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Storm damage reported in Harvey County


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Mark Schnabel
Storm damage in Walton caused a power line to go down over the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad track next to the Mid Kansas Cooperative Association.
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Newton Kansan
Posted Apr 26, 2009 @ 09:06 PM

NEWTON —

Storms hit Newton and the surrounding area Sunday, causing significant damage in the area.

A tornado warning was issued for Harvey County around 6:15 p.m. Sirens sounded in Newton at about 6:35 p.m. with the all-clear given at about 7 p.m.

Damage in the area was reported to trees, railroad crossing guards and some buildings. A trailer camper was observed overturned in Walton, where there were reports of building damage and tree damage. Power outages also were reported in Walton.

A flood warning is in effect for Harvey County until 12:30 a.m. Monday.

For more information, see Monday’s Kansan.

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