Blue Rapids tornado videos: Footage of damage emerge Marshall County after touchdown; watch

A tornado struck Blue Rapids, Kansas, on Monday afternoon, causing major damage as dramatic footage of the destruction spread online.

Updated on: May 19, 2026 6:34 AM IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A tornado touched down in Blue Rapids, Marshall County, Kansas, on Monday afternoon, leaving significant damage behind. Footage of the havoc wrecked by the twister emerged on social media.

The tornado in Blue Rapids came amid severe tornado warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) for parts of west and northwest Kansas. It included Atchison, Doniphan and Marshall counties, among others, till 10pm. Weather conditions are expected to improve later on Tuesday.

Storm chaser Max Velocity shared live footage from Blue Rapids, which showed damage to trees, fields and power lines. The tornado was classified as a Potentially Destructive Tornado (PDS), Velocity reported.

Here's a video:

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NWS Confirms Details

The NWS confirmed that around 5:24pm on Monday, a tornado touched down in Marshall County. It was moving northeast at a speed of 35 miles per hour, the NWS said, per WIBW 13 of Kansas.

A tornado warning was in effect for southeastern Washington County and central Marshall County till 6pm. It has now expired.

Apart from the tornado near Blue Rapids, another was spotted south of Waterville around 5:04pm today.

Also read: Will tornadoes strike in the Chicago area today? Illinois under NWS alert till evening

Missouri Under Tornado Alert

Along with Kansas, several Missouri counties were placed under alert by the NWS amid strong possibility of tornadoes. Fox4 Kansas City reported that a tornado on the ground was confirmed in Maryville.

A tornado warning has been issued for Worth and Nodaway counties that expires at 8pm. Harrison and Worth counties until 8:15pm. Most of Missouri is expected to see tornadoes and thunderstorms with multiple weather warnings through Monday night.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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