What was the worst tornado to ever hit in Kansas?

Answer 1

The worst tornado in Kansas history was the Udall tornado of May 25, 1955. This F5 tornado first touched down in Oklahoma and moved northward into Kansas, striking the small town of Udall, where 75 people were killed. Five more people were killed on a farm. The southern part of Udall was completely swept away. This was the deadliest tornado in Kansas history and the 25th deadliest in U.S. history. It was the last tornado in the U.S. to kill more than 60 people until 2011.

Answer 2

The largest tornado in Oklahoma history was the El Reno tornado of May 31, 2013. The tornado passed south and east of the city itself, affecting mostly rural areas. It reached a maximum width of 2.6 miles, making it the largest tornado on record anywhere in the world.

Answer 3

The largest F5 or EF5 tornado on record in Oklahoma was the El Reno tornado of May 31, 2013. It was recorded to have been 2.6 miles wide.

Answer 4

As of February 17, 2015 the most recent tornado in Oklahoma was on December 14, 2014 near Arcadia. It touched down briefly in a field, causing no damage.

Answer 5

The largest tornado on record in Oklahoma, or anywhere for that matter, was the which struck near El Reno, Oklahoma on May 31, 2013. At one point it was 2.6 miles wide.

Answer 6

Tulsa, OK is a Very High Risk area for tornados. According to records, the largest tornado in the Tulsa area was an F5 in 1960 that caused 81 injuries and 5 deaths. *Tornado risk is calculated from the destruction path that has occured within 30 miles of the location.