Tornadoes in Wabaunsee County
The Storm Prediction Center records 54 tornadoes whose paths touched Wabaunsee County, Kansas between 1953 and 2025. They killed 7 people and injured 205. The busiest month is May, with 24 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 8 June 1974. The most recent was on 19 May 2025.
- 54tornadoes
- 7deaths
- 205injuries
- 680per 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 Wabaunsee County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 22 | 41% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 26% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 5 | 9% |
Wabaunsee 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 | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 5 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Wabaunsee County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Emporia, Kansas tornado8 June 1974, F4, 6 deaths, 177 injuries, 37.5 miles long
- Longest path: Kansas tornado2 April 1956, F3, 4 injuries, 127 miles long
- Most recent: Kansas tornado19 May 2025, EF0, 0.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Wabaunsee County
- Emporia, Kansas tornado8 June 1974, F4, 6 deaths, 177 injuries, 37.5 miles long
- Wamego, Kansas tornado19 May 1960, F4, 12 injuries, 20.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.