 Aftermath of the tornado | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 21, 2001 |
| F4 tornado | |
| on the Fujita scale | |
| Highest winds | 207 mph (333 km/h)–260 mph (420 km/h) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Injuries | 28 |
| Damage | $40.1 million (1997 USD) |
| Areas affected | Barton County, Kansas |
Part of the Tornadoes of 2001 | |
The 2001 Hoisington tornado was a violent and destructive tornado that hit the city of Hoisington, Kansas on April 21, 2001. The tornado killed one and injured twenty-eight others, and left one-third of the city devastated, with over 400 structures damaged to varying degrees.