Three silent films showing footage of the June 8, 1966 tornado in Topeka, Kansas, and its aftermath are now available on Kansas Memory. The storm cut a swath of ruin through the capital city, destroying hundreds of homes, causing millions of dollars in damage, and killing sixteen residents.
Footage by Jim Ward, John Coyle, and Al Tebben ![]()
Topeka Bus Company footage by Al Moore ![]()
Footage by an unknonwn photographer ![]()
Select the category Environment – Weather – Storms – Tornadoes for additional sources on Kansas tornadoes.