Tornado Damages Over 50 Homes in Miami County, Kansas

One person suffered minor injuries as a tornado ripped through the Hillsdale area on Monday night.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:52am

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A dramatic oil painting depicting a massive, swirling tornado tearing through a rural landscape, with debris and structures dissolving into the turbulent vortex of clouds and light.A powerful tornado rips through a Kansas community, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.Hillsdale Today

A tornado struck Miami County, Kansas on Monday night, damaging at least 50 homes in the Hillsdale area. One person sustained minor injuries, and the Shady Acres RV Park suffered significant damage, with several RVs destroyed or heavily impacted. Emergency services from surrounding areas are assisting with the response and recovery efforts.

Why it matters

Severe weather events like this tornado can have a devastating impact on local communities, causing property damage, disrupting lives, and straining emergency resources. Understanding the scope of the damage and the community's response is important for assessing the overall impact and informing future preparedness efforts.

The details

The tornado struck the Hillsdale area of Miami County, Kansas, damaging at least 50 homes. At the Shady Acres RV Park, about 6 of the roughly 30 RVs on the property were damaged or destroyed, with some units heavily impacted and personal belongings scattered throughout the area. One RV was completely overturned. The Miami County undersheriff reported that the Hillsdale Learning Center is providing food and shelter for affected residents, and emergency services from surrounding areas, including Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, and the Kansas Highway Patrol, are assisting with the response.

  • The tornado struck Miami County, Kansas on Monday night.

The players

Miami County

The county in Kansas where the tornado struck, causing significant damage to homes and an RV park.

Shady Acres RV Park

An RV park in the Hillsdale area of Miami County that suffered extensive damage, with several RVs destroyed or heavily impacted.

Hillsdale Learning Center

A facility in Hillsdale, Kansas that is providing food and shelter for residents affected by the tornado.

Matthew Kelly

The Miami County undersheriff who will provide an update on the situation on Tuesday morning.

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What they’re saying

“County leaders said a tornado damaged at least 50 homes in the Hillsdale area and one person has minor injuries.”

— County Leaders

“The park's owner said about six of the roughly 30 RVs on the property were damage.”

— Shady Acres RV Park Owner

What’s next

The Miami County undersheriff will provide an update on the situation at 7:30 Tuesday morning.

The takeaway

This tornado has had a significant impact on the Hillsdale community in Miami County, Kansas, damaging homes, an RV park, and causing one minor injury. The response and recovery efforts will require coordination between local and regional emergency services to support affected residents and assess the full extent of the damage.