Republic County, Kansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
70
Tornado reports
355
Hail reports
25
Floods since 1996
776
All events
0
Deaths
$16.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Republic County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 70 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 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…
Hail Hail
The hail covered the ground.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Trained spotter just north of Agenda reported 2.5 to 3.0 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Report of golf ball size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A camper was flipped over in the Loves gas station parking lot.
Hail Hail
Report from mping.
Hail Hail
Social media post, time estimated from radar. Also reported 70 mph wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media post, time estimated from radar. Also reported quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
CoCoRaHS reports of 5.5 inches were measured KS-RP-3 4 miles north of Belleville and KS-RP-14 at Cuba.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three to 4 inch tree branches down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
K-state mesonet station 2 miles west of Belleville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported a couple of trees blown down across a road in town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 66 mph measured at local mesonet site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large metal outbuilding suffered partial wall and roof damage. Some trees snapped. House suffered minor roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree with estimated diameter over 12 inches uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Significant damage to home and barn, including roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured on a personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 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 | 10 | 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 |
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