Apr 16, 2024
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local officials are reporting storm damage from severe weather in areas across two northeast Kansas counties. A stormfront rolling through northeast Kansas on April 15-16 has caused localized damage in Osage and Shawnee Counties. Many were left without power following the storm. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists are currently assessing the damage caused by the storm and possible tornadic activity. The NWS station in Topeka confirms its meteorologists are surveying damage near the town of Overbrook and a possible tornado sighting near the town of Richland. The NWS posted to social media around 10:45 a.m. on April 16 stating that a survey team has discovered damage from a tornado in far southeast Shawnee County and far northeast Osage County. More information on its path and EF rating will be released once the survey is complete. Dusty Nichols with Shawnee County Emergency Management says there is damage reports from SE 105th Street and SE Dupont Road. Two local homes have damage to their roofs with some trees uprooted. Preliminary damage estimates are ongoing. Is it safe to drink water directly from the Kansas River? Storm damage capture just west of the town of Overbook. (Photo Courtesy/Victoria Calhoun)Storm damage capture just west of the town of Overbook. (Photo Courtesy/Victoria Calhoun)Storm damage capture just west of the town of Overbook. (Photo Courtesy/Victoria Calhoun)Storm damage capture just west of the town of Overbook. (Photo Courtesy/Victoria Calhoun)Storm damage capture just west of the town of Overbook. (Photo Courtesy/Victoria Calhoun)Storm damage capture just west of the town of Overbook. (Photo Courtesy/Victoria Calhoun)Storm damage capture just west of the town of Overbook. (Photo Courtesy/Victoria Calhoun)Storm damage capture just west of the town of Overbook. (Photo Courtesy/Victoria Calhoun)Storm damage capture just west of the town of Overbook. (Photo Courtesy/Victoria Calhoun) Master Gardener Plant Sale starts soon in Topeka Greg McCurdy with Osage County Emergency Management says there is confirmed damage between E 165th through to 173rd Street on S Croco Road. There is also damage being reported on S Shawnee Heights Road from E 125th Street north to the county line. If you want to send in photos of storm damage to 27 News, just use this link! For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf
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