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June 8th Marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1966 Topeka Tornado

An F-5 tornado tore through Topeka killing 16 and destroying hundreds of homes. (Photo: National Weather Service)
An F-5 tornado tore through Topeka killing 16 and destroying hundreds of homes. (Photo: National Weather Service)

On this date, June 8th in 1966, a massive tornado ripped through the heart of Topeka. 50 years later many Topekans vividly recall the shock and terror of that day. 


On "KPR Presents", Kaye McIntyre interviews Bill Kurtis and others who remember the Topeka tornado of 1966. Here that edition of "KPR Presents" HERE

 

Tom Parkinson is the host of KPR's Morning Edition.