2022 Andover tornado
The tornado at peak intensity in Andover. | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | April 29, 2022, 8:10 p.m. CST (UTC–06:00) |
| Dissipated | April 29, 2022, 8:31 p.m. CST (UTC–06:00) |
| Duration | 21 minutes |
| EF3 tornado | |
| on the Enhanced Fujita scale | |
| Highest winds | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 3 |
| Damage | $41.5 million |
| Areas affected | Butler County, Kansas, particularly Andover |
Part of the Tornadoes of 2022 | |
In the evening hours of April 29, 2022, a strong tornado moved through the city of Andover, located in the U.S. state of Kansas. The tornado tracked 12.8 miles (20.6 km) through the area, injuring three people and inflicting EF3 damage on the Enhanced Fujita scale to structures located on the eastern side of Andover.
The tornado first touched down southwest of Andover in Sedgwick County, causing minor damage. The tornado rapidly intensified as it approached the town, damaging numerous structures prior to entering city limits. The tornado reached EF3 intensity in eastern Andover, where it destroyed several dozen homes and damaged a YMCA fitness center that served the town. It remained on the ground for 21 minutes while tracking 12.8 miles (20.6 km) through the area, and was the only strong tornado to occur during a two-day outbreak that produced 29 tornadoes.