Colby, Kansas Tornado

21 July 1996

From the Storm Data Report: "Well Photographed and videographed tornado picked up large amounts of dirt from field where farmer had been plowing. Tornado first moved East for about 1/2 mile and then turned to move slowly West Southwest for 2.5 mile. Tornado dissipated just after crossing State Highway 25. Tornado damaged corn field, irrigation sprinkler system, and three wheel all terrain cycle. Tornado could be seen from 20 – 30 miles away."

Path Length

3 Miles

Path Width

100 Yards

Persons Killed

0

Persons Injured

0

Est. Property Damage

37K

Est. Crop Damage

10K

Fujita Intensity Scale

F1