Morris storm history
Storm events recorded in Morris, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
617
Total events
36
Tornadoes
273
Hail
45
Floods
3
Deaths
$8.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Two people died from dehydration in Council Grove. One was an 85 year old male and the other was his 82 year old wife. The two were found dead in their home.
Hail Hail
Delayed report from southern Morris County. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several outbuildings destroyed.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail east of Herington.
Blizzard Blizzard
A COOP observer in White City measured 14.0 inches of snow from this storm. Another CoCoRaHS observer 5.5 miles SW of White City measured 12.5 inches of snow. Local network of observations reported periods of visibility down below one quarter mile and wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph m…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 70 mph winds.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail report.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Report relayed by kvoe radio.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 70 mph winds.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Co-operative observer measured 9 inches of snow in Wilsey in Morris County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CoCoRaHS observer measured 8.5 inches of snow at Council Grove in Morris County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter measured 6.8 inches of snow in Dwight in Morris County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public report of 8 inches measured 1 mile south of Wilsey in Morris county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The public reported 10.5 inches of snow in Council Grove in Morris County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a 6 inch tree limb down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured on a personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report also included dime to nickel sized hail.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Vehicle-mounted anemometer measured wind gusts of 55 to 60 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Results of an NWS damage survey revealed tree damage and damage to a home approximately 3 miles SSW of Dunlap, Kansas. The home had portions of the roof removed and windows broken. This appeared to be the end of the tornado track that moved north out of Chase County. The tornado …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a 65 mph wind gust from an NWS employee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of large tree limbs down.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The Kansas mesonet showed wind chills of -25 to -40F for much of the day on December 22nd. That data was available via http://mesonet.k-state.edu/weather/windchill/ .
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Deep water flowing across highway 4, 1 mile east of Latimer. The road was impassible.
Hail Hail
Received photo via email of quarter sized hail.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail covering the ground.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A NWS storm survey revealed the tornado tracked into Morris county and damaged several farms and homes along its path to Parkerville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage and power lines down, possibly associated with a tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roofs peeled off building, side of metal building got blown out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Skiddy Rd at G Rd is flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads closed, including Dunlap Road in the southeastern part of the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads closed due to high water, including 2400 Rd to 2800 Rd.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail and 50-60 mph wind gust.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Storm chasers reported a small tornado on the ground south of Council Grove. Photos were also taken showing a narrow funnel extending near the ground.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported.
Hail Hail
Golf ball hail reported.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 10 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 27 | 2 |
| 2011 | 37 | 1 |
| 2010 | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 30 | 1 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 47 | 4 |
| 2004 | 23 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 22 | 2 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 9 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 | 8 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 2 |
| 1969 | 5 | 1 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1964 | 6 | 4 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 3 | 1 |
| 1956 | 3 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |