Lyon storm history
Storm events recorded in Lyon, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
1,024
Total events
48
Tornadoes
372
Hail
88
Floods
13
Deaths
$60.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Another tornado developed 3 miles southwest of Reading. This tornado proceeded to hit the town of Reading producing EF3 damage in the city. The tornado continued on a path that took it into Osage County Kansas where it produced additional damage before lifting approximately 4 mil…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Flooding over the Kansas turnpike at mile marker 118. This shut down the northbound lanes. A 21 year old male driver hydroplaned and lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle left the road and was then swept downstream by the flood waters. He was not able to survive.
From the Emporia Gazette newspaper: An Emporia man died this morning from injuries resulting from a tree falling on top of him. The man, 49, was transported by ground to Newman Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. According to a press release, Lyon County Ambulance an…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS station KEMP Emporia. Two measured gusts to 59 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads closed across the Lyon County, including roads that rarely flood.
Hail Hail
Pictures of hail up to slightly bigger than golfball size sent by Slack.
Hail Hail
Quarter to half dollar size hail covering the ground at Northern Heights High School.
Hail Hail
Hail covering the ground.
Hail Hail
Time estimated from radar. Relayed through Slack by KVOE radio.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KEMP asos measured 61 mph gust as outflow ahead of storms briefly brought down strong low level jet winds.
Blizzard Blizzard
A mix of sources estimated between 4 and 8 inches of snow across Lyon County with the lowest across the south and highest across the north. Spotter estimated 6 inches 5 miles northwest of Reading. Emporia ASOS observation showed wind gusts in excess of 35 mph and visibilities of …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emporia Municipal Airport asos kemp.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency services were called to six locations in Emporia to help motorists who had driven into flood waters and become stranded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Commercial street flooded near and south of 8th avenue. Water that is several inches deep were affecting businesses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees damaged with limbs as large as 12 to 18 inches diameter downed on homes, cars, and power lines. Time estimated from radar.
Flood Flood
KVOE radio reported One-hundred-and-forty-two-mile Creek was out of its bank.
Flood Flood
Elm Creek out of its banks, many county roads damaged. Waters beginning to recede by 10am CST.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief tornado developed east of I-335 in Lyon County. Several photos and reports of this tornado were received, but no damage was found as the tornado stayed largely over open country.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large limb of tree (around 12 inches in diameter) snapped near base.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Corrected report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed report.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media is reporting multiple road closures in and around Emporia due to heavy rainfall.
Flood Flood
Taylor Creek is flooding Road 210. Spotter estimated storm total rainfall of 4.9 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Six to seven inch diameter tree downed. Delayed report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported tops of trees snapped off. Small hail below quarter size as well.
Hail Hail
Relayed by kvoe radio. Time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail, photo sent in from radio listener.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gust to 64 mph at kemp.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of tree damage and power lines down in the city of Emporia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds on northeast side of Emporia.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CoCORaHS report of 6.4 inches measured approximately 5.5 miles ESE of Emporia in Lyon County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The public reported 9 inches of snow in Americus.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Radio station KVOE measured 7.8 inches of snow in Emporia.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The public measured 7.5 inches of snow 3 miles east of Emporia.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The public measured 6.8 inches of snow in Neosho Rapids.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Radio station KVOE relayed a report from the public of 6 inches of snow 5 miles northwest of Olpe.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Radio station KVOE relayed a report from the public of 6 inches of snow 5 miles northwest of Olpe.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail reported.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 1 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 28 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 2 |
| 2019 | 28 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 | 1 |
| 2017 | 19 | 1 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 1 |
| 2014 | 24 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 1 |
| 2012 | 36 | 2 |
| 2011 | 42 | 2 |
| 2010 | 39 | 0 |
| 2009 | 50 | 0 |
| 2008 | 43 | 1 |
| 2007 | 36 | 0 |
| 2006 | 29 | 0 |
| 2005 | 51 | 1 |
| 2004 | 21 | 0 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 38 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 30 | 2 |
| 1999 | 31 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 9 | 0 |
| 1985 | 10 | 2 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 7 | 1 |
| 1981 | 7 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 8 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 10 | 2 |
| 1972 | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 | 13 | 2 |
| 1970 | 4 | 0 |
| 1969 | 6 | 0 |
| 1968 | 6 | 0 |
| 1967 | 6 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 9 | 6 |
| 1963 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962 | 8 | 4 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 5 | 1 |
| 1958 | 9 | 3 |
| 1957 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 5 | 0 |
| 1954 | 4 | 4 |