70
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
3
Direct injuries
$10.9M
Property damage
Tornado in Republic County, Kansas: 70 recorded events between 1950 and 2022. The strongest on record measured F3. That places the county #165 nationally and #13 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Tornado in Republic County, Kansas: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for tornado in Republic County is the 2000s, when 34 of the county's 70 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Republic County archive, tornado makes up 10.8% of all recorded severe weather across 7 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #165 for this hazard and #13 within Kansas, putting it in the 94.4 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
May is the peak month for tornado in Republic County with 38 recorded events, while Jan is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
| Date | Scale | Path length | Max width | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-05-20 | EF4 | 44.6 mi | 400 yd | Crossed in |
| 1955-06-04 | EF4 | 61.9 mi | 500 yd | Crossed in |
| 2015-05-06 | EF3 | 1.9 mi | 100 yd | Touched down here |
| 2008-05-29 | EF3 | 55.2 mi | 1,320 yd | Crossed in |
| 1953-05-09 | EF3 | 13.5 mi | 10 yd | Touched down here |
| 2015-05-06 | EF2 | 36.2 mi | 800 yd | Touched down here |
| 2015-05-06 | EF2 | 20.1 mi | 400 yd | Crossed in |
| 2004-05-22 | EF2 | 2.0 mi | 100 yd | Touched down here |
| 2003-06-22 | EF2 | 4.0 mi | 450 yd | Touched down here |
| 1990-03-13 | EF2 | 15.0 mi | 440 yd | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2016 | BELLEVILLE | EF1 | 0 | 2 | $0 |
| Apr 14, 1976 | F2 | 0 | 1 | $250K |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2022 | NARKA | EF1 | $0 |
| May 30, 2018 | BELLEVILLE | EF0 | $0 |
| May 1, 2018 | NEW TABOR | EF0 | $0 |
| Apr 24, 2016 | BELLEVILLE | EF1 | $0 |
| May 7, 2015 | NORWAY | EF1 | $0 |
| May 7, 2015 | NARKA | EF0 | $0 |
| May 7, 2015 | NEW TABOR | EF3 | $0 |
| May 6, 2015 | KACKLEY | EF2 | $0 |
| May 6, 2015 | COURTLAND | EF0 | $0 |
| May 6, 2015 | COURTLAND | EF1 | $0 |
Other hazards here
More from Republic County
- Hail 348
- Thunderstorm Wind 193
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
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 implements and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Near Norway irrigation equipment was wrapped around a utility pole. In Norway a grain bin was blown over. Many homes in Norway sustained considerable damage. Many trees were downed along the tornado path.
A tornado touched down at the Pawnee Indian Museum and damaged a roof to the museum building before moving 2 miles and lifting at the edge of Republic. Along the tornado's path a windmill was destroyed, power lines were downed, and 3 center pivoting irrigation systems were damaged. A one ton granite memorial at the Pawnee Indian Museum was moved 8 feet off the foundation.
A tornado moved from east central Jewell County into Republic County and struck the town of Courtland before dissipating near the town of Republic. Considerable damage occurred to power lines and farm outbuildings along the path of the tornado. Considerable damage occurred to several buildings in the town of Courtland as well.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many tornado events are on record in Republic County, Kansas?
70 tornado events are recorded in Republic County between 1950 and 2022, causing 0 direct deaths.
What is the strongest tornado recorded in Republic County?
The strongest tornado on record in Republic County measured F3.
Where does the tornado data for Republic County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Tornado in Republic County, Kansas.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/kansas/republic-county/tornado/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.