Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 27, 1995

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Hail Report Description: The tornadic storm in eastern Greene County continued into Webster County downing trees to the north of Northview. Dime-size hail was also reported in Marshfield.

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Hail Report Description: Winds blew three large trees over onto a house that used to be a funeral home. Several other homes and businesses were damaged by fallen trees. Also, an airport hanger was damaged. Crops in the area sustained wind and hail damage. Damage was estimated around $110,000 for properties and around $35,000 in crop damage.

Hail Report Description: Severe Thunderstorms produced damaging winds north of Albany, causing light damage to a few buildings. Another line of storms later produced 60 mph winds as it passed.

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Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm became tornadic on the east side of Springfield. Pockets of cyclonicly orientated damage within the debris path indicated the tornado was multi-vortex. The tornado downed numerous trees, heavily damaged outbuildings and blew a garage door into a garage.

Hail Report Description: Small hail accumulated up to six inches. Damage was mainly to tomato and other garden plants. Although corn was exposed to the hail, little damage occurred as the growing point of the corn plants had not yet emerged to the surface.

Hail Report Description: Severe Thunderstorms produced damaging winds north of Albany, causing light damage to a few buildings. Another line of storms later produced 60 mph winds as it passed.

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Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped up to golfball size hail on Bates City, and then went on to develop 2 weak tornadoes. The first tornado touched down south of Bates City at 1820 CST and was crossing Interstate 70 3 miles west of Odessa at 1831 CST. Only minor tree damage was reported. It then lifted north of Odessa. A second touchdown occurred about 5 miles northwest of Higginsville at 1845 CST. The track took it across State Route 13 5 miles northwest of Higginsville near the Tabo Creek bridge at 1900 CST. At 1905 CST, the tornado crossed Route 213 3 miles southwest of Dover, and then lifted 1 mile southwest of Dover at 1906 CST. A house along state Route 13, 6 miles southeast of the junction with Route E, had shingles removed from the roof as the funnel apparently lifted as it passed overhead. Eyewitnesses reported that the tornado bounced up and down as it continued on a path about 4.5 miles to the east-northeast. The damage path varied from about 30 to 40 yards wide, with most of the path over cultivated farm fields. Most damage was minimal, but the most significant damage occurred at the Humfeldt farm 2.6 miles south of U.S. Route 24 along state Route 213. A corrugated steel equipment building was destroyed when the south and west walls were blown in, and the roof was partially peeled off. There was only minor damage to the equipment inside. The tornado passed to the south of the house and garage, missing them by 25 feet. Only one shutter was blown off of the upper floor of the house with no other damage. Mud was splattered on all four sides of both the house and garage. The tornado was photographed as it was dissipating, in its rope stage between 1901 and 1906 CST. In addition, tree damage occurred in Corder with the gust front ahead of the parent thunderstorm.

Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped up to golfball size hail on Bates City, and then went on to develop 2 weak tornadoes. The first tornado touched down south of Bates City at 1820 CST and was crossing Interstate 70 3 miles west of Odessa at 1831 CST. Only minor tree damage was reported. It then lifted north of Odessa. A second touchdown occurred about 5 miles northwest of Higginsville at 1845 CST. The track took it across State Route 13 5 miles northwest of Higginsville near the Tabo Creek bridge at 1900 CST. At 1905 CST, the tornado crossed Route 213 3 miles southwest of Dover, and then lifted 1 mile southwest of Dover at 1906 CST. A house along state Route 13, 6 miles southeast of the junction with Route E, had shingles removed from the roof as the funnel apparently lifted as it passed overhead. Eyewitnesses reported that the tornado bounced up and down as it continued on a path about 4.5 miles to the east-northeast. The damage path varied from about 30 to 40 yards wide, with most of the path over cultivated farm fields. Most damage was minimal, but the most significant damage occurred at the Humfeldt farm 2.6 miles south of U.S. Route 24 along state Route 213. A corrugated steel equipment building was destroyed when the south and west walls were blown in, and the roof was partially peeled off. There was only minor damage to the equipment inside. The tornado passed to the south of the house and garage, missing them by 25 feet. Only one shutter was blown off of the upper floor of the house with no other damage. Mud was splattered on all four sides of both the house and garage. The tornado was photographed as it was dissipating, in its rope stage between 1901 and 1906 CST. In addition, tree damage occurred in Corder with the gust front ahead of the parent thunderstorm.

Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped up to golfball size hail on Bates City, and then went on to develop 2 weak tornadoes. The first tornado touched down south of Bates City at 1820 CST and was crossing Interstate 70 3 miles west of Odessa at 1831 CST. Only minor tree damage was reported. It then lifted north of Odessa. A second touchdown occurred about 5 miles northwest of Higginsville at 1845 CST. The track took it across State Route 13 5 miles northwest of Higginsville near the Tabo Creek bridge at 1900 CST. At 1905 CST, the tornado crossed Route 213 3 miles southwest of Dover, and then lifted 1 mile southwest of Dover at 1906 CST. A house along state Route 13, 6 miles southeast of the junction with Route E, had shingles removed from the roof as the funnel apparently lifted as it passed overhead. Eyewitnesses reported that the tornado bounced up and down as it continued on a path about 4.5 miles to the east-northeast. The damage path varied from about 30 to 40 yards wide, with most of the path over cultivated farm fields. Most damage was minimal, but the most significant damage occurred at the Humfeldt farm 2.6 miles south of U.S. Route 24 along state Route 213. A corrugated steel equipment building was destroyed when the south and west walls were blown in, and the roof was partially peeled off. There was only minor damage to the equipment inside. The tornado passed to the south of the house and garage, missing them by 25 feet. Only one shutter was blown off of the upper floor of the house with no other damage. Mud was splattered on all four sides of both the house and garage. The tornado was photographed as it was dissipating, in its rope stage between 1901 and 1906 CST. In addition, tree damage occurred in Corder with the gust front ahead of the parent thunderstorm.

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Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped up to golfball size hail on Bates City, and then went on to develop 2 weak tornadoes. The first tornado touched down south of Bates City at 1820 CST and was crossing Interstate 70 3 miles west of Odessa at 1831 CST. Only minor tree damage was reported. It then lifted north of Odessa. A second touchdown occurred about 5 miles northwest of Higginsville at 1845 CST. The track took it across State Route 13 5 miles northwest of Higginsville near the Tabo Creek bridge at 1900 CST. At 1905 CST, the tornado crossed Route 213 3 miles southwest of Dover, and then lifted 1 mile southwest of Dover at 1906 CST. A house along state Route 13, 6 miles southeast of the junction with Route E, had shingles removed from the roof as the funnel apparently lifted as it passed overhead. Eyewitnesses reported that the tornado bounced up and down as it continued on a path about 4.5 miles to the east-northeast. The damage path varied from about 30 to 40 yards wide, with most of the path over cultivated farm fields. Most damage was minimal, but the most significant damage occurred at the Humfeldt farm 2.6 miles south of U.S. Route 24 along state Route 213. A corrugated steel equipment building was destroyed when the south and west walls were blown in, and the roof was partially peeled off. There was only minor damage to the equipment inside. The tornado passed to the south of the house and garage, missing them by 25 feet. Only one shutter was blown off of the upper floor of the house with no other damage. Mud was splattered on all four sides of both the house and garage. The tornado was photographed as it was dissipating, in its rope stage between 1901 and 1906 CST. In addition, tree damage occurred in Corder with the gust front ahead of the parent thunderstorm.

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Hail Report Description: Lightning struck an apartment building in Hot Springs which resulted in a fire.

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Hail Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced golf ball-size hail and 60 mph winds.

Hail Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced golf ball-size hail and 60 mph winds.

