Four Tornadoes Tear Through County

  • The May 4 tornado in Maud cuts across a field near the District 3 County Barn in Maud. Photo by Jeremiah Fletcher
    The May 4 tornado in Maud cuts across a field near the District 3 County Barn in Maud. Photo by Jeremiah Fletcher
  • A medical marijuana grow house operation takes a direct hit from the tornado. Photo by Chad Larman
    A medical marijuana grow house operation takes a direct hit from the tornado. Photo by Chad Larman
  • A home was badly damaged by the tornado. Drone photo taken by Chad Larman
    A home was badly damaged by the tornado. Drone photo taken by Chad Larman
  • Rain from the storms caused flooding and road damage. Photo by Chad Larman
    Rain from the storms caused flooding and road damage. Photo by Chad Larman
  • Shown is an aerial photo of the tornado path taken by Dist. 3 Commissioner Eddie Stackhouse during his ride with KOCO pilot Chase Rutledge
    Shown is an aerial photo of the tornado path taken by Dist. 3 Commissioner Eddie Stackhouse during his ride with KOCO pilot Chase Rutledge
    Pottawatomie County had four confirmed tornadoes on Wednesday, May 4. All four were in Commissioner Eddie Stackhouse’s district. Stackhouse said he saw one as it came very close to his home near Maud, but he was out checking the damage as soon as it passed. According to the National Weather Service, the tornadoes were rated from an EF1 to EF3. One tornado touched down on the south s...

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