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Overview

Shortly after 7 pm a tornado quickly developed on the southwest fringes of Eureka, KS. The tornado tore across the town from southwest to northeast causing extensive tree damage along with destroying numerous houses and businesses. In addition, the entire town lost power. The tornado attained an EF-3 rating. The preliminary information points to the tornado being on the ground for approximately 17 minutes. Also of note, this is the 4th tornado to produce damage in the community of Eureka since 1950.

Damage to a home in Eureka

Tornado
Photos & Video
Radar

Tornadoes:

Eureka Tornado
Greenwood County

Date	6/26/2018
Time (Local)	approximately 7:18
EF Rating	3
Est. Peak Winds	152
Path Length	8.51
Max Width	500 yards
Injuries/Deaths	8/0
Summary: The tornado touched down just southwest of town and moved northeast across the community. Of note, this tornado moved across an area that was affected by the EF2 tornado in 2016. The tornado lifted approximately 7:35 pm.

Track Map

The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph

Photos & Video:

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	Tornado damage in Eureka, Kansas. Main and River. #eurekatornado pic.twitter.com/REM8XqFrB4 — Chance Swaim (@byChanceSwaim) June 27, 2018	We're getting our first look at some of the damage in Eureka from a possible tornado. These are pictures from Troy Fisher. @TiffanyLaneKSN is on the way to the scene. Stay with @KSNNews, @KSNStormTrackr3 & @LisaTeachman for #severeweather updates. pic.twitter.com/skL4J1XkxR — Emily Younger (@EmilyYoungerKSN) June 27, 2018	Pics sent to me by my ex's mother who lives in #Eureka, KS. Her house is the one still standing in these pics. This is on the east side of town. Hearing that dozens of people lost their homes and businesses. #kswx #EurekaKSTornado pic.twitter.com/6dnbXKtz3J — Brandon M. Worf (@FactorOne) June 27, 2018
One of the few pictures of the tornado
This is an entire roof that was ripped off a bookstore on Main Street. People are trying to get a tarp over the building ASAP as heavy rain pours into the building.#kswx @KAKEnews pic.twitter.com/Xckd3JjAdT — KAKE Morgan Downing (@MorganDowningTV) June 27, 2018	KDHE has 3 staff members on site assisting with cleanup from the #EurekaTornado, particularly extensive tree damage, & landfill operations for the next several days. @RedCross is asking those affected by the tornado to register at https://t.co/7o6RCn2P5V or call 1-800-RED CROSS. pic.twitter.com/UQkY7HS9Cl — KDHE (@KDHE) June 27, 2018	NEW Drone video by @travisheying of the tornado damage in Eureka, Kansas; full video: https://t.co/z7kmEwSY3s #KSwx @NWSWichita #EurekaTornado pic.twitter.com/99m2VEU690 — kansasdotcom (@kansasdotcom) June 27, 2018	This is the tornado that tore though Eureka last night, injuring 8 people and causing widespread damage. https://t.co/OuZm6rkbHn #KAKEnews #kswx pic.twitter.com/s7XHQxegjs — KAKE News (@KAKEnews) June 27, 2018