Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Thursday

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April 20, 1973

Just after 6 p.m. on April 20, a F3 tornado touched down in Scotland County Missouri. The tornado started approximately 3 miles southwest of Arbela, MO and moved to the northeast towards Prospect Grove, MO. The tornado traveled to the northeast and was on the ground for about 9 miles.

There were no reports of injuries or fatalities with this particular storm. Around seven houses were damaged on the east side of Arbela and a gas station was leveled when the tornado moved through the area. Total damage estimates from the storm were around $250,000.

National Climate Data Center April 20, 1973 event record for Scotland County

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Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Thursday

Scotland County Tornado April 20, 1973