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April 29, 2022 - Tornadoes in Northeast and East-Central Kansas

Weather.gov > Topeka, KS > April 29, 2022 - Tornadoes in Northeast and East-Central Kansas

Overview

Severe thunderstorms developed across central Kansas during the early evening hours and moved northeast into the area. Five EF-0 or EF-1 tornadoes were confirmed, with many other reports of large hail and damaging winds:

For more information on the tornadoes in south-central Kansas, including the EF-3 tornado that moved through Andover, see this page from NWS Wichita:

 

Tornadoes:

Tornado - 7 Miles NW of Hope
DICKINSON COUNTY

Date 04/29/2022
Time (CDT) 6:31pm - 6:35pm
EF Rating EF-0
Est. Peak Winds 75 mph
Path Length 1.12 miles
Max Width 50 yards
Injuries/Deaths 0/0

Summary: 

A brief tornado developed under a supercell. Short path verified by video of a debris or dust swirl underneath a funnel cloud.

Tornado - 5 Miles SE of Carlton
DICKINSON COUNTY

Date 04/29/2022
Time (CDT) 7:52pm - 7:57pm
EF Rating EF-0
Est. Peak Winds 75 mph
Path Length

3.11 miles
Max Width 50 yards
Injuries/Deaths 0/0

Summary: 

A tornado quickly formed just west of highway K-15 within a developing line of thunderstorms. The tornado then traveled southeast over open country before moving into Marion County. Storm chasers documented this tornado with photos shortly before 8 PM.

Tornado - Wamego/Belvue
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY

Date 04/29/2022
Time (CDT) 8:03pm - 8:18pm
EF Rating EF-1
Est. Peak Winds 93 mph
Path Length 11.49 miles
Max Width 100 yards
Injuries/Deaths 0/0

Summary:

A fast-moving tornado moved along the Kansas River. This tornado developed just east of St. George and remained just south of Wamego before dissipating on the north side of Belvue.

Tornado - Herington/Parkerville
DICKINSON/MORRIS COUNTIES

Date 04/29/2022
Time (CDT) 8:06pm - 8:28-pm
EF Rating EF-1
Est. Peak Winds 97 mph
Path Length 17.73 miles
Max Width 75 yards
Injuries/Deaths 0/0

Summary:

A line of severe thunderstorms rapidly developed shortly before 8 PM near Hope, KS. Shortly thereafter, this storm developed a tornado just northwest of Herington, KS. This tornado remained on the ground for nearly 18 miles to the northeast before dissipating near Parkerville. Sporadic EF-0 to EF-1 damage was surveyed in the area.

Tornado - 6 Miles W of Mayetta
JACKSON COUNTY

Date 04/29/2022
Time (Local) 8:37pm - 8:44pm
EF Rating EF-1
Est. Peak Winds 90 mph
Path Length 3.65 miles
Max Width 40 yards
Injuries/Deaths 0/0

Summary:

A small tornado developed over the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Reservation between 8:35 and 8:40 PM. A narrow sporadic damage path was followed for approximately 3.5 miles.

 

The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0
Weak
65-85 mph		 EF1
Moderate
86-110 mph		 EF2
Significant
111-135 mph		 EF3
Severe
136-165 mph		 EF4
Extreme
166-200 mph		 EF5
Catastrophic
200+ mph
ef-scale

Photos

Header

Beginning of the Herington tornado EF-1 Damage Northwest of Herington EF-1 Damage Northeast of Herington
Beginning of the Herington tornado.
(Jim Ladue)		 EF-1 Damage Northwest of Herington.
(NWS Damage Survey)		 EF-1 Damage Northeast of Herington.
(NWS Damage Survey)
Beginning of the Herington tornado EF-1 Damage in Jackson County 110 mph straight line wind damage
EF-0 southeast of Wamego. Carport tossed into field.
(NWS Damage Survey)		 Outbuilding destroyed in Jackson County. EF-1 damage.
(NWS Damage Survey)		 Large outbuilding destroyed east of Eskridge, with winds estimated up to 110 mph. Damage in the area was spread in a divergent pattern, indicating straight-line winds.
(NWS Damage Survey)

Radar

Header

Radar at 6:32pm, at the time of the first tornado northeast of Carlton. Radar at 7:53pm, at the time of tornado #2, southeast of Carlton. Radar at 8:09pm, as tornado #3 passed just south of Wamego.
Radar at 6:32pm, at the time of tornado #1 northeast of Carlton. Radar at 7:53pm, near the beginning of tornado #2 southeast of Carlton. Radar at 8:09pm, as tornado #3 passed just south of Wamego.
Radar at 8:09pm, near the beginning of tornado #4 north of Herington. Radar at 8:25pm, near the end of tornado #4 just southwest of Parkerville. Radar at 8:43pm, near the end of tornado #5 west of Mayetta.
Radar at 8:09pm, near the beginning of tornado #4 north of Herington. Radar at 8:25pm, near the end of tornado #4 just southwest of Parkerville. Radar at 8:43pm, near the end of tornado #5 west of Mayetta.

Environment

Soundings
21z (4pm CDT) Topeka sounding 0z (7pm CDT) Topeka sounding
21z (4pm CDT) Topeka sounding 0z (7pm CDT) Topeka sounding

Storm Prediction Center Outlooks
SPC Outlook - Overall Categories SPC Outlook - Tornado SPC Outlook - Hail SPC Outlook - Wind
SPC Outlook - Overall Categories SPC Outlook - Tornado SPC Outlook - Hail SPC Outlook - Wind


Additional environmental data.

250 mb pattern valid at 7pm. 500 mb pattern valid at 7pm. 850 mb pattern valid at 7pm.
250 mb pattern valid at 7pm. 500 mb pattern valid at 7pm. 850 mb pattern valid at 7pm.
Hand-drawn Surface Analysis Sea level pressure and surface winds valid at 5pm. Surface based CAPE and CIN valid at 5pm.
Hand-drawn surface analysis valid at 3pm. Figure 8: Sea level pressure and surface winds valid at 5pm. Surface based CAPE and CIN valid at 5pm.

Effective Storm Relative Helicity valid at 5pm.

 Effective Bulk Shear valid at 5pm. Significant Tornado Parameter valid at 5pm.
Effective Storm Relative Helicity valid at 5pm. Effective Bulk Shear valid at 5pm. Significant Tornado Parameter valid at 5pm.
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