1966 Topeka Tornado

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DescriptionOn June 8, 1966, Topeka was struck by a massive tornado. Registering as an F5 on the Fujita scale, the powerful storm traveled across the city from the southwest to the northeast, carving a path of destruction 21 miles long and one-half mile wide. The tornado resulted in the deaths of 17 people and more than $104 million in damage. One of the hardest hit areas was the campus of Washburn University, where much of the campus was damaged or destroyed. The 1966 tornado stands as the fourth costliest tornado in US history Last edited by: Katie Keckeisen

Decade1960s Last edited by: Katie Keckeisen

Date1966-06-08 Last edited by: Katie Keckeisen

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1966 Topeka Tornado