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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | F4 |
| -- Length | 27 Miles |
| -- Width | 880 Yards |
| State | KANSAS |
| County/Area | CRAWFORD |
| WFO | SGF |
| Report Source | NWS STORM SURVEY |
| NCEI Data Source | PDS |
| Begin Date | 2003-05-04 15:35 CST |
| Begin Location | 6NW MC CUNE |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 37.41667/-95.1 |
| End Date | 2003-05-04 16:15 CST |
| End Location | 6NW MC CUNE |
| End Lat/Lon | 37.53333/-94.63333 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 3/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 20/0 |
| Property Damage | 7.2M |
| Crop Damage | 1M |
| Episode Narrative | This storm is known to have initiated the unforgettable series of events of 4 May, 2003. This classic supercell rapidly developed over Montgomery County, Kansas, eventually moving into southwestern Crawford County, Kansas where it spawned a very large and destructive tornado. This tornado laid out a path of destruction for 27 miles of farm land and small communities through Crawford County. This event also claimed three lives and injured 20 in eastern sections of the county, where the tornado had strengthened to F-4 status. The tornado continued on the ground into Barton County, Missouri. Sharon Lasbrook age 48, was deceased from being thrown out of her mobile home and into a field. Her home was completely disintegrated by the twister. George Bolte age 68, was taking cover in his manufactured home and laying over his wife to protect her from flying debris. While saving her life, he was deceased from the debris. Josephine Maghe age 87, was taking cover within her frame home as the tornado arrived. She was deceased from being struck into the ground. |
Event Fatality Details:
| Type | Age | Gender | Fatality Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death (Direct) | 48 | Female | Mobile/Trailer Home |
| Death (Direct) | 68 | Male | Permanent Home |
| Death (Direct) | 87 | Female | Permanent Home |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 3 | 20 | 7.200M | 1.000M | |||||||
| MC CUNE | CRAWFORD CO. | KS | 05/04/2003 | 15:35 | CST | Tornado | F4 | 3 | 20 | 7.200M | 1.000M |
| Totals: | 3 | 20 | 7.200M | 1.000M |
