May 26, 2024

NWS: Saturday tornado in Kansas had 85-mph winds

Posted May 26, 2024 11:30 PM
Photo NWS Dodge City
Photo NWS Dodge City

BARBER COUNTY —The damage survey team found one area of tornado damage in Hazelton from Saturday's storms.

The tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum wind speeds at 85 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Dodge City.

The tornado was on the ground from 7:15-7:18p.m, was 30-yards wind and traveled 1.4 miles. The survey team noted  small trees were snapped along with damage to a metal roofed shed, an uprooted tree and an empty trailer turned over.  There were no injuries reported