Neosho storm history
Storm events recorded in Neosho, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
637
Total events
29
Tornadoes
180
Hail
49
Floods
2
Deaths
$23.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Damage summary: Two miles south of Galesburg: One barn damaged & two out-buildings destroyed. Three miles southeast of Galesburg: Two mobile homes destroyed, one frame house dislodged from it's foundation & two barns destroyed. Four miles east-southeast of Galesburg: Frame house …
Heavy rain was occurring according to the nearby airport observation at Chanute Martin Johnson Airport when a car crossed the center line and hit a semi freightliner head-on. Unfortunately the driver of the car died from this car crash near the intersection of Kansas Highway 39 a…
At 7 pm on the evening of December 8th a car traveling on U.S. 59 was struck head on by a SUV. The accident resulted in 5 injuries and one fatality. The Chanute Tribune contributed to this report.
Extremely heavy rainfall from the end of June into early July caused flash flooding throughout Neosho County. The flash flooding and the ensuing river flooding resulted in roughly 100 homes being destroyed and another 50 sustaining major damage. This resulted in at least 10.5 mil…
Forming at 1920 CST 6 miles southwest of Erie, the tornado moved northeast around 35 mph passing just south of Erie at 1931 CST. F2 intensity for much of it's track, the tornado injured 3 people on the southern periphery of Erie as it destroyed or heavily damaged 12 homes, severa…
High Wind High Wind
A 64 mph wind gust was reported at KCNU. These strong winds persisted from around 1 to 2 PM.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts up to 70 mph were recorded at Chanute Martin-Johnson Airport between 2:30 and 3:30 PM CDT. However, based on surrounding reports, it's likely high winds were occurring across portions of the county for a few hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A snowfall total of 7.1 inches was reported in Erie. Based on additional observations, around 4 to 7 inches of snow fell across Neosho County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
There was a longer winter event including freezing drizzle and freezing rain before transitioning to snow. The full transition to snow occurred just before 10AM on the 5th based on the observations from the Chanute Martin Johnson Airport. The storm total flat ice accumulation bas…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This was a measured wind gust from Chanute Martin-Johnson Airport of 63 mph. There was also a public report of estimated 60 mph winds in the town of Chanute.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof damage to a home was relayed with a picture. The report indicated tree damage occurred as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Chanute Martin Johnson Airport measured a 67 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Observer measured 7.37 inches of rain in the last 24 hours in Erie; another rainfall report at the Chanute Martin Johnson Airport was 6.71 inches over the same timeframe. This resulted in flooding of multiple roads in the county and moderate flooding along the Neosho River at bot…
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall from training thunderstorms led to rises along rivers, creeks and streams. Observer measured 7.37 inches of rain in the last 24 hours in Erie; another rainfall report at the Chanute Martin Johnson Airport was 6.71 inches over the same timeframe. This resulted in fl…
Hail Hail
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
This is a 24 hour rainfall total of 1.45 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Highway patrol reported US Highway 59 was completely ice covered and travel was not advised. There were only a couple of accidents reported. Neither had any apparent injuries.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
At 8AM on 9 January, a COOP observer one mile northeast of Galesburg reported 1 inch of snow. No other reports of snow were obtained.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A COOP observer reported 1 inches of snow four miles east of Chanute. This was the average snowfall across the county.
Drought Drought
There was no improvement in drought conditions in the county. The far northern areas of the county remained in severe drought (D2).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This was an estimated wind gust.
Flood Flood
There was am underpass flooded in Chanute. Barricades were put up as a result.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall in the past 24hours of 2.30 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Chanute airport reported a measured thunderstorm wind gust.
Flood Flood
Reports of low lying areas of the county flooded due to heavy rain.
Drought Drought
The southern areas of the county improved to abnormally dry (D0) with the northern portions improving to moderate drought (D1).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a report of power lines down in Erie.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This was a measured wind gusts at Chanute Martin Johnson Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This was measured at Chanute Martin Johnson Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Facebook picture showed 6 to 8-inch tree limbs down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Recorded at Chanute Martin Johnson Airport.
Drought Drought
Severe drought (D3) in the north and northwest part of the county with moderate drought (D2) in the south and southeast part of the county continued to start the month of July. Conditions improved to moderate drought for all parts of the county with the exception of the far north…
Drought Drought
Extreme drought (D3) expanded over the northern half of the county, due to continued below normal rainfall. Chanute airport only recorded 3.5 inches of rainfall for the month, which is 2.12 inches below normal.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought (D3) continued across most of the county, but much needed rainfall during the early part of the month led to a slight improvement over southern portions of the county to Severe drought (D2).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Considerable reports of tree damage across Chanute with some roof damage and damage to numerous buildings.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were uprooted with roof damage to numerous buildings in Chanute. Winds were estimated around 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An apartment complex lost it garage due to strong winds.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the region. Chanute Airport only recorded 0.68 inches for the month, which is 3.57 inches below normal.
High Wind High Wind
Chanute Martin Johnson Airport measured a gust to 61 mph.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the region. Chanute Airport only recorded 0.88 inches for the month, which is 1.62 inches below normal.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the region.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow squall reduced visibilities down to a quarter of a mile as well as sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 38 mph moved through from 10:30 to 11:05AM. Additional moderate snow occurred through the period with visibilities reduced to a half of a mile to a mile and sim…
Drought Drought
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the region.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A Cocorahs observer reported 2.25 inches of rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The ASOS reported 1.84 inches.
Drought Drought
Exceptional Drought (D4) continued across the county. There was some minor improvement during the beginning of the month due to some above normal rainfall.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 38 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 22 | 1 |
| 2008 | 36 | 2 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 32 | 5 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 23 | 1 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 3 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 | 7 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 7 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 6 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 12 | 4 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 0 |
| 1967 | 4 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 4 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 4 | 0 |
| 1960 | 9 | 2 |
| 1959 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |