Reno 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.
88
Tornado reports
720
Hail reports
56
Floods since 1996
1,630
All events
12
Deaths
$139.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Reno County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 88 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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 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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report received via social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles and powerlines were down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts were estimated near 70 mph with dime size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust from Hutchinson Regional Airport ASOS.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Photo received via social media. Time was estimated via radar.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief tornado was caught on video just north of Nickerson.
Drought Drought
In the northwest corner to start the month, there was an area of extreme drought (D3) with severe drought (D2) from west central to the northeast corner of the county. Multiple rounds of showers and storms improved the northwest corner to D2 on the 2nd then further to moderate dr…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two to three-inch diameter tree branches snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 59-mph wind gust was measured at Hutchinson Municipal Airport at 5:57PM CDT. This was supported by a trained spotter estimating 60 mph wind gusts at 6:05 PM CDT near the same location.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An 80 year-old barn was destroyed, a near by grain bin was dented in, and several outbuildings were damaged from estimated wind gusts up to 85 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts were estimated to be around 65 to 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several large tree branches downed in the north side of Hutchinson.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 1 |
| 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 | 32 | 4 |
| 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 |
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