‘At least 10 structures’ damaged in Miami County during tornado-warned storm
By JoBeth Davis, Krista Tatschl
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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Kansas (KMBC) — According to the Miami County Sheriff’s Office, “at least 10 structures” sustained damage during tornado-warned storms Sunday night.
Miami County Undersheriff Matt Kelly said at least 10 structures were damaged in the northwest part of the county, most of it along 247th Street stretching between Indianapolis and Pleasant Valley Road.
KMBC 9 News reporter Krista Tatschl says at least seven utility poles are down along the roadway, making the area difficult to access.
One family told KMBC their barn collapsed and blew away.
Utility crews worked to restore power Sunday night, with outages reported mainly outside the town’s main corridor.
An Evergy worker said crews had already checked about 10 homes for damage and expected to work through the night to restore service.
Residents described sudden and intense conditions.
One family said they were away when a neighbor called to report their barn had been destroyed.
Another said they watched the storm until debris began flying sideways.
No injuries were reported.
Flooding also caused problems, especially on low-lying roads.
A business owner along Main Street said heavy rain briefly turned the roadway into what looked like a river.
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