Hoisington remembers devastating tornado 25 years later
By Ryan Newton
Published on April 21, 2026.
The 25th anniversary of the devastating F4 tornado that hit Hoisington High School is being remembered. The tornado touched down near the high school and quickly moved into the city, causing damage to 200 homes and 12 businesses. No one at the prom was hurt. The on-call hospital lab tech at Clara Barton Medical Center witnessed the rumble but did not immediately notice the damage. The survivors described the immediate aftermath and the severe impact on their lives.
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