(KMZA)--The Nemaha County, Kansas Emergency Management Office will be hosting a presentation Saturday evening, May 20 on the destructive tornado of 1896 that affected Nemaha County and other northeast Kansas counties.
The presentation dubbed “ Tornado of Hellish Fury” will be presented by former KSNT meteorologist Bruce Jones at the Nemaha County Community Building, in Seneca, at 7:00.
On May 17, 1896, an estimated E-F5 tornado tracked 100 miles through northeastern Kansas and extreme southeastern Nebraska.
Seneca, Oneida, Sabetha, and Reserve sustained severe damage. While passing through Reserve, the tornado was 2 miles wide. 25 people were killed, and more than 200 were injured.
Jones has conducted extensive research on the tornado using microfilm reels and has visited many of the sites where damage was done. In his presentation, he will tell stories and explain information found while researching the disaster.
The public is invited to attend the free presentation.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Missouri River flood warning update
Ex-Pawnee City School para sentenced for sex abuse
Four arrested after Jackson Co traffic stop
BB guns, fireworks, all off limits in Atchison
Sunday wreck injures one in Atchison
Convicted baby biter sentenced to prison
New Hiawatha City Adminstrator hired
Morrill welfare check ends with drug arrests, children removed
Housing to expand through Atchison Main Street funds
Tax credits awarded to two local non-profits
Flood dangers realized by Falls City driver
Pilgrims arrive in Atchison Tuesday; KDOT closes lane for arrival
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Seneca fitness court
Monet's Garden comes to life in Atchison
Outgoing Holton USD 336 Supt. recognized
Jefferson Co's squatting ban moves forward
Flooding expected along Missouri River
At risk teen missing in Atchison; public asked for help
LATEST STORIES
Commission discusses KDOT letter on street lights
At risk teen missing in Atchison; public asked for help
IDOT recommends detour from I-29 if flooding occurrs
Pilgrims arrive in Atchison Tuesday; KDOT closes lane for arrival
Flood dangers realized by Falls City driver
Autopsy awaited in inmate's death
Morrill welfare check ends with drug arrests, children removed
Jefferson Co RWD#10 under boil advisory