Topeka tornado

8 June 1966 · Topeka, United States · F5

It crossed the capital of Kansas in front of a TV cameraman — his shout ‘For God’s sake, take cover!’ became the town’s tornado-warning motto.

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Good to know

Local legend said a hill protected the city from tornadoes — it came right over that hill.

Footage (3)

• Topeka, Kansas F5 Tornado Video, June 8, 1966 Channel: alexstarman31 Watch on YouTube ↗
• June 8, 1966 Topeka tornado aftermath footage Channel: CJOnline Watch on YouTube ↗
• F5 Tornado vs. a City of 100,000 - The 1966 Topeka F5 Tornado Documentary Channel: Swegle Studios Watch on YouTube ↗

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