Kiowa storm history
Storm events recorded in Kiowa, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
736
Total events
64
Tornadoes
394
Hail
10
Floods
11
Deaths
$255.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 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 |