Friday, September 18, 2015

BREAKING WEATHER: CONFIRMED TORNADO IN MIAMI COUNTY KS

A Tornado Warning is effect for Miami county KS at this time...

Miami county Sheriff's radio states the tornado is rising and lowering near Hillsdale along U.S. 169- moving eastward.

At 6:19 pm- "an injured camper" is being reported at the Scott Creek campground at  Lake Hillsdale in NW Miami county.

The injury is reported to be "minor."

Several trailers were damaged and/or destroyed by the tornado.

The Red Cross was called to assist "4" of the campers for temporary housing assistance.

At 6:21pm- the tornado is still visible to sheriff's deputies.

AT 6:26pm- MiCoSO reports "3 houses damaged in the area of 271st Street and Waverly Road.

As of 6:29pm- the tornado is still on the ground "about 2 miles east of (US) 169" heading toward the Louisburg area..

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The only NWS weather watch in effect at the time of this tornado was for flash flooding.


Check the newest CSW post for updates...



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