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Public Information Statement

National Weather Service Wichita KS

612 AM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026



...ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY...



In 1953, an extremely dangerous severe thunderstorm tore

through the Wichita metro area.  Winds were measured at

exactly 100 mph when the anemometer broke at the airport.

The hail was "at least golf ball sized".  The severe

thunderstorm caused around $9 million damage.  In 1969, a

short lived but strong F3 tornado hit the south side of

Salina.  The tornado's track was only two miles long and

around 50 yards wide.  However it hit the airport,

severely damaged or destroyed 104 homes, seven businesses

and injured 60.  



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