Apr 21, 2023

NWS: Chase County tornadoes generated 125mph winds

Posted Apr 21, 2023 3:00 PM
Photo courtesy National Weather Service
Photo courtesy National Weather Service

CHASE COUNTY—The National Weather survey team  found damage for a few tornadoes in Chase County reaching EF-2 intensity, 125 miles per hour, according to the weather service in Wichita.

Survey team found EF-2 damage one mile east of Elmdale, 3 miles southwest of Strong City and 3 and one half miles south of Dunlap. 

The storm damaged homes and businesses, downed power lines, trees and knocked out power to much of the county, according to the Chase County Sheriff's Department.

Investigators are still working to confirm the path and width of the storm.