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Wichita weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Wichita as part of Sedgwick County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Wichita

165 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Wichita since 1950, killing 38 people and injuring 516. The most recent was on April 30, 2024 (rated unknown).

EF0: 92EF092EF1: 38EF138EF2: 19EF219EF3: 11EF311EF4: 3EF43EF5: 1EF51
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Wichita

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 26, 1991F5Sedgwick County46 mi440 yd17225
June 10, 1958F4Butler County9 mi300 yd155
May 3, 1999F4Sumner County24 mi880 yd6150
June 23, 1969F4Sedgwick County8.7 mi700 yd06
May 13, 1965F3Sumner County62.5 mi100 yd010

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 30, 2024?Butler County0 mi10 yd00
April 29, 2022EF3Sedgwick County12.7 mi250 yd03
May 24, 2019EF1Butler County1.4 mi75 yd00
May 7, 2019EF0Butler County1.9 mi100 yd00
June 26, 2018EF0Butler County0.5 mi50 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Sedgwick County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning355November 3, 2026
Flood Warning170October 14, 2026
Wind Advisory163June 29, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch117October 13, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory97November 11, 2026
Red Flag Warning77March 26, 2026
Heat Advisory73September 2, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory66December 1, 2025
Fire Weather Watch54March 26, 2026
Flood Watch50October 13, 2026

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