Reno storm history
Storm events recorded in Reno, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
1,585
Total events
84
Tornadoes
698
Hail
56
Floods
12
Deaths
$139.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
Based on the NWS storm survey, the tornado started in Pratt County then went into Stafford County before entering western Reno County. The total track of the tornado was around 32 miles with 21 of those in Reno County. A peak of EF3 damage was found with estimated winds of 155 mp…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A strong tornado moved southwest towards the town of Nickerson. One home was completely destroyed as it was blown off of its foundation. There were no anchor bolts present in the foundation (DI2 DOD9). The second more significant damage sight was where many trees were completely …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
There were a few vehicular accidents that occurred during the morning hours in dense fog with an advisory in effect at the time of all incidents. Unfortunately these crashes did result in an injury and one fatality. Hutchinson Municipal Airport reported dense fog at the time of i…
A mixture of freezing drizzle and light snow had caused icy roads across much of Reno County by daybreak. At 730 AM CST, a pickup truck slid on an icy bridge 4 miles west/northwest of Buhler where it struck a semi head on. The driver of the pickup truck, a 46-year old man, was ki…
A gentleman was ejected from an ATV when he encountered a washed out section of road from heavy rains 5 to 6 days earlier. He landed in a puddle of water and the ATV then landed on top of him pinning him to the ground and under water causing him to drown. The road in question did…
The oppressive heat during the last half of the month led to three heat related fatalities in Hutchinson, Kansas. The first occurred on July 14th, when a 73 year old man died from heat related causes. The second occurred on July 16th, when a 63 year old man passed away, and the t…
Light to moderate snow, with periodic bouts of heavy snow, affected the county from the early morning hours on the 27th through the early afternoon hours on the 28th. However, southeast portions of the county received a wintry mix of snow and sleet through much of the day on the …
Law enforcement estimated that 4 inches of snow fell in Hutchinson. The snow caused one fatal accident on highway 50. As a car slid out of control it was hit by another vehicle. The Daily Union of Junction City contributed to this report.
Snow accumulated 8 inches in Plevna. Additionally, three individuals were killed and three injured when two vehicles lost control and collided near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Kent Road. Another injury accident occurred in Hutchinson.
Report received approximately 3 hours after occurrence. Therefore, event times are estimates. Damage at Cheney Lake State Park was extensive, and included the marina, around 125 boats, 35 campers, and mobile homes. All 6 people injured by the severe thunderstorms required transpo…
A large grass fire started north of Hutchinson on Sunday March 5th, but was around 90% contained by the early afternoon hours of Monday March 6th. However, the fire rapidly sparked back up early Monday evening, March the 6th, as winds flipped around to the northwest and relative …
A storm chaser measured 1/2 inch of ice in Hutchinson. Law enforcement and public reported widespread tree and power line damage that caused equally widespread power outages across the county. This damage was major and caused numerous power outages. Downed power lines severed pow…
Extreme street flooding and flash flooding occurred across the area, as 6 to 7 inches of rainfall fell over Hutchinson and Nickerson during the early morning hours. Numerous cars stalled out and were abandoned on city streets, with widespread basement flooding reported. During a …
One to two inches of ice accumulated across Reno County during the ice storm. This resulted in approximately 2000 downed power poles and 7900 downed lines. Damage to the electrical infrastructure is estimated at $37.5 million. There was also widespread damage to trees but the cos…
Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced widespread 4 to 5 inches of rain across the northwestern two-thirds of Reno County from the afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. Particularly hard hit were locations from roughly near Arlington to Hutchi…
Law enforcement reported major flooding on the Cow Creek in Hutchinson. Numerous water rescues were also performed along the creek. Roads throughout the county have been flooded. Damage to public roads, bridges and structures was estimated at 2.5 million dollars.
