Republic storm history
Storm events recorded in Republic, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.
754
Total events
70
Tornadoes
342
Hail
25
Floods
0
Deaths
$16.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This strong but brief tornado touched down shortly before destroying a home around 715pm CDT a few miles south of Munden, KS. The tree damage suggested EF3 intensity while some debarking was also noted downwind or to the NE of the home. The structure itself was pull from the sill…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado crossed from Jewell County into Republic County 4 miles South Southwest of Courtland. There, tree damage was noted, and several outbuildings were destroyed at a residence. An old rock home was also destroyed. Significant tree, power pole, and power line damage was rep…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Numerous trees were blown down. Powers lines were blown down in town. A total for 4 buildings on the north edge of town were blown down.
A tornado touched down southwest of Norway and moved over 3 miles northeast before dissipating. Along the path of the tornado extensive damage was done, including significant crop damage. A number of power poles were downed. Many farm houses were severely damaged. Many farm imple…
Thunderstorms persisted over north and west parts of Republic county the night of the 22nd. Rainfall amounts in excess of 12 inches were reported in some areas. The resulting runoff caused flash flooding. Water was 3 to 4 feet deep on some roadways and vehicles were washed off ro…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three to 4 inch tree branches down.
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Personal weather station.
Blizzard Blizzard
A snow observer in Cuba measured 10 inches of snow from this storm. Local network of observations reported periods of visibility down below one quarter mile and wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph mainly in the 3am to 3pm time period on Sunday January 5th. Blizzard conditions existed acro…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KS Mesonet station 2 miles west of Belleville.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
K-state mesonet station 2 miles west of Belleville.
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Measured 59 mph gust at personal weather station.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CoCoRaHS observer measured 6.1 inches of snow in Cuba in Republic County.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of golf balls reported.
Hail Hail
Mping report of half dollar sized hail.
Hail Hail
Nickel and quarter sized hail reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts estimated between 50 and 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported.
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Dispatch reported a couple of trees blown down across a road in town.
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Wind gust of 66 mph measured at local mesonet site.
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Large metal outbuilding suffered partial wall and roof damage. Some trees snapped. House suffered minor roof damage.
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Large tree with estimated diameter over 12 inches uprooted.
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Significant damage to home and barn, including roof damage.
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Measured on a personal weather station.
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Damage north of Courtland consisted of significant tree damage, headstone damage at local cemetery, center pivots tipped over and several power poles down. Wind speeds were estimated over 70 mph based on reports and radar data.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Kansas mesonet data fromhttp://mesonet.k-state.edu/weather/windchill/ showed wind chills of -30 to -35 degrees for much of the day on Thursday December 22nd.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
County officials estimated 1-2 inches of snow on top of a glaze of ice from a flash freeze event with drizzle and freezing drizzle Wednesday night before the Arctic front arrived. Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph caused some blowing and drifting of snow while wind chills dropped i…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Damage survey noted damage to main grain elevator in town with a sporadic damage path noted to the southeast to trees limbs with lack of access further southeast unable to determine how much further southeast path occurred. Area primarily fallow field or newly planted corn so few…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs three inches in diameter broken, power poles broken.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 60 mph reported. No known damage.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CoCoRaHS reports measured 7 inches 4 miles north of Belleville. Much of the county also received 6-9 inches of snow from this March winter storm.
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Large ash tree blown down and a metal basketball pole was bent in half.
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Two large tree limbs 8 inches in diameter blown down.
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Microburst wind blew the roof off of a large farm equipment shelter. Wind estimated around 75 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A COOP observer in western Republic county near Courtland reported 10 inches of wet snow.
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Measured on wunderground weather station.
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A few railroad cars blown over on Lincoln Road between 190 Road and 200 Road. One car blocking Lincoln Road. Time estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding occurring on multiple streets in Bellville.
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 1 |
| 2015 | 26 | 7 |
| 2014 | 18 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 1 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 40 | 0 |
| 2009 | 29 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 1 |
| 2007 | 26 | 0 |
| 2006 | 38 | 0 |
| 2005 | 35 | 0 |
| 2004 | 68 | 22 |
| 2003 | 33 | 6 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 62 | 5 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 1 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 3 |
| 1989 | 14 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 10 | 0 |
| 1986 | 18 | 2 |
| 1985 | 10 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 7 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 7 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 3 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 2 | 2 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |