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In 1993, the strongest winds ever measured at Wichita Mid Continent Airport occurred when severe thunderstorms produced a 109-mph gust. Fanning out over a 2-mile wide area, the destructive winds began near the intersection of Kellogg and Dugan where 14 power poles were sheared near their bases. Five aircraft were destroyed and 20 were heavily damaged. Part of the roof of the F A A approach tower was peeled off and blown into the tower itself, resulting in $145,000 damage.

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In 2011, incredibly powerful severe thunderstorms tore through Iowa, with widespread 80 to 100 mph winds and gusts that reached a staggering 115 mph. Roofs were torn off several houses and other buildings. One roof, constructed of corrugated steel, was torn off a house with one part impaling the side of a neighboring house, while a second part protruded into the living room. Numerous barns and sheds were destroyed with some completely leveled. A 180-foot radio tower was toppled. No doubt, power outages were widespread as countless power poles were blown down or snapped at the bases. Damage to trees was obviously widespread, including a few with 1 foot diameter trunks. Total property damage was nearly $7.5 million, with crop damages totaling $3.575 million.

In 1990, vicious thunderstorms drubbed the Denver Metro Area with hail as large as softballs. The giant hail destroyed numerous roofs and countless cars with damage totaling $625 million.
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