Tonganoxie, Kansas
23 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1886 and the latest in 1960. It stands in Tonganoxie Township. It lies in ZIP code area 66086. The Survey maps it on the Tonganoxie quadrangle. 5,573 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 889 feet above sea level.
On record in Tonganoxie
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 1 record
- Stonehaven Farmlisted 2018
Population over time
2 figuresTonganoxie grew from 4,996 to 5,573 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,996 | |
| 2020 | 5,573 | +577 (+12%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
9 surveys from 23 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1886 USGS Oskaloosa quadrangle1:125000
- 1888 USGS Oskaloosa quadrangle1:125000
- 1894 USGS Oskaloosa quadrangle1:125000, 6 printings
- 1950 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000
- 1950 USGS Tonganoxie quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1951 USGS Tonganoxie quadrangle1:24000, 4 printings
- 1954 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000
- 1956 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1960 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
Fires near this place
134 since 2009Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 134 fires within 5 miles of Tonganoxie between 2009 and 2020, burning about 1,062 acres in total. None started naturally. 7 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 53 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 51 |
| Smoking | 14 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 7 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 6 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Leavenworth County | 226 |
| 12 August 2018 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1.0 acres | Kansas Forest Service | 191 |
| 5 July 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 129 |
| 3 June 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 135 |
| 8 May 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 106 |
| 5 May 2018 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 104 |
| 17 May 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Leavenworth County | 261 |
| 11 May 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 94 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Storms near this place
60 of 85 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Tonganoxie in 85 storm reports between 1994 and 2024: 33 thunderstorm wind, 33 hail, 14 flash flood, 3 tornado. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | Tornado (F1) | Tonganoxie | $2,600,000 | The tornado, which had formed in Jefferson County, entered southwestern Leavenworth County at around 9:40 pm CDT, 6 miles west-southwest of Tonganoxie. The tornado moved east-northeast and lifted 2 miles north of Basehor at 10:12 pm. The 16 mile long path was as wide as 1/4 mile at times, though the average was around 100 yards wide. In Leavenworth County, 200 homes were affected and six were destroyed. One apartment building suffered roof damage. Thirteen businesses were damaged, and two were destroyed. The Leavenworth County Fairgrounds in Tonganoxie suffered extensive damage, approaching a half-million dollars. Total damage was estimated by County Emergency Management officials at $2.6 million. |
| October 1998 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | $2,000,000 | no account filed |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | $500,000 | no account filed |
| June 1996 | Tornado (F1) | Tonganoxie | $250,000 | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | $10,000 | no account filed |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | $7,000 | no account filed |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | $2,000 | A 35 feet tall tree was uprooted and power poles were reported down, at 198th and State Avenue. |
| April 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | $1,000 | Report of a 20 BY 40 FOOT CARPORT that was blown over and relayed by the county EM. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | $1,000 | Awning blown off gas station. 12 inch diameter tree limbs blown off trees. |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Measured gust of 80 mph with widespread damage at the Leavenworth County Fair in Tonganoxie. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | Quarter size hail was reported in Tonganoxie. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | Quarter to half dollar size hail fell in Tonganoxie for several minutes. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Trees downed in Tonganoxie. |
| June 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Emergency Management reported 61 mph gust in Tonganoxie. Power went out in town. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | At least one large tree was down in the city of Tonganoxie. |
| August 2017 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | A vehicle was forced off the road at Himpel Road and US HWY 24/40. Numerous other roads in the county were closed due to flooding. |
| March 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Strong thunderstorm winds took down some power poles and blew out the transformers. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | Eight inches of water was over US 24/40. |
| October 2014 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | Street flooding of 6 to 8 inches of water. |
| September 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Many large trees were reported blown down across Leavenworth County. |
| October 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Large tree branches were reported down, with thunderstorm wind gusts estimated up to 60 mph. |
| February 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Several large trees up to 3 feet in diameter, were blown down, south and southwest of Tonganoxie. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. |
| February 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 65 mph. Tree limbs were reported down. |
| April 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 65 mph. |
| September 2010 | Funnel Cloud | Tonganoxie | - | A rain wrapped funnel cloud was observed. |
| April 2009 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | A water rescue was needed near Tonganoxie Creek, due to flash flooding in the area. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Widespread large trees were reported down throughout Leavenworth county. |
| June 2008 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | Portions of Kansas Routes 24/40 were closed due to high water. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph, caused an eight inch diameter tree to be downed. At least 4 other smaller trees, also were blown over at nearly the same time. |
| May 2007 | Flood | Tonganoxie | - | The Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie crested at 27.80 feet, or 4.80 feet above flood stage. |
| April 2006 | Tornado (F0) | Tonganoxie | - | Brief tornado touchdown noted in open field. |
| June 2005 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | Flooding along 24/40 Highway. |
| July 2004 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | Water up to 8 inches deep closed Highway 24/40. |
| August 2004 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | 6th and Church closed due to water flowing over the road. |
| August 2004 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | Numerous roads around Tonganoxie closed due to high water from heavy rains. |
| June 2003 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | Water reported over road due to heavy rains. Several stalled cars. |
| June 2003 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | Water over Highway 24. |
| April 2002 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | Also reported wind damage. |
| June 2001 | Flash Flood | Tonganoxie | - | Emergency manager reported many roads under water around Tonganoxie, due to heavy rains in the area. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Law enforcement officials estimated 70 mph wind gusts just west of Tonganoxie. |
| June 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Emergency management officials estimated winds at 60 mph east of Tonganoxie. |
| August 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Numerous trees up to 2 feet in diameter were blown down. Many tents were blown down at the County Fairgrounds. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Thunderstorm winds produced widespread damage in Leavenworth County. Emergency managers reported that approximately 30 structures in Leavenworth County sustained damage, totaling an estimated $250,000. |
| September 1998 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | Severe weather spotters reported golfball-size hail in Basehor and 2 miles southwest of Tonganoxie. Another spotter reported dime-size hail in Tonganoxie. |
| June 1998 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | One inch diameter hail was reported by the county sheriff's office 6 miles north of Tonganoxie. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | A spotter reported 70 MPH winds in Tonganoxie during a severe thunderstorm. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | Trees and limbs were reported down in southern Leavenworth County. |
| July 2020 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
| October 2014 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
| October 2014 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
| October 2014 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
| March 2012 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
| September 2010 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
| September 2010 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
| September 2010 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
| September 2010 | Hail | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
| April 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tonganoxie | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | 4.4 miles | 23 | |
| Jarbalo | 6.4 miles | 22 | |
| Hoge | 6.5 miles | 35 | |
| Linwood | 7.9 miles | 23 | |
| South Basehor | 8.0 miles | 35 | |
| Basehor | 8.2 miles | 35 | |
| Five Points | 8.8 miles | 22 | |
| Mahon | 9.0 miles | 36 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Tonganoxie | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q2901314 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 478853. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.








