Extremely Close Range Strong Tornado - Niles, Kansas 5-25-16
Storm Damage on Road 110 north of Dodge City- photo KHP
FORD COUNTY The severe weather response continues following Tuesdays tornado in southwest Kansas.
The Ford County Sheriffs Office reported approximately 9 structures were destroyed and hundreds of structures were damaged according to a media release.
Roads Closed:Highway 50 was closed between Cimarron and Dodge City for approximately one (1) hour due to emergency personnel/vehicles responding to severe weather event (now open)Garnett Road between 105 & 110 road due to power lines/poles down (now open)110 North from Garnett to Denim due to debris in the roadway104 between Tillman & Upland due to debris was still closed on Wednesday night.
Tuesday tornado in Dodge City -courtesy photo
Horseshoe between 106 & 107 due to irrigation system in roadway was still closed on Wednesday night.
There were two people that received injuries. One had to be extracted from the home. Both patients have been treated and released from the hospital.
The Severe weather event followed a path approximately 10 miles wide from the southwest corner of Ford County traveling north-northeast into Hodgeman County.
Electric companies are still in the process of repairing downed power poles and power lines and restoring power to some subscribers.
The Red Cross is assisting displaced families. The Red Cross asks that physical items be donated to other local charities and not the Red Cross. Monetary donations can be accepted via social media, full website and by their toll free number.
Hail from Tuesday storm in Ford Co. photo NWS
Contributions may also be made to the local Salvation Army.
Source: http://salinapost.com/2016/05/26/cleanup-damage-assessment-continues-after-sw-kansas-tornado/
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