Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
025 NOUS43 KSGF 271953 PNSSGF KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-280800- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Springfield MO 253 PM CDT Mon May 27 2024 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 05/26/24 TORNADO EVENT... .EF-1 Tornado Near Bendavis... Rating: EF-1 Estimated peak wind: 100 mph Path length /Statute/: 12.9 miles Path width /Maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start date: 05/26/2024 Start time: 05:11 PM CDT Start location: 1 N Dawson or 5 SW of Bendavis End date: 05/26/2024 End time: 05:34 PM CDT End location: 7 SW Houston A National Weather Service storm survey concluded that an an EF-1 tornado with peak wind speeds around 100 mph started 5 miles southwest of Bendavis in eastern Wright County and tracked east until lifting 7 miles southwest of Houston in Texas County. The tornado traveled a distance of 13 miles with a maximum width of 400 yards. The tornado caused extensive tree damage with numerous trees uprooted or snapped. Five outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed with one home sustaining roof damage. NOTE: The information in this statement is PRELIMINARY and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Schaumann