Hail Report Description: A number of strong thunderstorms crossed the upstate and a few became severe. Trees were blown down near Greenwood and large hail fell at Union and west of Westminister. A man at Donalds was struck and killed by lightning as he stepped outside to check his garden. (M40O)

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Hail Report Description: A pulse severe thunderstorm blew down a number of trees in a Taylors neighborhood. One tree fell across a storage building.

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Hail Report Description: Wind damage to trees and building destroyed.

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Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees.

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Wind Report Description: An isolated severe thunderstorm in Benton County produced wind gusts to 60 miles an hour in Bentonville and ten miles east of Rogers.

Wind Report Description: An isolated severe thunderstorm in Benton County produced wind gusts to 60 miles an hour in Bentonville and ten miles east of Rogers.

Wind Report Description: Severe Thunderstorms produced damaging winds north of Albany, causing light damage to a few buildings. Another line of storms later produced 60 mph winds as it passed.

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Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a tree which heavily damaged a house.

Wind Report Description: Severe Thunderstorms produced damaging winds north of Albany, causing light damage to a few buildings. Another line of storms later produced 60 mph winds as it passed.

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.

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Wind Report Description: Outbuildings, trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down.

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Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph by a county sherrif deputy.

Wind Report Description: The tornadic storm in eastern Greene County continued into Webster County downing trees to the north of Northview. Dime-size hail was also reported in Marshfield.

Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees. One tree fell onto a house and caused minor damage to the roof. Also, there was some damage to five outbuildings. No damage estimate was available.

Wind Report Description: Winds blew three large trees over onto a house that used to be a funeral home. Several other homes and businesses were damaged by fallen trees. Also, an airport hanger was damaged. Crops in the area sustained wind and hail damage. Damage was estimated around $110,000 for properties and around $35,000 in crop damage.

Wind Report Description: A few large tree limbs were knocked down.

Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 60 mph was reported at Montauk State Park along with marble-size hail.

Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped up to golfball size hail on Bates City, and then went on to develop 2 weak tornadoes. The first tornado touched down south of Bates City at 1820 CST and was crossing Interstate 70 3 miles west of Odessa at 1831 CST. Only minor tree damage was reported. It then lifted north of Odessa. A second touchdown occurred about 5 miles northwest of Higginsville at 1845 CST. The track took it across State Route 13 5 miles northwest of Higginsville near the Tabo Creek bridge at 1900 CST. At 1905 CST, the tornado crossed Route 213 3 miles southwest of Dover, and then lifted 1 mile southwest of Dover at 1906 CST. A house along state Route 13, 6 miles southeast of the junction with Route E, had shingles removed from the roof as the funnel apparently lifted as it passed overhead. Eyewitnesses reported that the tornado bounced up and down as it continued on a path about 4.5 miles to the east-northeast. The damage path varied from about 30 to 40 yards wide, with most of the path over cultivated farm fields. Most damage was minimal, but the most significant damage occurred at the Humfeldt farm 2.6 miles south of U.S. Route 24 along state Route 213. A corrugated steel equipment building was destroyed when the south and west walls were blown in, and the roof was partially peeled off. There was only minor damage to the equipment inside. The tornado passed to the south of the house and garage, missing them by 25 feet. Only one shutter was blown off of the upper floor of the house with no other damage. Mud was splattered on all four sides of both the house and garage. The tornado was photographed as it was dissipating, in its rope stage between 1901 and 1906 CST. In addition, tree damage occurred in Corder with the gust front ahead of the parent thunderstorm.

Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.

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Wind Report Description: A large maple tree was blown over onto County Road 4.

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged the doors on a shed.

Wind Report Description: A few trees were knocked down.

Wind Report Description: Isolated severe thunderstorms developed in northeast Oklahoma during the late afternoon of May 27th. Strong thunderstorm winds damaged several roofs and broke windows in downtown Bartlesville, and trees and power lines were also blown down in Bartlesville. Large tree limbs and one small tree were blown down by 60 mile an hour winds in Fairland, and dime-size hail covered the ground 4.5 miles north northwest of Ketchum.

