Tornado leaves path of destruction in Grinnell, other Kansas towns threatened on active night for severe weather

Grinnell residents picking up the pieces after possible EF-2 tornado sweeps through town

On Sunday, a tornado took out the west side of Grinnell, a northwest Kansas town of about 250 people, with homes being destroyed, some being completely ripped off of their foundation, trees stripped and uprooted, and cars being smashed.

Rainbow Seen Over Kansas Tornado Damage - Videos from The Weather Channel

A rainbow shone over the aftermath of a damaging tornado in Grinnell, Kansas, on Sunday. A storm chaser captured the incredible moment the twister slowly dissipated next to the colorful arc. - Videos from The Weather Channel

Tornado leaves path of destruction in Grinnell, other Kansas towns threatened on active night for severe weather

There were close calls for the towns of St. Francis, Scott City and Greensburg, but the community of Grinnell in Gove County took a direct hit.

Destructive tornados reported in Kansas, surrounding states

Two small Kansas towns took direct hits from large, destructive tornadoes on May 18. Grinnell in the northwest part of the state was hit during the early evening hours, and Plevna in central Kansas, had about the same fate at nearly midnight.  Preliminary reports from the National Weather Service are calling the Grinnell tornado an EF2 and reports have yet to come back for the Plevna storm. Survey teams are still in the area to assess damage and…

Large tornado rips through Grinnell, Kansas

A video shared from Grinnell, Kansas, shows a tornado as it bears down on the town on Sunday, May 18, 2025.