Lawrence, KS severe weather history
NOAA has logged 335 severe weather events at Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas since 1996 — most often hail.
That is 37.5% of the 894 events recorded across Douglas County as a whole.
- Events on record
- 335
- Direct deaths
- 021 injured
- Property damage
- $26.3M
- Record span
- 1996–Apr 27, 2026
What hits Lawrence
Recent events logged at Lawrence
| Date | Event | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 29, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 18, 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 3, 2020 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 3, 2020 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events · dates in UTC · newest 40 records
Lawrence severe weather — your questions
When was the last severe weather event at Lawrence?
The most recent event on record for Lawrence is dated Apr 27, 2026 (UTC). NOAA publishes confirmed records on a delay of one to three months.
How many severe weather events has Lawrence recorded?
Lawrence appears in 335 NOAA storm reports since 1996 — 37.5% of everything logged across Douglas County.
What is the most common severe weather at Lawrence?
Hail leads the record at Lawrence, out of 8 hazard types logged there.
Have there been weather deaths at Lawrence?
No direct weather deaths are recorded at Lawrence since 1996.
Which decade was busiest at Lawrence?
The 2000s carry the most reports for Lawrence, with 150 events logged.