Tornadoes in Geary County
The Storm Prediction Center records 24 tornadoes whose paths touched Geary County, Kansas between 1951 and 2019. They killed 1 person and injured 56. The busiest month is May, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 11 June 2008. The most recent was on 15 August 2019.
- 24tornadoes
- 1death
- 56injuries
- 624per 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 Geary County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 8 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 38% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 8% |
Geary County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2019, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Geary County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Junction City, Kansas tornado11 June 2008, EF3, 1 death, 3 injuries, 15.3 miles long
- Longest path: Kansas tornado13 March 1990, F2, 55 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado15 August 2019, Unknown rating, 3.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Geary County
- Junction City, Kansas tornado11 June 2008, EF3, 1 death, 3 injuries, 15.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.