KSNW Wichita. KSN warning of the Greensburg, Kansas tornado. Posted: May 22, 2025 | Last updated: May 22, 2025. KSN Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman, Meteorologist Lucy Doll, Meteorologist Jack ...

GREENSBURG, Kan. — Like most residents who got word of the approaching tornado Friday night, Dennis McKinney quickly herded his 14-year-old daughter, Lindy, down to their basement.

A tornado watch was in place for eastern Kansas and western Missouri until 8 p.m. local time, and forecasters warned of the risk for large hail and damaging wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour.

The small town of Greensbug, Kan., was nearly destroyed because of a tornado. Aug. 15, 2007 — -- The tornado that ripped through Greensburg, Kan., three months ago was ferocious and ...