Ottawa Tornado: Photos Reveal Monday Evening’s Destruction

Ottawa, Kansas, was struck by a tornado on Monday evening, April 13, 2026. Several homes sustained damage across the city. The storm left debris and wreckage in residential areas.

Images from the storm

Photographers Zac Summers, Gabbi Lumma, Haley Linnell and Theodore Scott provided images to Filmogaz.com. The photos show collapsed roofing, scattered debris and downed trees. One image documents significant structural damage at the Knights Inn Ottawa.

Timeline and scope

The tornado occurred the evening of April 13, 2026. Additional photos and assessments were taken on April 14. Officials described multiple properties as damaged, though final counts were pending.

Local response and warnings

Kansas Governor Kelly declared a disaster emergency for Franklin and Miami counties after the storms and tornadoes. Cleanup began quickly in Ottawa. Authorities warned that more storms were possible that night.

Community submissions

Filmogaz.com asked residents to send weather photos and videos to help document the event. Community images helped paint a clearer picture of the damage. Photos reveal the scale of Monday evening destruction across the area.