Anderson County, Kansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
176
Hail reports
80
Floods since 1996
540
All events
3
Deaths
$19.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Anderson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A tornado formed 5 miles southeast of Colony and traveled a 15 mile path northeast before entering Linn county and dissipating. While in Anderson county the tornado injured 3 people, destroyed 7 homes and seriously damaged 2 others.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines blown down in Garnett.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Also observed pea size hail.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager relayed public report with pictures of quarter size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Storm survey found straight-line wind damage found consistent with a downburst. Estimated peak winds of 65-70 MPH. Two areas of outdoor sheds badly damaged or completely destroyed, a few power poles snapped and occasional 2 to 4 inch tree branches broken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Storm survey was conducted and found damage consistent with a downburst wind event. High end damage included broken power and light poles, destroyed farm outbuildings and numerous downed trees and large branches (hardwood). Wind core was 2 mi wide and 6 mi long. Estimated peak wi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Kansas State Mesonet site Welda 3E recorded a 58 mph gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
COOP observer at Colony in Anderson County measured 5 inches of snow.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two water rescues occurred from their vehicles east of Garnett.
Flood Flood
Water rescue occurred south of 2300 and Meade.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail in Lone Elm.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail in Garnett.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water rescue reported near Bush City.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Emergency Manager estimated 5-6 inches of snow in Garnett.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A long duration winter storm event hit the region. All of the area endured freezing drizzle and freezing rain Saturday afternoon and Saturday night January 4th and 5th before changing over to sleet and snow. Ice accumulations across Anderson County were estimated to be around one…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter estimated 60 mph wind gust south of Greeley.
Hail Hail
Time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail south of Garnett.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts range from 60-70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM estimates wind gusts of 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees and tree branches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Dispatch reports several road closures in and around Garnett.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage with 4 to 6 inch tree limbs downed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads remained closed south of Garnett as of 1:48 AM cdt. Campground near cedar creek reservoir was closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof blown off from house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated gust of 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail reported.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The Kansas mesonet showed wind chills of -25 to -40F for much of the day on December 22nd. That data was available via http://mesonet.k-state.edu/weather/windchill/ .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of 65 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 60 mph reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mix of sleet and freezing rain with thunderstorms produced between one quarter and one half inch of sleet and freezing rain across much of the county. The sleet turned to snow with anywhere from 6 to 8 inches of snow measured across the county. In addition, north winds of 20 to…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported 70 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Many roads closed, flood prone areas experiencing high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of creek flowing over 1300 Rd west of Highway 169.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water flowing across SW 300 Rd from Lone Elm to Colony.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported 70 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to windows and trees, and a six inch diameter tree snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 90 to 100 mph winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Machine shop damaged, shed totally destroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS received a public report of estimated wind gusts to around 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Report of up to 3.25 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 40 | 0 |
| 2018 | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 1 |
| 2009 | 21 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 30 | 3 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 27 | 1 |
| 2002 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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