Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, MO
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, MO
870 NOUS43 KEAX 091830 PNSEAX KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040- 043>046-053-054-100630- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 130 PM CDT Thu May 9 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for May 6-7, 2024, Tornado Event - Update 1... .Update...Two tornadoes were confirmed in Randolph County from the storms that occurred across eastern Kansas and Missouri late evening on May 6 to the early morning hours on May 7. We are still conducting surveys and reviewing information from other storms that affected the region, and additional updates will be made potentially through early next week. So far, a total of four tornadoes have been confirmed. Preliminary survey results from all four tornadoes are provided below. .Northeastern Platte County to Clay County Line... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.22 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/06/2024 Start Time: 10:59 PM CDT Start Location: 4 N Ferrelview / Platte County / MO Start Lat/Lon: 39.3767 / -94.6712 End Date: 05/06/2024 End Time: 11:06 PM CDT End Location: 2 ESE Ridgely / Clay County / MO End Lat/Lon: 39.4447 / -94.6001 Survey Summary: An embedded circulation within a line of thunderstorms resulted in a narrow EF-0 tornado that began north of Ferrelview, MO and traveled through northeastern Platte county toward the Clay County Line. Much of the damage was to trees, with a distinct path through three groves of trees at various locations along the path. ..Blue Springs/Grain Valley... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.50 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/06/2024 Start Time: 11:26 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NNW Lake Lotawana / Jackson County / MO Start Lat/Lon: 38.9682 / -94.2676 End Date: 05/06/2024 End Time: 11:35 PM CDT End Location: 1 N Grain Valley / Jackson County / MO End Lat/Lon: 39.0282 / -94.2011 Survey Summary: An embedded circulation in a line of thunderstorms beginning around 10:26 PM CDT resulted in a narrow EF-1 tornado that began in south Blue Springs, Missouri, and continued northeast for 5.5 miles to Grain Valley. Grain Valley had the most significant damage, with damage to a few commercial buildings, with estimated 100 mph winds. The tornado impacted an RV dealership, where several trailers were moved and two were flipped into the ditch near the eastbound lanes of I-70. The tornado decreased in intensity as it crossed the interstate with sporadic EF-0 damage. .Moberly, MO... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 8.65 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/07/2024 Start Time: 01:43 AM CDT Start Location: 4 SW Huntsville / Randolph County / MO Start Lat/Lon: 39.3902 / -92.5987 End Date: 05/07/2024 End Time: 01:56 AM CDT End Location: 1 WNW Moberly / Randolph County / MO End Lat/Lon: 39.4225 / -92.446 Survey Summary: A tornado developed west of County Road 2160 in Randolph County during the early morning on May 7. It was initially weak, damaging mainly trees along County Road 2180 before it strengthened as it approached Route D. One property featured multiple small trees uprooted in various directions as well as minor roof damage. Along Route D, much larger trees were downed or uprooted, with more roof damage to property. A water tank was destroyed, with part of it blown over 100 yards to the northeast. Just east of Route D, several trees were snapped at their tops in a large grove. The tornado then shifted northeastward, damaging a barn just west of Moberly as well as several trees. The tornado then reached the west side of Moberly, producing considerable tree damage just west and northwest of downtown. Several power lines and poles were downed near the intersection of Reed Street and Emerson Street. Multiple trees were downed to the northeast, including on Bond Street and Franklin Street. Some of these trees were uprooted, falling on property and causing considerable tree and vehicle damage. Shingle damage and broken windows were also observed at several locations. The tornado lifted just southwest of the railroad tracks, with sporadic straight-line wind damage noted to the northeast on the north side of Moberly. .Higbee, MO... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.06 miles Path Width /maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/07/2024 Start Time: 01:44 AM CDT Start Location: Higbee / Randolph County / MO Start Lat/Lon: 39.3004 / -92.5182 End Date: 05/07/2024 End Time: 01:47 AM CDT End Location: 2 E Higbee / Randolph County / MO End Lat/Lon: 39.3099 / -92.4819 Survey Summary: An EF0 tornado developed just southwest of Higbee, damaging a large section of the southern part of town. Most of the damage was to trees, with the most significant damage occurring near the railroad tracks and along Highway A to the south of the tracks. An automobile was displaced a couple feet in a parking lot, and a trailer was blown into a business property. The property also featured significant roof damage. Multiple large trees were blown down, and smaller trees were uprooted. Some of these trees fell onto property, damaging a couple of vehicles and several residences along Route A. Several large trees were downed along Monroe Street as well. As the tornado moved northeast, it weakened, damaging mainly smaller trees and limbs before lifting near County Road 2560 northeast of town. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ CMS/Kurtz/Kreller/Cutter