Kiowa 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.
64
Tornado reports
396
Hail reports
10
Floods since 1996
744
All events
11
Deaths
$255.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Kiowa County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 64 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.
This killer tornado started in Comanche county and crossed into Kiowa county at 2003 CST / 2103 CDT. It curved north then northwest before making a complete loop northwest of Greensburg. Thus, the path was 25.8 miles. This tornado destroyed nearly 95 percent of the town of Greens…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A NWS storm survey confirmed reports of a tornado. Some damage included broken power poles, tree trunk snaped, an irrigation pivot broken and tossed.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A NWS storm survey confirmed reports of a tornado with damage including snapped power poles, debarked trees, tossed irrigation pivots, and other damage.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This strong tornado developed west of Greensburg and became intense by the time it crossed into Edwards county at 842 PM CDT. In Kiowa county it did EF3 damage. Damage was done to outbuildings, trees, power lines, farm machinery and pivot irrigation sprinklers. The ground was sco…
This tornado moved slowly east/northeast at first and then turned south/southeast striking two farms. One person was thrown from the house and into the yard.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet site UP430 recorded a 64 mph wind gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A public report of 5.5 inches of snow fallen.
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported 1 inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a snapped utility pole reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A personal weather station, Kents station, recorded a 71 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station UP323 2.3 E Greensburg (UPR) recorded a 58 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station UP372 2.3 W Mullinville reported a 66 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency management reported roads washed out in southwest Kiowa County. Time estimated.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Short-lived satellite tornado off of the larger main votex farther east. Total path just under 3 miles and width no more than 50 yards with peak winds of 90 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station UP372 2.3 W Mullinville (UPR) recorded a wind gust of 66 mph. Another nearby station recorded a 61 mph wind gust a half hour prior.
High Wind High Wind
A mesonet measured a wind gust of 58 mph.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills consistently moving into Extreme Cold Warning Criteria with wind chills dropping as low as -22F on 2/20 at 6:57 AM. Gusts up to 27 mph were reached during the event.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One and one half inches of snow measure at Greensburg.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Five inches of snow was reported by Kiowa County Emergency Management.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road over highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 65 mph wind gust was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall report of 2.39 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall report of 2.54 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall report of 1.80 inches.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A 24 hour rainfall report of 1.00 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Five inches of snow was measured at Haviland.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall estimated at 4.5 inches in Mullinville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 6 inches of snow fell at Greensburg.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 8 inches at Greensburg.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 8 inches fell 6 NW of Belvidere.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was significant tree damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A semi truck was blown over on the highway.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 3 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 23 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 22 | 2 |
| 2012 | 32 | 4 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 2 |
| 2008 | 34 | 10 |
| 2007 | 48 | 14 |
| 2006 | 14 | 1 |
| 2005 | 28 | 0 |
| 2004 | 30 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 | 39 | 5 |
| 2001 | 35 | 1 |
| 2000 | 29 | 1 |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| 1998 | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 39 | 1 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 14 | 1 |
| 1993 | 10 | 2 |
| 1992 | 9 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 10 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 5 | 1 |
| 1956 | 3 | 2 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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