Kansas Tornado History — 3,550 Tornadoes (Aggregate) Since 1950

How many tornadoes does Kansas get per year?

Kansas has had 3,550 tornadoes on record since 1950, including 313 violent (EF3+) tornadoes — averaging about 46.7 per year across 25 cities covered here. Aggregate counts sum across overlapping city radii, so unique-event totals are lower; see the per-city pages for non-overlapping figures.

When was the most recent tornado in Kansas?

The most recent tornado in our Kansas dataset was an EF0 on June 3, 2025 near Kansas City.

When is tornado season in Kansas?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes in Kansas, with 1,316 aggregate on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most US states.