Labette 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.
43
Tornado reports
235
Hail reports
68
Floods since 1996
712
All events
3
Deaths
$84.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Labette County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 43 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.
The same tornado that formed 3 miles south of Cherryvale at 1930 CST in eastern Montgomery County, the tornado entered western Labette County at 1934 CST, 10 miles southwest of Dennis. Moving northeast around 35 mph, the tornado passed 4 miles south of Dennis at 1940 CST. At 1945…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Continued runoff from a couple heavy rainfall episodes from the 26th through the 30th produced areal flooding across portions of Labette county, as well as river flooding along the Neosho River, and its associated tributaries. Several rural and some city roads were closed due to …
An F1 tornado entered Labette County from Oklahoma near Victory road about 3 miles southwest of Chetopa. The tornado tracked to the east-northeast where it struck 2 homes and a mobile home. The mobile home was destroyed and the 2 other homes were damaged. Twelve minor injuries oc…
In Bartlett, the following were either heavily damaged or destroyed: 24 farm dwellings and service buildings, and 40 pieces of farm machinery and equipment.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust measured at Parsons Tri-City Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was damage to an animal shed from strong winds in addition to some broken tree branches in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust at the Parsons Tri-City Airport ASOS site.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few very large tree limbs were knocked down.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Car was stuck in flood water on Hwy 400 with water across all four lanes.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs and powerlines were reported down initially by law enforcement. A damage survey the following day found straight line wind damage with much of the damage to trees across town including quite a bit of damage to the city park. There was a tree that fell onto a ho…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous streets were flooded with 4.41 inches of rainfall measured.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A car was swept off of the road due to flowing water.
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
While severe drought conditions (D2) started the month, there were rounds of showers and thunderstorms to improve the status through the month. All but a sliver in a far southern portion of the county improved to moderate drought (D1) in the first week of the month. This sliver d…
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions (D2) expanded from the southeast corner of the county at the end of February to the rest of the county to start the month. These persisted through the entirety. There is a small area of moderate drought (D1) in the far north central portion of the county…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding reports along with reports across the county, an estimated 5 to 8 inches of snow fell across Labette County. The highest reported snowfall total was 6.3 inches about two miles northwest of Parsons.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported to law enforcement that water was covering Highway 160 near Mound Valley. In addition, law enforcement reported a high-water rescue in the vicinity of 13000 and Elk roads.
Hail Hail
Labette County Dispatch reported nickel sized hail.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down across a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed in Parsons.
High Wind High Wind
A 65 mph wind gust was recorded at Parsons Tri-City Airport at 3:56 PM CDT. Time and durations of high winds was estimated based on surrounding reports and observations.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A snowfall total of 7.7 inches was reported in Bartlett. Based on additional reports, around 5 to 8 inches of snow fell across Labette County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A snowfall total of 6.4 inches was reported about three miles south southwest of Oswego. This is supported by other observations across Labette County between 4 and 6 inches. A few traffic accidents were noted across the county with snowy and icy road conditions present; possible…
Drought Drought
Most of the county remains in severe drought conditions (D2). There was a slight improvement in the far northern portion of the county to moderate drought (D1).
Drought Drought
Drought conditions during September worsened to severe drought (D2) in all areas of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This was a measured wind gust from a home weather observing station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated wind gust of 70 mph.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were reported down via social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dime sized hail was reported along with 70 mph winds.
Flood Flood
KGGF radio reports partial flooding on U.S. Highway 166 between Lyons and Mead Road.
Hail Hail
There was hail reported between Edna and Bartlett ranging from a quarter to ping pong ball size.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind estimated by broadcast media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a house from the strong winds. There were two minor injuries, but they were treated on scene. No one was transported to the hospital.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind led to a roof being blown off an older barn near Angola. Some trees were reported down across the county.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Reported of a brief funnel cloud over the Chetopa area. Did not last long and dissipated quickly.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
This is a 24 hour rainfall total of 1.50 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Law enforcement estimated a tenth of an inch of ice and stated that the roads were horrible across the county due to slick conditions. There were several vehicular accidents with a couple of suspected or possible injuries reported.
Drought Drought
The far western areas of the county improved to moderate drought (D1) during the month of October. All other areas improved to abnormally dry (D0).
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 28 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 2 |
| 2015 | 26 | 5 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 | 53 | 1 |
| 2010 | 28 | 0 |
| 2009 | 33 | 1 |
| 2008 | 29 | 2 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 1 |
| 2005 | 17 | 2 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 44 | 7 |
| 2002 | 33 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 1 |
| 2000 | 14 | 5 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 4 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 3 | 0 |
| 1959 | 3 | 2 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 3 | 3 |
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