Tornadoes in Jackson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 44 tornadoes whose paths touched Jackson County, Kansas between 1950 and 2023. They killed 6 people and injured 119. The busiest month is May, with 15 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 19 May 1960. The most recent was on 12 May 2023.
- 44tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 119injuries
- 671per 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 Jackson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 16 | 36% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 20% |
| F2 / EF2 | 11 | 25% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 9% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 5% |
Jackson 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 | 10 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 15 |
| Jun | 8 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Jackson County
- Deadliest: Westmoreland, Kansas tornado31 May 1978, F3, 3 deaths, 1 injury, 37 miles long
- Strongest: Rossville, Kansas tornado19 May 1960, F4, 1 death, 92 injuries, 27.5 miles long
- Longest path: Kansas tornado2 April 1956, F3, 4 injuries, 127 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado12 May 2023, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Jackson County
- Westmoreland, Kansas tornado31 May 1978, F3, 3 deaths, 1 injury, 37 miles long
- Rossville, Kansas tornado19 May 1960, F4, 1 death, 92 injuries, 27.5 miles long
- Circleville, Kansas tornado6 August 1962, F4, 3 injuries, 11 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.