
- 20injuries
- 590per 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 Dickinson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 16 | 32% |
| F1 / EF1 | 21 | 42% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 4% |
Dickinson County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 10 |
| Jun | 15 |
| Jul | 8 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Dickinson County
- Deadliest: Junction City, Kansas tornado11 June 2008, EF3, 1 death, 3 injuries, 15.3 miles long
- Strongest: Solomon, Kansas tornado25 May 2016, EF4, 8 injuries, 25.1 miles long
- Longest path: Kansas tornado9 July 1982, F1, 30 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado22 July 2023, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Dickinson County
- Junction City, Kansas tornado11 June 2008, EF3, 1 death, 3 injuries, 15.3 miles long
- Solomon, Kansas tornado25 May 2016, EF4, 8 injuries, 25.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.