One man was killed and three people were injured after a severe storm hit Russell County, Kansas, Sheriff Andrew Van Der Wege said in a statement.
The storm blew across Lake Wilson at Wilson State Park in rural central Kansas, packing strong winds of 68 to 70 miles per hour, the sheriff said, knocking over several campers. The sheriff's office said dispatch received several 911 calls beginning at 11:52 p.m. Wednesday and officers arrived on scene to find several campers turned over.
Officers found three injured during the search and rescue operation and one man dead. Christopher Montoya, 64, of Holyrood was found in the Hell Creek Park area of the state park. His body was taken to the local mortuary. An autopsy is scheduled, the sheriff said.
The injured people were taken to Russell Regional Hospital. Details about his condition were not released.
The sheriff's office warned visitors to use caution if they decide to come to Lake Wilson due to the debris and loss of power.
Strong storms and flood have hit the Midwest in recent weeks.
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