On this day in 1999, an F-4 tornado ripped through the heart of Haysville. The tornado touched down about four miles north of Wellington and tracked north for 24 miles, according to the National Weather Service. The storm was so powerful that winds were estimated between 207 to 260 miles per hour. Debris was found as far north as the College Hill area in Wichita. Overall, the tornado killed six people and damaged 150 homes and 27 businesses.
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