Leavenworth storm history
Storm events recorded in Leavenworth, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
912
Total events
32
Tornadoes
318
Hail
139
Floods
2
Deaths
$54.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This tornado is a continuation of the tornado that formed in Douglas County and crossed the Kansas River into Leavenworth County. As the tornado crossed the Kansas River it became very strong and wide. It produced EF-3 damage to residences along the Kansas River. When the tornado…
Tornado F4 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
8.5 inches of rain fell in the Easton area with flash flooding reported on city streets and roads entering and leaving town. 100 homes or businesses suffered damage with 35 having major damage. One home was destroyed. A nursing home with 40 residents had to be evacuated.
Tornado on the ground 2 miles northwest of Linwood at County Road 25 and Interstate 70. Reported by emergency management and ham radio operator. Video shows the tornado crossed the Kansas Turnpike east of the Eastern Toll Booth, and then proceeded northeast to where it lifted 2 m…
Record flood for Stranger Creek at Easton. More than 10 inches of rain was reported in the headwaters of Stranger Creek in Atchison county. Major flooding was experienced south of Easton into Tonganoxie. The crest at Easton was 25.90 feet or 8.90 feet above flood stage. Extensive…
The tornado, which had formed in Jefferson County, entered southwestern Leavenworth County at around 9:40 pm CDT, 6 miles west-southwest of Tonganoxie. The tornado moved east-northeast and lifted 2 miles north of Basehor at 10:12 pm. The 16 mile long path was as wide as 1/4 mile …
Drought Drought
Leavenworth County KS experienced D2 (Severe) drought from November 1st through November 25th, 2025.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager relayed report of quarter size hail near Eisenhower Road just north of Lansing.
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Multiple reports of tree limbs and power lines down west of Lansing.
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Several reports of tree limbs and power lines down in Lansing. Social media reports also confirm hail covering the ground in several locations with limbs down.
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Large tree snapped near the intersection of Eisenhower Road and Shrine Park Road.
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Social media reported large trees and limbs down near Brookwood Street.
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Social media report of a downed tree damaging a fence at a residence in Lansing.
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Large downed tree and wires near Wolcott Road. Several power outages in the area.
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Social media report of trees and limbs down at a residence.
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Three trees had large branches downed near the University of Saint Mary. Several smaller branches down in the area as well.
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Social media report of a large tree down at a residence.
Drought Drought
Precipitation deficits led to drought developing across portions of southern Leavenworth County by mid October, with this expanding northward to encompass almost all of the county by the end of October.
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Personal weather station recorded a 60 mph wind gust near Easton.
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Large tree broke in half at K92 and Lecompton near Easton.
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Tree down on the west side of Leavenworth.
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Downed wires near County Road 29 west of Lansing.
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Several reports of downed tree limbs and wires in the Leavenworth area.
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Downed wires near Ottawa Street in Leavenworth.
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Downed wires near 156th Street in Basehor.
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Downed wires near Miley Street in Lansing.
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Downed tree at intersection of High Prairie Road and 187th Street southwest of Leavenworth.
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Downed wires and power outages near 7th Street in Leavenworth.
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Downed wires and power outages near Gilman Road near Lansing.
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Downed tree on Tontine Road near Route 5 in Maltby.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported in Basehor.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail reported in Leavenworth.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail reported at Fort Leavenworth.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gust of 52 knots (60 mph) east of Jarbolo.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The ASOS at St. Joseph airport reported a minimum wind chill of 23 degrees below zero at 8z on Feb 20th (temp of minus 7). Wind chills of -17 or colder were reported for multiple time frames between Feb 18 and Feb 20.
Drought Drought
D2 drought carried over from October in Leavenworth County, but drought improved to better than D2 with the Nov 5th issuance of the drought monitor.
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Estimated 60 mph wind gusts between Leavenworth and Atchison.
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Downed power lines and power outages near Lansing.
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Estimated 60 mph wind gust just west of Jarbalo.
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Measured 77 mph wind gust just east of Jarbalo.
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Large tree blocking K-92 Highway near Springdale.
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Measured 81 mph wind gust just east of Jarbalo.
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Large tree downed blocking roadway.
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Measured gust of 80 mph with widespread damage at the Leavenworth County Fair in Tonganoxie.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 30 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 29 | 1 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 30 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 25 | 0 |
| 2011 | 43 | 0 |
| 2010 | 55 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 1 |
| 2008 | 57 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 37 | 3 |
| 2005 | 46 | 0 |
| 2004 | 21 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 2 |
| 2002 | 20 | 2 |
| 2001 | 35 | 0 |
| 2000 | 28 | 1 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 33 | 2 |
| 1995 | 9 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 | 2 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 | 4 | 1 |
| 1970 | 6 | 0 |
| 1969 | 7 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 7 | 2 |
| 1965 | 7 | 1 |
| 1964 | 4 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 3 | 2 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 2 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 2 | 2 |