Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
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241 NOUS43 KGLD 231200 PNSGLD Public Information Statement National Weather Service Goodland KS 600 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024 ...ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY... In 2008, a large wedge tornado developed about 9 miles south of Quinter in Gove county Kanasas and moved north, eventually dissipating 2 miles southeast of Park. This tornado caused extensive damage to several homes, including EF4 damage to one home which was completely destroyed. A car and a pickup truck were tossed or bounced 200 yards at the residence. Nearby, two other homes suffered extensive damage. This tornado caused two injuries, including the driver of a vehicle which was thrown off Interstate 70, and a man attempting to get into his storm cellar when he was struck by flying debris. In 2011, lightning struck the transmitter tower of KNGN radio in McCook, Nebraska. The station was off the air for several days awaiting repairs to the main and backup power sources. $$