Tornadoes in Douglas County
The Storm Prediction Center records 46 tornadoes whose paths touched Douglas County, Kansas between 1951 and 2021. They killed 1 person and injured 68. The busiest month is May, with 15 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 28 May 2019. The most recent was on 15 March 2021.
- 46tornadoes
- 1death
- 68injuries
- 1,009per 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 Douglas County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 28% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 30% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 26% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 9% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Douglas County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2021, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 9 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 15 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 7 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Douglas County
- Deadliest: Lawrence, Kansas tornado19 June 1981, F3, 1 death, 33 injuries, 7.7 miles long
- Strongest: Lawrence, Kansas tornado28 May 2019, EF4, 4 injuries, 29.1 miles long
- Longest path: Kansas tornado26 May 1955, F2, 66.2 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado15 March 2021, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Douglas County
- Lawrence, Kansas tornado19 June 1981, F3, 1 death, 33 injuries, 7.7 miles long
- Lawrence, Kansas tornado28 May 2019, EF4, 4 injuries, 29.1 miles long
- Kansas City, Kansas tornado22 May 1952, F4, 3 injuries, 26.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.