Known for its record-breaking tornadoes and long history of twisters, Kansas experiences its peak tornado season from mid-April through mid-June, as reported by the National Weather Service. Here is a summary of the Sunflower State’s more notable tornado events by category.

∇  Most Activity: Sherman County, situated in northwest Kansas, takes the lead as the county with the highest tornado count, recording  113 tornadoes between 1950 and 2020.

∇  Per Year Activity: Kansas has witnessed around 88 tornadoes each year over the past three decades.

∇  Most Destructive: The May 25, 1955 tornado claimed the lives of 80 individuals and devastated the small town of Udall.

∇  Daily Max: Kansas holds the record for the highest number of tornadoes in a single day, with an astounding 70 tornadoes occurring on May 23, 2008.

∇  Longest Path: A tornado on May 25, 1917, caused immense destruction while traversing 65 miles across several Kansas counties, resulting in the unfortunate loss of 23 lives.

∇  Urban: Tornadoes have impacted various areas, including urban centers like Wichita and Andover, where 17 people lost their lives due to a tornado on April 26, 1991.

∇  Rural: Greensburg in southwest Kansas suffered severe damage, with 11 lives lost and 95% of the city destroyed by a tornado on May 4, 2007, traveling nearly 22 miles.

∇  Least: Wyandotte County in northeast Kansas encountered the fewest tornadoes between 1950 and 2020, with a total count of ten tornadoes over seven-plus decades.

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