"On June 29, 1541, after much hardship, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his group crossed the Arkansas River (called the St. Peter & St. Paul River) near present day Fort Dodge, Kansas. Father Juan de Padilla held a mass of thanksgiving on the nearby hills, the first Christian service held in the interior of the continent, predating the landing of the Pilgrims almost 100 years."
Tornado that passed just west of Rozel Kansas today. I was able to photograph the entire life cycle of this tornado. The storm produced 3 more brief tornadoes after this. [Reply]