Nemaha storm history
Storm events recorded in Nemaha, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
630
Total events
38
Tornadoes
242
Hail
36
Floods
0
Deaths
$11.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This short-lived but powerful tornado tracked through northern Nemaha County and damaged several structures. The most severe damage occurred to a home towards the middle of the tornado's path, where low end EF-3 damage was noted. Damage to trees and power lines also occurred. The…
A tornado touched down around the intersection of highway 71 and 63 around 1030 pm CDT. The damage path moved southeast and included several homes that were severely damaged and one totally destroyed. The worst damage occurred to a slab home anchored to the foundation by anchor b…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
NWS storm survey indicated that a tornado touched down initially approximately 4 miles west of Corning. The tornado became large and strong producing EF3 damage along its path. It moved slowly and eventually turned north northeast before ending. Maximum winds were estimated aroun…
The longest track tornado of the day moved southwest to northeast across Nemaha county miraculously producing no deaths or injuries. However significant damage occurred to about 20 different farms or farmsteads and related business, machinery and buildings. The tornado just misse…
Flood Flood
Part of southbound lane of Highway 187 covered by water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This is a delayed Report. Spotter called in with tree damage with unknown diameter.
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On US highway 36 at the Nemaha and Brown Co line.
Hail Hail
Blizzard Blizzard
Report from Emergency Manager included blizzard conditions with near zero visibility with winds gusting to around 70 mph. This corresponded to area ASOS that showed visibilities also falling to between one half and one quarter mile. These conditions lasted for approximately 3 to …
Blizzard Blizzard
A COOP Observer 8 miles NW of Seneca measured 9 inches of snow from this storm. EM estimated around 15 inches of snow in Seneca. A spotter also estimated around 17 inches in Centralia. Local network of observations reported periods of visibility down below one quarter mile and wi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down in Seneca, truck blown off Highway 36 east of town.
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Personal weather station in Seneca.
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Personal weather station.
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Personal weather station.
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Personal weather station.
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A tree around 8-12 inches in diameter was snapped. A home took siding and window damage, and a sheet metal roof was peeled back on a carport-style outbuilding.
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Wooden frame of a 40 by 80 foot building blown over, with one wall remaining.
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Large tree 2 to 3 feet in diameter downed.
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Estimated by trained spotter.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail near Baileyville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Emergency Manager measured 8 inches of snow in Seneca in Nemaha County.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail covering the ground.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Kansas state mesonet reported a wind gust of 62 mph.
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Trained spotter estimated a 70 mph wind gust.
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Mesonet station reported a wind gust of 77 mph.
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Estimated wind gust of 60 mph.
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Trees significantly bent, power out at the spotter location.
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Measured on a personal weather station.
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Report of several large trees at least a foot in diameter blown down.
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Several tree limbs blown down of various sizes.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail reported.
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/ .
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Report of 60 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Report of mainly pea to half inch hail with a few hailstones around quarter size.
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Numerous 4 to 5 inch diameter tree limbs down.
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Wind estimated at 70 mph.
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Report via social media.
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Wind estimated at 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail reported.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter measured 6 inches of snow 4 miles WSW of Woodlawn Kansas.
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Trained spotted reports 70 mph wind gust.
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Measured at mesonet station k5fvw us-36 at Delaware Road in Sabetha.
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Report of 3 utility poles and street signs blown down, and numerous trees damaged in the city.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A couple of county roads are closed due to flood waters.
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Winds from gust front ahead of storms.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 3 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 1 |
| 2013 | 15 | 3 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 48 | 2 |
| 2008 | 20 | 1 |
| 2007 | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 | 31 | 1 |
| 2005 | 32 | 1 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 23 | 0 |
| 2000 | 27 | 2 |
| 1999 | 17 | 2 |
| 1998 | 31 | 11 |
| 1997 | 22 | 2 |
| 1996 | 9 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |