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Stafford storm history

Storm events recorded in Stafford, Kansas between 1950 and 2025.

794
Total events
72
Tornadoes
433
Hail
14
Floods
3
Deaths
$2.5M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

April 14, 2012 · Stafford, Kansas
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This monster tornado developed just southeast of a dissipating tornado near Macksville and then moved in a northeasterly direction. However during it's life cycle, it turned north briefly, then east briefly and then finally it moved on a steady northeast path. It narrowly missed …
May 23, 2008 · Stafford, Kansas
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This large tornado moved out of Pratt county and did EF3 damage before moving into Edwards county. EF3 damage was done to trees and a pivot sprinkler. Other pivot sprinklers received EF1-2 damage along with EF2 damage done to a house and grain bins.
May 4, 2007 · Stafford, Kansas
Tornado EF3 Tornado1 injury
This tornado moved out of northwest Pratt county and dissipated just south of Macksville. It did strong EF3 damage to farms, trees, machinery and vehicles. A Blazer was carried over 3/4 of a mile and was barely recognizable as a vehicle. Several dozen head of cattle were killed a…
May 4, 2007 · Stafford, Kansas
Tornado EF3 Tornado1 death
This killer tornado formed just east of another large but dissipating tornado that was approaching Macksville. Unfortunately a law officer watching the dissipating tornado was unaware that this one was rapidly forming and could not get out of harms way. His car was thrown at leas…
May 25, 1965 · Stafford, Kansas
Tornado F3 Tornado1 injury
May 5, 1964 · Stafford, Kansas
Tornado F3 Tornado
April 22, 1964 · Stafford, Kansas
Tornado F3 Tornado2 injuries
June 4, 1955 · Stafford, Kansas
Tornado F3 Tornado
May 24, 2011 · Stafford, Kansas
Tornado EF2 Tornado2 deaths, 1 injury
This tornado moved north/northwest and unfortunately claimed two lives. The tornado hit a house (among trees, outbuildings, fences) and the persons involved were parked under a tree in the drive way of the home. Tragically, the very large tree was uprooted and landed on the vehic…
November 29, 2025 · Stafford, Kansas
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station 1 mile north of Macksville measured 58 mph wind gust. Measurement was similar to nearby ASOS stations, giving validity to the measurement.
September 8, 2025 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
A 1 inch hail report from the public.
September 8, 2025 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
A public report of 1.25 inch hail.
September 8, 2025 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
A public report of 1.75 inch hail.
September 8, 2025 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
A public report of 1.75 inch hail.
July 21, 2025 · Stafford, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gusts.
June 14, 2025 · Stafford, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of an estimated 67 mph winds came from the Public.
April 2, 2025 · Stafford, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of a 62 mph wind gust.
April 1, 2025 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
Received a mPING report of 1 inch hail.
February 18, 2025 · Stafford, Kansas
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills briefly moving into Extreme Cold Warning Criteria and hovering around criteria with wind chills dropping as low as -24F 2/18 at 10:00 AM. Gusts up to 17 mph were reached during the event.
February 12, 2025 · Stafford, Kansas
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Four inches of snow fell at Hudson.
August 16, 2024 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
Hail was estimated the sized of quarters by the public.
August 16, 2024 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
Hail the size of quarters was reported by the Public.
August 14, 2024 · Stafford, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind damage cause resulted in a downed power pole at the intersection of NW 80th Avenue and 90th Street.
June 9, 2024 · Stafford, Kansas
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road closed with water over road.
May 30, 2024 · Stafford, Kansas
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall report of 1.87 inches.
May 6, 2024 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
May 4, 2024 · Stafford, Kansas
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A 24 hour rainfall report of 1.18 inches.
May 4, 2024 · Stafford, Kansas
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A 24 hour rainfall report of 1.00 inches.
November 25, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 6 inches of snow at Macksville.
November 25, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 8.5 inches fell at Stafford.
November 25, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 8 inches fell at Saint John.
November 25, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 10.5 inches fell 6 NW of Preston.
July 16, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported multiple power poles blown down.
July 16, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
July 16, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
July 16, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
May 9, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
May 9, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
May 9, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
May 9, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
May 9, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
April 14, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Hail Hail
March 31, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report form Mping.
January 20, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Report of 5 inches of snow at Stafford.
January 20, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Report of 5 inches of snow at Macksville.
January 20, 2023 · Stafford, Kansas
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Report of 5.5 inches of snow at Macksville.
July 6, 2022 · Stafford, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
June 22, 2022 · Stafford, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A shed was flipped over by the high wind gusts.
December 15, 2021 · Stafford, Kansas
High Wind High Wind
Observed at the mesonet site near Stafford.
September 14, 2021 · Stafford, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was damage to a door and roof to a hay shed and 3 to 4 inch diameter tree branches were broken by the high wind.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025110
202480
2023180
202220
202150
202090
201961
2018120
2017262
201690
2015250
2014171
2013250
2012185
2011251
2010130
2009322
2008526
20075611
2006251
2005390
2004370
2003130
2002402
2001232
2000325
1999180
1998180
199750
1996570
1995261
199460
1993145
1992111
1991112
199010
198930
198810
198710
198660
198520
197922
197810
197721
197410
197332
196710
196511
196422
195922
195861
195610
19551312
195211