Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Thursday night across Oklahoma and north Texas, with risks for both large hail and flash flooding. Strong winds may accompany any storms from east Texas northeast through the lower Great Lakes. Read More >
NOUS43 KPAH 251952 PNSPAH ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087- 100-107>112-114-260800- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Paducah, KY 252 PM CDT Tue Jul 25 2023 /352 PM EDT Tue Jul 25 2023/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 07/24/23 Tornado Event... ...Scott County Missouri Tornado... Rating: EF-2 Estimated Peak Wind: 115 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.28 miles Path Width /maximum/: 25 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 2 Start Date: 07/24/2023 Start Time: 02:10 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NW Bertrand / Scott County / MO Start Lat/Lon: 36.9357 / -89.4861 End Date: 07/24/2023 End Time: 02:10 PM CDT End Location: 2 NW Bertrand / Scott County / MO End Lat/Lon: 36.9342 / -89.4814 Survey Summary: A brief EF-2 tornado struck a homestead near the community of Bertrand in Scott County, MO. The tornado started on County Highway 532 just west of the intersection of Highway O. The tornado shifted and damaged several grain bins and destroyed two barns. A person in a truck nearby had their vehicle partially lifted briefly by the tornado. After crossing Highway O, the tornado severely damaged a house and adjacent auxiliary home, removing the roofs and collapsing some exterior walls of both buildings. Two people suffered minor injuries in the primary residence when they were cut by flying debris. After damaging some trees behind the buildings, the tornado dissipated as it moved into an agricultural field east of the residences. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF-0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF-1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF-2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF-3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF-4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF-5...Violent...>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Surveyors: DWS/JAB