Crawford storm history
Storm events recorded in Crawford, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
774
Total events
38
Tornadoes
233
Hail
100
Floods
4
Deaths
$53.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 105 mph traveled along a 6 mile path before entering Barton County Missouri. The tornado continue for a total of 10 miles before lifting SE of Mindenmines, Missouri. This was the second …
Damaging wind gusts occurred across much of the southern half of Crawford County. Damage occurred to numerous structures, trees, power poles, and crops. The most concentrated damage occurred at Southeast High School where the roof of the gymnasium was torn off. The baseball, soft…
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell near Arma.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell north of Girard.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 4 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of multiple large trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An off duty firefighter measured 60 mph wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were down in Pittsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The fire department measured 60 mph winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was snapped and split in half.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of street flooding from the heavy rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall of 2.78 inches, with 2.30 inches occurring within 70 minutes.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown onto a home causing minor to moderate damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall caused some significant cropland flooding between Highway 171 and East 510th Road. This also impacted low water areas along Highway 69 with water reported on the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
City fire departments responded to several reported stranded and flooded vehicles in high water with in city limits.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A NWS storm survey determined that straight line winds as high as 73 mph caused damage to several roofs and downed large branches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees and power poles were snapped due to high winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds estimated from 65 to 70 mph caused damage to a homes roof and overturned a semi truck on US Highway 69.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
An arctic airmass slid into southeast Kansas during the overnight hours of February 19-20, bringing extreme cold and wind chills in the -10 to -30 degree range across most of the region.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light snowfall began to push into Crawford County during the early morning hours of February 18 before more moderate to heavy snowfall occurred during the afternoon and evening. Between 4.4 to 5 inches of snow was reported across Crawford County, causing multiple schools to close…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light freezing drizzle began during the evening of February 11 before stratiform precipitation changed to snow during the early morning of February 12. Between 2-3 inches of snow were reported across Crawford County.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
An arctic airmass slid into southeastern Kansas during the overnight hours of January 20-21 bringing extreme cold and windchills in the -5 to -15 degree range across most of the region.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
An arctic airmass slid into southeastern Kansas during the overnight hours of January 20-21 bringing extreme cold and windchills in the -5 to -15 degree range across most of the region.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Precipitation started as a light snow during the evening of January 9 with the snow then continuing overnight into the afternoon hours of January 10. Snow amounts between 4 and 6 inches fell across the county. A public report of a measured storm total of 5.9 inches of snow was re…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light, freezing drizzle turned into mixed precipitation, with freezing drizzle, snow, and freezing rain occurring between January 4-6, 2025. Co-op and CoCoRaHS observers measured between 0.2 and 1.0 inches of snow near Pittsburg, Kansas over a two-day period beginning on January …
Drought Drought
A period of significant rains fell across the region early in the month with 3 to 5 inches of rainfall measured at some locations. This allowed for drought improvements to Abnormally Dry (D0) drought by the end of the month despite little or no rain fall through the last three we…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles and lines were reported down causing power outages. One power line fell on an occupied vehicle. No injuries were reported.
Drought Drought
Little or no rain fall through the first 29 days of the month which allowed Extreme (D3) Drought to develop across the County. Impacts across the region occurred over larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw impacts with ground water levels falling. Crop and vegetation …
Drought Drought
Limited periods of rainfall through the month allowed Severe (D2) Drought to develop across the County. Impacts across the region occurred over larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw impacts with ground water levels falling. Crop and vegetation growth showed signs of …
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were broken southeast of Pittsburg, Kansas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts to 60 mph occurred south of Beulah near Highway 7 and Highway 126.
Hail Hail
Social media report of hail to the size of quarters in Arma, Kansas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media report of numerous trees down or uprooted. South side house gutters were damaged, with shingles blown off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of estimated wind gusts of 50-60 mph in Pittsburg, Crawford County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal flag pole was knocked over by high winds.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell along the Neosho and Crawford county line.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail fell just south of Chicopee.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Precipitation started as a light rain and snow mixture during the early morning of February 12 before changing over to snow later in the morning before moving out by early afternoon. A report of a measured storm total of 1.1 inches of snow was received from a CoCoRaHS observer 0.…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A broad area of precipitation overspread a below freezing airmass over southeastern Kansas. The combination of cold temperatures and precipitation produced widespread reports of a glaze to a tenth of an inch of ice. Roads were impacted and schools closed.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 32 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 45 | 2 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 36 | 2 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 34 | 0 |
| 2012 | 36 | 0 |
| 2011 | 32 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 36 | 0 |
| 2008 | 27 | 0 |
| 2007 | 28 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 1 |
| 2005 | 24 | 2 |
| 2004 | 17 | 1 |
| 2003 | 30 | 2 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 2 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 1 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 2 |
| 1987 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 | 8 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 | 1 |
| 1982 | 10 | 4 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 5 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 3 | 2 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 2 |
| 1960 | 5 | 0 |
| 1958 | 5 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |