No injuries were reported in a severe storm on Tuesday night in Wyandotte County, according to a spokesman for the Unified Government.
A tornado warning was issued and there were several reports of a tornado in western Wyandotte County, but questions as to whether it is officially a tornado. Based on preliminary reports, there was no significant damage or injuries, the spokesman said.
Power outages, uprooted and damaged trees and structural damage to buildings were reported in Bonner Springs and western Wyandotte County, according to the spokesman.
The Wyandotte County Emergency Management staff is expected to continue the damage assessment, with an updated report in the next few days, according to the spokesman. Emergency Management staff is continuing to monitor the storm throughout the night, as the risk continued for a severe thunderstorm.
The tornado warning was called off around 7:42 p.m. Tuesday. The UG spokesman stated that based on preliminary damage reports, the areas in Wyandotte County that were most affected were Bonner Springs and western Wyandotte County.
Outside of Wyandotte County, a tornado was reported in Douglas County, Kansas, where some homes were damaged and there were several injuries. Additional damage was reported in Leavenworth County.
Wyandotte County remains under a flash flood watch through 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, and a tornado watch through 10 p.m. Tuesday.
More weather information is at www.weather.gov.