storms

Early Warnings Reduced Human Loss From Tornadoes

Dan Verbeck — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:55:39 +0000

The tornado systems that roared through Kansas over the weekend had an historic quality to them. An early warning appears to have limited the number of injuries as more than a hundred tornadoes touched down.

Tornado Hits Wichita's Ailing Aviation Industry

editor — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Over the weekend, tornadoes ripped through several states, killing at least five people in Oklahoma and causing millions in damage to communities. Among the hardest hit areas was Wichita, Kan., which has seen its share of hardship over the past several years.

Scenes From Saturday's Storms

Emilie Mutert — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:44:23 +0000

People throughout the midwest and around the world had their eyes and their cameras on the storms that swept through the country Saturday.

After Ferocious Texas Tornadoes, Two Incredibly Welcome Words: 'No Deaths'

Mark Memmott — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:35:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N92dHn_hbRQ

Possible Tornadoes Touch Down Near Dallas

editor — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:02:00 +0000

"We've got two tornadoes, one in Dallas and one in Arlington.

Emergency Responders On The Ground In Harveyville

Stephen Koranda — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:40:11 +0000

Emergency responders say that is was probably a tornado that ripped through the tiny town of Harveyville, Kansas last night. The town of just over 200 residents in Wabaunsee County was community hit hardest by last night's storms, leaving 40 percent of buildings damaged or destroyed. At least a dozen of the town's residents were injured, at least one of them critically.

Flood Danger Heralded

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:17:01 +0000

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Kansas City, Mo. – The council made up of Kansas City's six major industrial districts is warning that levees holding back rivers are in precarious condition. And money to do restoration work is barely being provided.

Fast, Vicious Storm Rips Metro KC

Dan Verbeck — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:07:37 +0000

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Kansas City, Mo. – Thunderstorm winds raked a goodly portion of the metro region this morning, tipping trucks, tearing roofs and cutting electricity.