Images show destruction after tornado strikes NE Kansas town

Colter Robinson
·3 min read
Images show destruction after tornado strikes NE Kansas town

WESTMORELAND (KSNT) – KSNT News compiled photos and videos of the damage caused by a tornado that hit Westmoreland, a town of about 700 people.

On Wednesday, 22 houses were destroyed or deemed “unlivable”, three RVs were damaged and 13 residences and businesses were damaged after a tornado struck Westmoreland.

Video provided courtesy of Buster Schmitz.

According to Pottawatomie County Public Information Officer Becky Ryan, one person was killed. At a news conference Tuesday evening, she confirmed that three Westmoreland residents were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Viewer Michael Anderson sent in aerial photos captured with a drone showing the damage caused:

  • Aerial photos captured by Michael Anderson show the damage caused to Westmoreland.
    Aerial photos captured by Michael Anderson show the damage caused to Westmoreland.
  • Aerial photos captured by Michael Anderson show the damage caused to Westmoreland.
    Aerial photos captured by Michael Anderson show the damage caused to Westmoreland.
  • Aerial photos captured by Michael Anderson show the damage caused to Westmoreland.
    Aerial photos captured by Michael Anderson show the damage caused to Westmoreland.

Images posted to social media showed a tornado on the ground in Westmoreland, as well as damaged homes, uprooted trees and a flipped semi.

KSNT News Reporter Gabriel Johnson captured these photos of the destruction:

Tuesday’s storms came just two days after tornadoes tore through Oklahoma on Sunday, killing four people and injuring at least 100. On Friday, tornadoes twisted through Nebraska and Iowa, demolishing homes and businesses and leaving one person dead.

Viewers in our area submitted these pictures of the storms around Westmoreland.

  • Photos from Candy Fitch of the tornado at Westmoreland on Tuesday.
    Photos from Candy Fitch of the tornado at Westmoreland on Tuesday.
  • Photos from Candy Fitch of the tornado at Westmoreland on Tuesday.
    Photos from Candy Fitch of the tornado at Westmoreland on Tuesday.
  • Photo captures the tornado that hit Westmoreland. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo captures the tornado that hit Westmoreland. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo captures the tornado that hit Westmoreland. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo captures the tornado that hit Westmoreland. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
    Photo shows damage in Westmoreland following tornado. Photo courtesy of Ashley Fielder.
  • Photo courtesy of Frank Tortella. Taken in Manhattan.
    Photo courtesy of Frank Tortella. Taken in Manhattan.
  • Photo courtesy of Frank Tortella. Taken in Manhattan.
    Photo courtesy of Frank Tortella. Taken in Manhattan.
  • Photo courtesy of Frank Tortella. Taken in Manhattan.
    Photo courtesy of Frank Tortella. Taken in Manhattan.
  • Photo of home damage courtesy of JT Vangilder.
    Photo of home damage courtesy of JT Vangilder.
  • Photo courtesy of Kyle St. Clair. Taken in Pottawatomie County.
    Photo courtesy of Kyle St. Clair. Taken in Pottawatomie County.
  • Photo courtesy of Kyle St. Clair. Taken in Pottawatomie County.
    Photo courtesy of Kyle St. Clair. Taken in Pottawatomie County.
  • Photo courtesy of Nancy Nider. Photo taken west of Westmoreland on Highway 13.
    Photo courtesy of Nancy Nider. Photo taken west of Westmoreland on Highway 13.

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