ANDOVER, Kan. (KAKE) - Monday marked two years since a tornado tore through the city of Andover damaging homes, a school and city structures.  

The National Weather Service said the April 29, 2022 tornado had peak wind gusts of up to 155 miles per hour. More than 200 families had to leave their homes from the damage. 

Many things still need repair, and continue to remind the community of the vicious storm.  

“You see it and old trees that are still dead because of it and buildings still trying to recover. And people that their houses had to move out or had to locate somewhere else,” said Andover resident Carrie Carlisle.   

City public information officer Megan Schapaugh said while there are still some areas of town that remain in the recovery process, the city has made significant strides since then, including a replacement roof being put on city hall, though the lodge that used to sit in City Park is still gone.  

“We replaced our dog park, we started planting new trees in City Park, and then of course, the long-term recovery committee continues to give those funds to those survivors who had damage to their homes,” said Schapaugh.    

Schapaugh said the YMCA is on schedule to reopen in May. 

For those still needing help, Schapaugh is directing residents to call the United Way of the Plains at 211.