Labette storm history
Storm events recorded in Labette, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
693
Total events
43
Tornadoes
227
Hail
65
Floods
3
Deaths
$84.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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).
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported nickel sized hail.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported one inch hail.
Drought Drought
There was improvement in the far western areas of the county where severe drought shrunk to only a small areas of western Labette county. The remainder of the county remained in either moderate drought (D1) or abnormally dry (D0).
Drought Drought
The Northern and Eastern portions of Labette county improved to abnormally dry (D0) during the month of August. Southwest portions of the county remained in severe drought (D2).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
It was reported that trees and power lines were down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
It was reported that trees and powerlines were down.
Drought Drought
Moderate drought (D2) continued across most of the county with no change for the month of July. The southeast parts of the county only remained abnormally dry (D1) and also did not change.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a tree uprooted in the 1400 block of Morton Avenue.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought (D3) over the northwest portions of the county improved during the beginning of the month, as much needed rainfall led to conditions improving to Severe Drought (D2).
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Extreme drought (D3) expanded across the northwest portion of county during the first part of April. Severe drought (D2) was found elsewhere.
High Wind High Wind
Tri City Airport near Parsons measured a wind gust of 67 mph. Power poles and trees were down across Highway 59 near Altamont. They have had both cars and tractor-trailers blown off the road.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Dispatch reports US Highway 59 was closed due to zero visibility from dust and smoke between Altamont and Parsons. Winds were in excess of 70 mph. Dirt from a recently plowed field was picked up and lofted with these strong winds. Additional debris was blown across the road with …
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) continued across the county.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |