Ottawa County KS Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Ottawa County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
29
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
4
13.8% of total
Fatalities
1
26 injuries
Strongest Rating
EF4
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
May 2, 2018
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 9:33 PM UTC | 10:15 PM UTC |
| May 18, 2026 | 9:04 PM UTC | 10:00 PM UTC |
| May 18, 2026 | 7:50 PM UTC | 8:30 PM UTC |
| May 18, 2026 | 7:17 PM UTC | 8:00 PM UTC |
| May 18, 2026 | 12:38 AM UTC | 1:04 AM UTC |
Ottawa County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 20143
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- KSC143
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