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Tornadoes ravaged the U.S. Midwest on May 22, 1960, killing one and injuring 28 in Meriden, Kansas, amid a violent thunderstorm system bringing heavy rains, hail, and 70-mph winds to Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa, causing heavy damage.
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Big Twisters Smash Through U. S. Midsection
By The Associated Press
Tornadoes raked the Midwest again last night. One person died and 28 were injured when a big twister smashed through Meriden, Kans. a town of 400, north of Topeka.
The tornado, which ran a 100-mile course, was part of a violent thunderstorm system which crackled over Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa.
The storm, still active in Iowa today, sloshed heavy rains and peppered hailstones on many localities. It unleashed 70-mile winds which did heavy damage.
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Primary Location
Meriden, Kansas
Event Date
Last Night (May 22, 1960)
Outcome
one person died and 28 were injured; heavy damage from winds, rains, and hail.
Event Details
A tornado smashed through Meriden, Kansas, a town of 400 north of Topeka, running a 100-mile course as part of a violent thunderstorm system over Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa. The storm brought heavy rains, hailstones, and 70-mile winds causing heavy damage and remained active in Iowa.