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down 35 to 40 trees in a cemetary 1 NE of Galesburg.

Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced golf ball-size hail and 60 mph winds.

Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down. A house also sustained heavy structural damage to the roof.

Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown down along Highway 51.

Wind Report Description: ,,,,,,,,(G60) Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off of a horse stable.

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Wind Report Description: Numerous barns in and around St. Rose sustained damage and grain bins were toppled over. Power lines were also knocked down with power outages in Trenton and New Baden.

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Wind Report Description: A downed tree lands on 23-year-old Lexington man killing him at the Holly Bay Camp Ground.

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed power lines and a tree into a car.,

Wind Report Description: Roof blown off equipment building.

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees within the city limit.

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Wind Report Description: Wind damage to trees and building destroyed.

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Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed between Chaffee and Delta.

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down several powerlines and trees across the county.

Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down.

Wind Report Description: The roof to a chicken house was torn off and blown one-quarter-mile. A few trees were blown down.

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a cinder block wall of a building and downed trees in Cassville.

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Wind Report Description: Late night thunderstorms in western and central Oklahoma produced hail up to three-quarters inch and severe winds. Three-quaters inch hail was reported in Beckham County four miles south of Elk City and in Custer County at Foss Reservoir. Severe thunderstorm winds snapped large tree limbs in Blanchard in McClain County, and downed fences and trees in Norman in Cleveland County. In Pottawatomie County three miles north-northwest of Shawnee, wind speeds measured at 67 mph felled one- to two-foot diameter trees.

