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Topeka weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Topeka as part of Shawnee County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Topeka

151 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Topeka since 1950, killing 37 people and injuring 700. The most recent was on May 19, 2024 (rated EF0).

EF0: 67EF067EF1: 42EF142EF2: 26EF226EF3: 9EF39EF4: 4EF44EF5: 1EF51
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Topeka

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
June 8, 1966F5Shawnee County21.1 mi880 yd16450
May 19, 1960F4Shawnee County27.5 mi880 yd192
May 28, 2019EF4Douglas County29.1 mi1,760 yd04
May 19, 1960F4Wabaunsee County20.6 mi10 yd012
August 6, 1962F4Jackson County11 mi667 yd03

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 19, 2024EF0Shawnee County0.1 mi25 yd00
May 19, 2024EF0Osage County0.7 mi40 yd00
April 30, 2024EF1Jefferson County2.2 mi75 yd00
April 30, 2024?Shawnee County0.1 mi25 yd00
April 30, 2024?Pottawatomie County0.3 mi20 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Shawnee County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning298October 13, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch99October 13, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory85March 1, 2026
Wind Advisory77June 17, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory73August 26, 2026
Heat Advisory70September 2, 2026
Flood Advisory68November 3, 2026
Red Flag Warning54March 28, 2026
Flood Warning44October 1, 2026
Flood Watch44October 13, 2026

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