Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
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258 NOUS43 KICT 081200 PNSICT KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-081500- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wichita KS 700 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 ...ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY... In 1927, an outbreak of 34 strong and violent tornadoes began from the Great Plains, across the Mississippi Valley, to the Lower Great Lakes. Six of these occurred on the 8th, two of which were violent F4s that struck Central and Eastern Missouri. The first F4 struck Central Missouri, where it tore across Camden and Miller counties. Four were killed and 33 were injured. The twister had a track 35 miles long, averaged 300 yards wide, and caused $130,000 damage. Just after the first F4 lifted, the second F4 developed in the center of Missouri over Cole County. It tore a path 40 miles long and around 400 yards wide as it moved northeast to Benton City in Audrain County. This tornado killed 6, injured 30, and caused $170,000 damage. $$ Auto