Scott 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.
60
Tornado reports
426
Hail reports
7
Floods since 1996
884
All events
2
Deaths
$6.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Scott County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 60 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 F3 Tornado
A severe thunderstorm passing to the north brought high wind on the south side. A 61 year old male was killed when his modular home was overturned and destroyed by the high wind.
Swath of large hail and high wind across the county produced $1.55 million in damage to property. Extensive damage was also done to crops. In Scott City, a roof was blown off; a camper was blown 30 feet and a shed was blown down.
High Wind High Wind
A personal weather station Beef_Belt_LLC recorded a 58 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
AWOS station KTQK recorded a 61 mph wind gust.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
AWOS station KTQK Scott City reporting quarter-mile visibility in dense fog.
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station 1 NW Scott City KKSSCOTT54 recorded a few instances of high winds, peaking at 52 knots.
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station recorded a 63 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station recorded a 64 mph wind gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Emergency Manager reported 5 inches of snow fallen.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A public report of 8 inches of snow fallen.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A public report of 9.5 inches of snow fallen.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility measured less than a quarter-mile at KTQK Scott City Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
AWOS station KTQK Scott City Municipal Airport recorded quarter-mile visibility owing to dense fog.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
AWOS station KTQK Scott City reported 0.25 mile visibilities.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mesonet site reported a 62 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
A COOP Observer reported hail of 1.75 inches.
Hail Hail
The emergency manager reported hail of 1.75 inches. At the same time, a report of 1 hail was given from the public.
Hail Hail
One inch diameter hail was reported by the public.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by a mesonet station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A measured wind gust of 58 mph at the Ellis Feeders observing station.
Hail Hail
A photo of a 4 inch diameter hail stone was relayed by Emergency Management of a Public report.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
Tornado began just south of W Road 270 in northern Scott County. The tornado tracked northward toward the Scott Wildlife Area where damage was observed to trees, including snapped trunks and a total destruction of an outbuilding. The tornado continued north into Logan County.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
Tornado began just south of State Highway 96, southwest of Modoc. The tornado traveled northeast and immediately snapped power poles along the highway. As it continued northeastward, some train cars were toppled just west of town. To the north end of Modoc, a mobile home had its …
Tornado EFU Tornado
Emergency Manager observed and reported tornado. No damage reported or observed. Crossed Road 270.
High Wind High Wind
From an Emergency Manager: several tree branches broken in front of the Scott City High School. One tree branch was estimated to be 18 inches in diameter.
High Wind High Wind
The AWOS station KTQX in Scott City recorded a 64 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
A mesonet site recorded a wind gust of 73 mph. A few other nearby sites recorded 58 and 63 mph gusts around the same time.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple personal weather stations recorded wind gusts between 60-63 around this time. It should be noted that one station recorded a 75, but due to it being questionable, it won't be its own event.
Hail Hail
An emergency manager reported 1 inch hail.
Hail Hail
A NWS employee reported hail just over 2 inches in size.
Hail Hail
A mPING report of golf ball sized hail.
Hail Hail
A public report of 1 inch hail.
High Wind High Wind
AWOS station KTQK Scott City recorded a 62 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
A personal weather station kksscott4 recorded a wind gust of 65 mph. A couple other public weather stations recorded a 63 and 61 mph wind gust around the same time.
High Wind High Wind
AWOS station KTQK Scott City recorded a wind gust of 66 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Personal Weather Station - KKSSCOTT4 recorded a 76 mph wind gust.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Law enforcement reported blowing dust was reducing visibility down to 50 yards.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station K5SCT 1 ESE Scott State Lake recorded a wind gust of 64 mph.
High Wind High Wind
AWOS station KTQK Scott City. Recorded wind speeds of 71 mph and sustained wind speeds was 54 mph.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills consistently moving into Extreme Cold Warning Criteria with wind chills dropping as low as -28F 2/19 at 1:15 AM. Wind gusts reached 36 mph during this period.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A measured five inches of snow was reported at Scott City.
High Wind High Wind
Measured 63 mph wind gust by personal station 2 miles east of Shallow Water, KS.
Hail Hail
Golf ball diameter hail was reported by law enforcement.
Hail Hail
Hail measuring 1.5 inches diameter was reported by the Public.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured 66 mph wind gust 6 miles WNW of Friend, KS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind gusts were measured by mesonet stations.
Hail Hail
Reported by Emergency Management.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 | 3 |
| 2024 | 29 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 0 |
| 2020 | 29 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 35 | 0 |
| 2017 | 34 | 3 |
| 2016 | 12 | 6 |
| 2015 | 26 | 5 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 2 |
| 2010 | 47 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 48 | 1 |
| 2007 | 30 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 23 | 2 |
| 2004 | 49 | 1 |
| 2003 | 29 | 1 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 1 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 | 19 | 3 |
| 1996 | 36 | 1 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 9 | 1 |
| 1992 | 10 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 6 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 3 | 3 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 3 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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