Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
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502 NOUS43 KGLD 241200 PNSGLD Public Information Statement National Weather Service Goodland KS 600 AM MDT Mon Jun 24 2024 ...ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY... In 1909, three violent tornadoes developed in Norton County Kansas. Two of the tornadoes were rated F4 on the Fujita Scale. In one, a ranch house was destroyed as the tornado reportedly carried away everything moveable. Sixty three cattle were killed on two ranches, some reportedly carried to the heights of 500 feet. The other violent tornado occurred near the city of Norton, leveling farms, ranches, a school, and a church. A dubious and unconfirmed newspaper report noted that a 1700 pound steer was carried for a mile. $$