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Massive Tornado Strikes Plevna, Kansas, Leaving Extensive Damage

No injuries or fatalities reported as emergency crews and residents assess damage and begin recovery efforts following the mile-wide storm.

Overview

  • A powerful tornado, at one point a mile wide, struck Plevna, Kansas, late on May 18, damaging homes, trees, vehicles, and utility infrastructure.
  • The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency for Plevna at 11:51 p.m., following earlier warnings for Reno County.
  • No injuries or fatalities have been reported, with emergency responders continuing to check homes and account for all residents.
  • Utility crews, public works, and the Red Cross are aiding in recovery efforts, with power outages and partial road closures still affecting the town.
  • Damage assessment teams from the National Weather Service are surveying the storm's path and strength, with preliminary results expected later today.