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K-State campus' damage on June 12, 2008

June 12, 2008

These pictures were taken following the June 12, 2008 tornado that swept through Manhattan.

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Manhattan hail damage - Submitted photos

June 2, 2008

These photos were sent in via cell phone by Amanda Miller, of White City, whose husband's vehicle was damaged by the hail. Photos taken in Manhattan and Fort Riley.

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Hail photos

June 2, 2008

These photos were submitted by 49 News viewers.

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December, 2007 Thaw

Dec. 13, 2007

Once again, 49 News' intrepid graphic designer hit the streets of the Capital City to photograph those places he visited two nights prior. Enjoy these photographs of the great thaw!

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Daylight Photos of Ice Storm, Dec. 2007

Dec. 11, 2007

49 News Photographer Andrei Firtich walked around Topeka to capture the beauty of this ice storm. See for yourself how ice formed on wires, fences and statues. Pictures are mainly of Downtown Topeka and the Statehouse.

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Ice Storm, December, 2007

Dec. 11, 2007

Along with the danger of an ice storm comes a beauty that can take your breath away. 49 News graphic artist Andrei Firtich grabbed his camera Monday night and captured some of the gentler sights of the December 10th ice storm. Enjoy the viewing.

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Weather Photo Gallery

July 4, 2007

We often receive some terrific weather photos from our viewers that should be shared. One of the lovely perks of living in Kansas is that the weather is dramatic, and there are talented photographers out there who capture the drama.

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Ottawa flooding

July 2, 2007

Ottawa in Franklin County received more than 10 inches of rain in three days. The Marais Des Cygnes River is flooding into town. Photos by Teresa Lewis

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Lyon County Flooding

May 9, 2007

Photos courtesy of The Emporia Gazette

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Severe Flooding [05-07-07]

May 7, 2007

These photos were taken in the morning of May 7, 2007 by various community members and 49's staffers. Topeka was hardest hit.

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New Year snow in Western Kansas

Jan. 1, 2007

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Rainbow

Aug. 10, 2006

After Topeka was showered with rain Thursday afternoon, a rainbow was created over Fairlawn Plaza right outside of the 49 News building located at 2121 SW Chelsea.

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Shelf Cloud Approaches

June 17, 2006

View exclusive photographs of a shelf cloud, a cloud seen in some thunderstorms, approaching Topeka on Saturday June 17, 2006.

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Fishing Forecast

April 13, 2006

Watch Good Morning Kansas to see what's biting at area lakes. This new feature will highlight how good or bad the fishing is for different types of fish. The Fishing Forecast started airing April 12. Here are two forecasts for you fishermen and women.

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'66 Tornado

April 4, 2006

2006 marks the 40th anniversary of the 1966 tornado that ripped through Topeka. Here are some photos of the tornado's destruction at Washburn University.

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