A look back at the April 26, 1991 Andover tornado

F-5 tornado hits Andover on April 26, 1991
F-5 tornado hits Andover on April 26, 1991(Screen grab from video by Duke Evans)
Published: Apr. 26, 2024 at 7:59 AM CDT
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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Friday is the 33rd anniversary of an F-5 tornado that tore through parts of Wichita and Andover and killed 17 people.

April 26, 1991, changed Andover forever, and the date is etched into the memories of those who experienced the devastating storm.

On April 29, 2022, another tornado stuck Andover. Though it destroyed homes and buildings, no serious injuries were reported.

Look back upon the 1991 Andover tornado with previous 12 News coverage of the unforgettable event.

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Man reflects on surviving Andover tornado by sheltering under pickup