The most powerful and destructive tornado of this event occurred on the early evening of Wednesday, June 8, when Topeka, Kansas, was struck by an F5 rated tornado.

Registered as an F5, the powerful storm traveled from the southwest of the city to the northeast, causing the deaths of 17 people, and more than $104 million in damage. The tornado was on the ground for …

June 8th marks the 56th anniversary of one of the most destructive and deadly tornadoes in Kansas history. The massive 1966 Topeka tornado killed 17 people, injured over 500 and caused over $200 …

Jun 5, 2012 · An EF-5 tornado that ripped through Topeka June 8, 1966, cut a half-mile-wide swath through 22 miles of the city, killing 16 and injuring about 550.

Here are 38 aerial photographs showing the path of the 1966 Topeka tornado. Registered as an F5, the powerful storm traveled from the southwest of the city to the northeast, causing the deaths of 17 …

On June 8, 1966 an F-5 tornado, half a mile wide, cut a diagonal path of destruction across the Washburn campus and Topeka. When the winds stopped, the campus was in shambles and five …

This week marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most devastating tornadoes in Kansas history. We remember the events of June 8, 1966, with broadcaster Bill Kurtis, who is widely credited with saving …

While it was considered very good for its time, it was not good at finding tornadoes activity, compared to the Doppler weather radar of the present day. Around 7:30 p.m., a 1/4 to 1/2-mile (400–800 m) wide …

“Twist of Fate” commemorates the 50th anniversary of the June 8, 1966, tornado, which resulted in the deaths of 16 people and the loss of several hundred homes and businesses.

On June 8th, 1966, a massive F5 tornado struck Topeka, Kansas, and showed the entire nation the true destructive power of these deadly storms. At the time, the tornado's destruction cost $250 million …