Tornado Report Description: A powerful storm system developed over the southern Rockies and moved northeast into the central United States during the Memorial Day weekend. The storm brought with it a significant cold pool with 500 mb temperatures falling to around -15° C during the late afternoon hours of the 27th. The surface low pressure area moved across north-central Kansas into northeast Nebraska. Aloft, the dry slot punched into western Iowa. This set the stage for a major tornado outbreak as the jet stream dynamics were also very strong. During the afternoon, temperatures warmed into the 70s F. with dew point temperatures in the middle to upper 60s F. This combination produced a CAPE by the late afternoon hours in the 2500 J-kg-1. The lifted indices were in the -7° to -9° C range with helicity values approaching 600 m2-s-2. Strong thunderstorms fired over eastern Nebraska along the surface dry line. The storms quickly became tornadic as the moved into Iowa. There were several major tornadoes in Iowa. One tornado of F4 strength moved from near Carroll to near Fonda. This tornado caused extensive damage. Many farmsteads were damaged along its path, some of which were totally wiped out. The tornado was between one-fourth and one-half mile wide during part of its path. Reports also indicate that the tornado took on a multiple vortex structure as it passed north of Mt. Carmel. Another tornado of lesser strength moved from near Glidden towards Lanesboro. There was some house damage with this tornado. It was about 200 meters wide. Carroll County was also clipped by another F4 strength tornado. This tornado moved from near Coon Rapids to near Churdan. It was at least 200 meters wide during much of its path. At one point between Bayard and Scranton it was three-fourths of a mile wide. The tornado picked up a car and tossed it more than one-fourth mile out into a field. Debris from houses could be found one-half mile from their origin. In addition, one girls homework papers were found some 55 miles away in the town of Gilmore City. A receipt was also found in Gilmore City from the Bates residence, 75 miles to the south. There was one injury from this tornado. This tornado alone caused $2 million in damage. Another tornado, and the one with the longest track, touched down near Creston and tracked north to near Perry. This tornado had an interesting feature. Aside from the fact that it was one-half mile wide at times, the tornado took on a double vortex structure around 2050 CST and continued this way for some time. The double structure lasted at least 20 minutes and was captured on film as it crossed Interstate 80 between the 94 and 95 mile marker at 2058 CST. Aerial photography revealed a definite split in the tornado track over Adair County. The Iowa State Patrol closed off a four mile section of the Interstate to allow the half mile wide tornado to pass. The track of this, as well as several other of the stronger tornadoes, was clearly visible from the air as striations in the soil of many fields. Many farmsteads were also damaged or completely leveled by this tornado. It resulted in at least one injury as a woman fled to her basement as the tornado approached. The tornado hit her house, completely destroying it. As the house collapsed she was struck with a fuel oil tank. The tank broke her hip. She was taken to a hospital in Greenfield, treated and released the next day. The other two members of the family reported struggling to remain in the basement as the suction of the tornado nearly pulled them out. There were also other minor injuries reported around the Greenfield area. Another woman was injured in Stuart as she was thrown by the tornado while attempting to flee. There was also one injury in Carroll County. As the tornado moved through, there was one farmstead that lost five of the six buildings on it. Two cars were destroyed almost beyond recognition. A strong tornado set down in Decatur County near Lamoni. This tornado moved into south-central Clarke County before dissipation. Damage from it was relatively minor as it traversed open country as it paralleled Interstate 35 for some time. The other tornadoes in the state were fairly small and did not cause catastrophic damage. Some preliminary damage estimates from the harder hit counties include: $2 million in Greene County, $1.2 million in Carroll County, $1,146,000 in Union County, $828,000 in Adair County, $642,000 in Sac County, and $160,000 in Guthrie County. Six counties were declared disaster areas. They were Greene, Adair, Carroll, Guthrie, Sac, and Union. A quick run down of damages indicated a total of 52 homes were damaged, 13 of which were destroyed with 16 receiving heavy damage, and 10 businesses damaged or destroyed in the six named counties. A total of 41 farmsteads reported damage caused by the tornadoes. Several of the farm buildings were completely wiped off the map. A break down by county showed seven homes and three businesses damaged in Sac County, 18 homes and two businesses damaged or destroyed in Carroll County, eight homes and two business damaged or destroyed in Greene County, two homes and two businesses damaged or destroyed in Guthrie County, seven homes and one business damaged or destroyed in Adair County, and ten homes damaged or destroyed in Union County. Home and business damage alone in these counties amounted to between $4 and $5 million. Iowa was very fortunate the tornadoes did not move directly into any large population areas. In spite of the significant advance warning provided for these tornadoes, there would almost certainly have been significant loss of life has a major population area taken a direct hit. The closest call was when the tornado headed for a state park in southern Iowa. There was enough advance warning that officials evacuated the park before the tornado hit. The park was hit and this could have been a disaster since it was a holiday weekend and all. There was a significant loss of livestock along the tornadoes paths. Numerous accounts were received of either dead or seriously injured livestock. At the time of this writing there was on official tally of livestock loss. As amazing as it may seem, there was not a great deal of severe weather associated with the storms. One news report indicated that the title papers from a persons car in Creston was found in tact over 50 miles away in the town of Adel. The freezing level was relatively low, 10,500 msl, yet there were only scattered reports of large hail. Golf ball-size hail pelted the southeast side of Leon as well as the Greenfield area. Hail of an inch diameter was also reported in the Ellsworth area. Most of the hail was pea- to marble-size, and even at that, there were few reports. Winds also were not a major problem. There were some reports, such as the 60 mph wind gust at Churdan in Greene County. The most significant wind occurred near Cromwell in Union County. Eighty to 90 mph winds caused structural damage to several buildings there. The storms produced some locally heavy rainfall in the state. The scattered nature of the storms helped to reduce the amount of flash flooding. Guthrie County did have some problems with the water as two and one-half inches of rain fell in Guthrie Center in two hours. Flooding was reported in the Lake Panora area as well. Storm total rainfall approached two inches in parts of the county. The flooding was relatively minor and generally just ditches overtopping roads in spots.

