Neosho County, Kansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
29
Tornado reports
189
Hail reports
50
Floods since 1996
653
All events
2
Deaths
$23.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Neosho County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 29 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust at the Chanute Martin Johnson Airport ASOS site.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous areas of Queen Road had water across the road from 50th to 80th roads.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs were knocked down, and wind gusts were estimated to be between 60 ad 70 mph.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Damage was reported to the homes siding and windows.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A gooseneck travel trailer was tipped over; a chicken coop and metal shed were destroyed.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Numerous windows were broken in town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts were estimated to be around 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Hail was estimated to be quarter size.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding reports as well as reports within the county, an estimated 5 to 8 inches of snow fell across Neosho County. The highest reported snow total was 7.5 inches about one mile north-northeast of Galesburg.
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).
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 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 | 3 | 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 |
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