County official leads search after Greensburg tornado
Franklin County emergency director Alan Radcliffe acts as state deputy emergency coordinator for Greensburg. The town of 1500 is largely leveled by an EF 5 tornado that killed at least eight, with 205 mph winds carving a two mile by 22 mile path across south central Kansas. Rescue teams search rubble as residents evacuate and a Mobile command center coordinates the response.
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Greensburg Tornado Destroys Town Homes Hurting Mayor’s Family
Angie Lytle, daughter-in-law of Wellsville mayor Bill Lytle, reports her Greensburg relatives lost four homes with only one survivor as an EF-5 tornado devastates the town. Faith Tabernacle church and many residences were reduced to rubble, rescuers say basements held, water and gas scarce, but grandparents Willard and Betty Olinger survived in a west side basement. Residents seek return to normal as recovery begins.
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Flood Threat Looms In Ottawa As Marais Des Cygnes Rises
Heavy rains push the Marais des Cygnes River over flood stage of 31 feet. By 9:30 a.m. the river stood at 32 feet with a crest forecast at just over 34 feet in Ottawa if rain stops. Flood gates on Main Street may close, detours diverting traffic via the K-68 bridge. Crews work around the clock, deploying pumps and debris control as rainfall, totaling 3.66 inches so far, continues through the week.
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Flood safety tips and flood warning roundup
Ottawa has recorded 5.4 inches of rain since Wednesday and Franklin County faces ongoing flooding as officials note conditions align with expectations. The report cites a long standing record of 2.02 inches set in 1932 and urges residents to follow safety guidance during the flood event.
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