Ellsworth storm history
Storm events recorded in Ellsworth, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
855
Total events
50
Tornadoes
374
Hail
33
Floods
1
Deaths
$23.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF4 Tornado
Tornado scoured and dug out a section gravel road about 4 to 5 inches deep. Home was swept off foundation and destroyed with small stair case remaining in center. Debris from home was tossed into adjacent tree line to the northeast. Numerous trees around the house were snapped an…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Freezing drizzle caused numerous accidents across the county. A 42 year old Wichita, Kansas woman died in one such accident along Interstate 70 near Wilson, Kansas when the vehicle she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming semi tractor trailer. The driver was also serio…
One to two inches of ice accumulated across Ellsworth County during the ice storm. This resulted in approximately 500 downed power poles and 2000 downed lines. Damage to the electrical infrastructure is estimated at $9.8 million. There was also widespread damage to trees but the …
Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced widespread 4 to 7 inch rainfall amounts across primarily the southeastern three-quarters of Ellsworth County from the late afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. This caused widespread countywide flash flo…
High Wind High Wind
A 60 mph wind gust was measured at the Ellsworth Airport at 215 PM. Several other wind gusts in excess of 50 mph were observed from late morning through early afternoon.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over 29th Road about three miles north of Highway 40.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Northeast Main Street is closed in Ellsworth due to water over the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated wind gusts around 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts estimated to be around 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reported a semi blown over at Mile Marker 222 on I-70 from thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust from a Union Pacific weather station.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust recorded by the Kansas State Mesonet site in Lorraine, Kansas.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief tornado was reported. No damage was found.
Blizzard Blizzard
While there were not explicit observations and reports of blizzard conditions in the county, there were several reports and observations in surrounding area that support blizzard conditions across the northwestern portions of the county. This included I-70 being shut down from Sa…
High Wind High Wind
While no reports explicitly came from within the county, surrounding observations and reports suggest sustained winds of 40 mph lasted for several hours, and wind gusts likely hit 60 mph during the late morning or early afternoon hours. Timing of high winds is estimated.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A snowfall total of 5 inches was reported near Kanopolis Lake. Based on additional reports, around 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across Ellsworth County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A snowfall total of 3 inches was reported in Ellsworth. Based on additional observations, around 2 to 3 inches fell across Ellsworth County.
Blizzard Blizzard
The combination of increasing snow intensity with the winds resulted in blizzard conditions beginning in the morning hours and continuing for around eight hours. There was hazardous travel on many roadways in part due to drifting snow. At least one vehicular accident was reported…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A long duration winter storm event impacted the area which started as freezing drizzle as well as freezing rain and snow with some sleet mixed in. The storm total snowfalls ranged from 7 to 10 inches with the highest values in the southeast quadrant of the county. There were a co…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter measured wind gusts up to 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter estimated wind gusts around 60 to 65 mph. An empty tank was blown off of a trailer.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotters in Ellsworth estimated wind gusts up to 65 mph. There were also images on social media of large tree branches down in Ellsworth.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported via social media of a home with part of the roof blown off five miles northeast of Ellsworth KS. Tree limbs were reported down in Ellsworth KS. Time was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported an estimated 60 mph wind gust with an eight inch tree limb down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported an estimated wind gust of 70 mph with 0.85 inches of rain in 15 minutes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported an estimated wind speed of 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds were making for difficult driving conditions. Wind gusts were estimated to be around 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust from a trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter estimated winds over 80 mph in Ellsworth. Large tree limbs were down. Law enforcement reported power outages in Ellsworth.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report from a home weather station.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Broadcast media (KWCH TV) reported ping-pong ball sized hail. An image was sent via social media.
Hail Hail
Kansas Highway Patrol reported an accident occurred after a driver slowed down due to due to blowing dust and no visibility along Interstate 70. Three individuals were transported to the hospital with injuries.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions improved across all areas of the county to either normal conditions or abnormally dry (D0).
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 1 |
| 2024 | 32 | 1 |
| 2023 | 27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 | 27 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 1 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 1 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 34 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 2 |
| 2011 | 46 | 1 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 39 | 4 |
| 2007 | 20 | 3 |
| 2006 | 36 | 1 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 25 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 48 | 3 |
| 2001 | 35 | 2 |
| 2000 | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 | 19 | 2 |
| 1998 | 25 | 2 |
| 1997 | 12 | 3 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 11 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 10 | 2 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 13 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 2 |
| 1974 | 8 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 3 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 5 | 1 |
| 1964 | 3 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 4 | 0 |
| 1957 | 4 | 1 |
| 1956 | 4 | 2 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 3 | 3 |