Osage storm history
Storm events recorded in Osage, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
1,004
Total events
49
Tornadoes
454
Hail
65
Floods
30
Deaths
$35.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A second tornado touched down in Osage county about 13 miles southwest of Lyndon and moved northeast for 25 miles before dissipating 6 miles south of Overbrook. The tornado was a half mile wide in places and did considerable damage to farm buildings, machinery, and fences along i…
Four men were camping at Pomona Lake State Park. A thunderstorm rolled through, and lightning struck the tent in which the men were sleeping. The three men in the tent were injured, but the fourth man standing outside the tent near a tree was killed. It was reported that he was k…
Slick roads caused by freezing rain resulted in a 2 vehicle collision that killed 3 people near Vassar.
Hail Hail
Report from mping.
Hail Hail
Report from mping in Osage City.
Hail Hail
Report from mping in Osage City.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Blizzard Blizzard
COOP observer measured 8.3 inches of snow at Overbrook and 8.0 inches of snow at Osage City. Blizzard conditions developed a bit later here after 10 am and lasted into the afternoon. Local network of observations reported periods of visibility down below one quarter mile and wind…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station from the outflow of weakening storms.
Flood Flood
US highway 56 east of Kansas Street in Burlingame was flooded.
Flood Flood
Highway 56 closed due to flooding from Dragoon Street.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado developed south of Barclay, staying mostly over open fields but producing some minor tree damage.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Another brief tornado, likely embedded in an area of just as strong downdraft winds, affected the southern short of Melvern Lake. Multiple trees were blown down or damaged, one RV was rolled over, and damage occurred to the marina.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated wind gust north of Waverly.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media report for multiple uprooted trees, and a large tree snapped at its base.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree snapped in Osage City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media report of large tree branches down in Vassar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large portions of trees down between Melvern and Quenemo.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Survey revealed tree and tree limb damage in a field. The tornado may have developed just northwest of a structure where some wind damage was noted however this location appeared to have been east of the actual circulation so it may have been enhanced downdraft winds on the east …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported sustained winds of around 60 mph with gusts to around 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines down on Highway 56.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public measured 7.1 inches of snow in Carbondale.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public measured 7.8 inches of snow in Burlingame.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The public measured 6.5 inches of snow 4 miles northeast of Lyndon.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report from county dispatch of water over highway K170, 6 miles south of Osage City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Storm spotter reported a wind gust of 60 to 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured on a mesonet station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated wind gust of 65 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated gust of 70 mph.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of 11 inch diameter tree limb down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated wind gust of 65 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated wind gust of 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage with estimated wind gusts of around 80 mph.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail and 50 mph wind gusts 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/ .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and shed damage.
Hail Hail
Via social media.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail reported.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 3 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 33 | 3 |
| 2018 | 12 | 1 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 34 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 44 | 1 |
| 2011 | 47 | 3 |
| 2010 | 50 | 2 |
| 2009 | 40 | 0 |
| 2008 | 32 | 1 |
| 2007 | 36 | 0 |
| 2006 | 26 | 0 |
| 2005 | 57 | 0 |
| 2004 | 41 | 2 |
| 2003 | 52 | 5 |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 25 | 0 |
| 1998 | 36 | 4 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 1 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 10 | 4 |
| 1989 | 6 | 3 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 1 |
| 1984 | 7 | 1 |
| 1983 | 16 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 6 | 2 |
| 1977 | 8 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 |
| 1972 | 7 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 4 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |