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Active Tornado Warnings

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Tornado History for Rice County (Since 1950)

Tornadoes on Record
41
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
5
12.2% of total
Fatalities
1
6 injuries
Strongest Rating
EF4
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
May 26, 2021
Latest tornado on record

Recent Tornado Warning History

DateIssuedExpired
June 11, 2026 3:15 AM UTC 3:30 AM UTC
June 11, 2026 2:37 AM UTC 3:15 AM UTC
June 11, 2026 2:17 AM UTC 2:45 AM UTC
June 11, 2026 2:02 AM UTC 2:45 AM UTC

Rice County Facts

FIPS Code
20159
NWS County Code (UGC)
KSC159
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