A wildfire burned 5,400 acres east of the Hutchinson Airport, near the intersection of 17th Avenue and Obee Road. It was likely started by a lightning strike from thunderstorms early that afternoon. 300-400 people were evacuated from a 21 square-mile area between 3-10 pm. The fir…
High Wind High Wind
A 64 mph wind gust was reported at KHUT. Winds gusted between 50-65 mph from late morning through mid to late afternoon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This wind gust was measured by a personal weather station.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads were flooded across Hutchinson with the most significant on Main Street between 15th and 18th where 3 to 4 feet was across the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gusts from the ASOS station at Hutchinson Municipal Airport exceeded 60 mph between 3:28 AM and 3:57 AM CDT. An 89-mph wind gust was measured at 3:31 AM CDT, and an 85-mph wind gusts was measured at 3:39 AM CDT.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured at a personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured at the Hutchinson Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured on a personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed report that was measured at a Kansas State Mesonet site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Kansas State Mesonet site about 10 miles southwest of Hutchinson recorded a 10-meter wind gust of 91 mph along with a 2-meter wind gust of 76 mph. This is corroborated with a National Weather Service cooperative observer reporting several tree limbs downed across the same are…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust from the ASOS station at Hutchinson Municipal Airport.
Hail Hail
KWCH shared report of tennis ball sized hail.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
KWCH provided report of ping pong ball sized hail.
Hail Hail
Report was sent via mPING.
High Wind High Wind
Sustained winds of 40 mph lasted an hour between 4:00 PM CDT and 5:00 PM CDT. A peak gust of 67 mph was measured at Hutchinson Municipal Airport.
High Wind High Wind
A 64 mph wind gust was measured at Hutchinson Municipal Airport at 1:52 PM CDT.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A snowfall total of 8 inches was reported about one mile south of Haven. Based on additional reports, around 4 to 8 inches fell across Reno County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A snowfall total of 6.5 inches was reported about one mile southwest of Haven. Based on reports across Reno County, a wide range of snowfall totals occurred with around 2 to 7 inches occurring across the county. The heaviest amounts occurred across the far southeast portion of th…
Blizzard Blizzard
Hutchinson Municipal Airport had an increase in snow intensity in combination with the winds starting in the morning hours with blizzard conditions reported for five hours. Sustained northerly winds had speeds of 15 to 25 mph for this period. The peak wind gust was 51 mph which o…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A long duration winter storm event impacted the area which started as drizzle and freezing drizzle followed by freezing rain and sleet before transitioning to snow. Hutchinson Regional Airport measured a flat ice accumulation of 0.61 inches. Law enforcement reported a storm total…
High Wind High Wind
For a brief time during the evening of November 18, wind gusts up to 63 mph were measured at Hutchinson Municipal Airport.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 1 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 |
| 2023 | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 1 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 56 | 5 |
| 2018 | 56 | 0 |
| 2017 | 25 | 2 |
| 2016 | 28 | 0 |
| 2015 | 48 | 2 |
| 2014 | 43 | 0 |
| 2013 | 77 | 0 |
| 2012 | 47 | 3 |
| 2011 | 72 | 0 |
| 2010 | 34 | 1 |
| 2009 | 66 | 5 |
| 2008 | 78 | 2 |
| 2007 | 64 | 8 |
| 2006 | 34 | 1 |
| 2005 | 77 | 4 |
| 2004 | 27 | 0 |
| 2003 | 42 | 2 |
| 2002 | 75 | 4 |
| 2001 | 56 | 0 |
| 2000 | 38 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 2 |
| 1998 | 44 | 1 |
| 1997 | 19 | 1 |
| 1996 | 27 | 1 |
| 1995 | 19 | 2 |
| 1994 | 11 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 1 |
| 1992 | 11 | 0 |
| 1991 | 36 | 3 |
| 1990 | 25 | 6 |
| 1989 | 9 | 0 |
| 1988 | 10 | 3 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 10 | 1 |
| 1985 | 8 | 1 |
| 1984 | 8 | 3 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 13 | 3 |
| 1973 | 4 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 9 | 2 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 5 | 0 |
| 1963 | 4 | 0 |
| 1962 | 10 | 4 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 4 | 2 |
| 1958 | 8 | 0 |
| 1957 | 4 | 1 |
| 1956 | 7 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 2 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |