Kansas Governor Kelly visited Grinnell today to see firsthand the damage of the tornado that directly hit the town of Grinnell, KS on Sunday, May 18th.

The community of Grinnell is facing a long road to recovery after the recent tornado. Homes were destroyed. Families are displaced. And now, the rebuilding begins. The Gove County Community Foundation, in partnership with GNWKCF and Grinnell Promoting Pride & Progress (GP3), has created the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Fund — a special relief effort designed to support both immediate cleanup efforts and long-term recovery for those affected.

Lane closures on I-70 near Grinnell in Gove County are expected to remain in place during the week of May 19, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. KDOT has closed the passing lanes on both eastbound and westbound I-70 between mile markers 82 and 87. The closures are necessary for utility crews to complete repairs on downed powerlines from severe weather on Sunday evening. Motorists are advised to use caution and stay alert for work crews in the area. Minor

However, at approximately 6:50 PM CST, a tornado touched down in Grinnell, Kansas. The National Weather Service in Goodland issued the tornado warning at 6:38 PM, noting that a storm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Grinnell, moving northeast at 30 mph. The warning remained in effect until 7:15 PM CDT. The storm brought with it the threat of a tornado and quarter-size hail, and radar indicated strong rotation.