Codell

Codell is an unincorporated community in the state of Kansas, United States. It lies in the central Great Plains and is part of a rural, agricultural region. The community formed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as farming and regional rail activity expanded in the area.

Codell is historically notable for its experience during the 1916 tornado outbreak, when a violent tornado struck the town and surrounding countryside. The event caused extensive damage and is frequently cited in historical discussions of early 20th-century severe weather in the central United States. The Codell tornado is often remembered as part of the broader pattern of tornado activity that affected Kansas and nearby states in that period.

In the present day, Codell remains a small, rural community with limited commercial activity, set amid agricultural land. Residents typically rely on nearby towns for most services and amenities. The area continues to reflect the agricultural character that has shaped much of rural Kansas.