Observed from south of I-70 along Newsom Road looking north, long, wacky rope-out confirmed to be down by numerous other chasers closer.
Tornado #501 • September 30, 2026 – Dorrance, Kansas
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Chase Log: September 30, 2026
Chase of the Year! Eight Tornadoes Documented, Including Tornado #500!
Central Kansas (1039 miles)
Remnants of former Hurricane Polo spun into Kansas, helping spawn a localized tornado outbreak where I documented eight twisters, including my 500th career tornado!
• TORNADOES: 8
• MAX HAIL: None
• FLOODING: Observed
• DAMAGE: Observed
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