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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
700 AM CDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY...

In 2001, at 915 PM, an F4 tornado struck Hoisington
Kansas.  The initial touchdown occurred 1 mile southwest
of Hoisington.The tornado rapidly reached F3 intensity
as it entered the west side of town.  Moving northeast at
20 mph, it strengthened to an F4 in 2 to 3 minutes.
While crossing Northwest Hoisington, the tornado carved a
2 mile long, 2 block wide path of almost complete
destruction.  There was 1 fatality and 28 injuries.  The
tornado destroyed 182 homes, 12 businesses and tore a
roof off the hospital.It also severed power to much of
the region.  As the tornado exited the north side of
town, it weakened rapidly, causing F1 to F2 damage as it
approached Deception Creek 3 miles northeast of town.
After crossing the creek, it suddenly turned toward the
northwest where it damaged two farmsteads shortly before
dissipating.

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