Mar 15, 2024

NWS: Wabaunsee Co. tornado rated EF2

Posted Mar 15, 2024 10:00 AM
Photo Wabaunsee Co. Sheriff
Photo Wabaunsee Co. Sheriff

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—A National Weather Service storm survey found two tornadoes from Wednesday storms, both preliminarily rated EF-2, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.

Path of the Wabaunsee Co. tornado
Path of the Wabaunsee Co. tornado

The first tornado occurred at 7:45p.m. in largely rural area of Wabaunsee County between Alta Vista and Alma. It had maximum winds of 115mph, traveled 8.8 miles in 30 minutes and was approximately 400 yards wide.

Path of the Shawnee Co. Storm
Path of the Shawnee Co. Storm

The second tornado occurred at 8:27p.m. just outside of Rossville in Shawnee County.

Repairing tornado damage in Shawnee Co.
Repairing tornado damage in Shawnee Co.

It had estimated peak winds of 120 mph, traveled 4.7 miles in 19 minutes and was approximately 200 yards wide. There were no injuries reported from the tornadoes.