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Tornado Report Description: ,2114cst A weak tornado briefly touched down west of Eagleville, uprooting a large tree at the junction of Routes D and M. Eagleville,27,2125CST,0,0,0,0,5K,0,Tstm Wind Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds which downed power lines in Eagleville.

Tornado Report Description: ,2107cst A weak tornado briefly touched down near Martinsville, with only very minor damage. Harrison Co. 6 W Andover,27,2103CST,.4,15,0,0,0,0,Tornado (F0) A weak tornado touched down 4 miles west of Interstate 35, near Route KK just south of the Iowa border, and about 5 miles southwest of Lamoni, IA. No reports of damage were received in Missouri, however the tornado crossed into Decatur county Iowa where it damaged a farm just across the border. (See additional reports from the Des Moines, IA office - DSM).

Tornado Report Description: Border crosser from Missouri at beginning point.

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Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm became tornadic on the east side of Springfield. Pockets of cyclonicly orientated damage within the debris path indicated the tornado was multi-vortex. The tornado downed numerous trees, heavily damaged outbuildings and blew a garage door into a garage.

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Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly on Interstate 88 near mile marker 27. No damage was reported.

Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage was reported.

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Tornado Report Description: Twin vortex tornado.

Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported to have skimmed the tops of trees.

Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just on the edge of town causing severe damage to a large barn on the Robert Vander-Meersch farm. Some trees were also twisted and damaged at this time. The short damage path of this tornado skipped into town where it destroyed several out buildings near the school.

Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped up to golfball size hail on Bates City, and then went on to develop 2 weak tornadoes. The first tornado touched down south of Bates City at 1820 CST and was crossing Interstate 70 3 miles west of Odessa at 1831 CST. Only minor tree damage was reported. It then lifted north of Odessa. A second touchdown occurred about 5 miles northwest of Higginsville at 1845 CST. The track took it across State Route 13 5 miles northwest of Higginsville near the Tabo Creek bridge at 1900 CST. At 1905 CST, the tornado crossed Route 213 3 miles southwest of Dover, and then lifted 1 mile southwest of Dover at 1906 CST. A house along state Route 13, 6 miles southeast of the junction with Route E, had shingles removed from the roof as the funnel apparently lifted as it passed overhead. Eyewitnesses reported that the tornado bounced up and down as it continued on a path about 4.5 miles to the east-northeast. The damage path varied from about 30 to 40 yards wide, with most of the path over cultivated farm fields. Most damage was minimal, but the most significant damage occurred at the Humfeldt farm 2.6 miles south of U.S. Route 24 along state Route 213. A corrugated steel equipment building was destroyed when the south and west walls were blown in, and the roof was partially peeled off. There was only minor damage to the equipment inside. The tornado passed to the south of the house and garage, missing them by 25 feet. Only one shutter was blown off of the upper floor of the house with no other damage. Mud was splattered on all four sides of both the house and garage. The tornado was photographed as it was dissipating, in its rope stage between 1901 and 1906 CST. In addition, tree damage occurred in Corder with the gust front ahead of the parent thunderstorm.

Tornado Report Description: Multiple vortex at times.

Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped up to golfball size hail on Bates City, and then went on to develop 2 weak tornadoes. The first tornado touched down south of Bates City at 1820 CST and was crossing Interstate 70 3 miles west of Odessa at 1831 CST. Only minor tree damage was reported. It then lifted north of Odessa. A second touchdown occurred about 5 miles northwest of Higginsville at 1845 CST. The track took it across State Route 13 5 miles northwest of Higginsville near the Tabo Creek bridge at 1900 CST. At 1905 CST, the tornado crossed Route 213 3 miles southwest of Dover, and then lifted 1 mile southwest of Dover at 1906 CST. A house along state Route 13, 6 miles southeast of the junction with Route E, had shingles removed from the roof as the funnel apparently lifted as it passed overhead. Eyewitnesses reported that the tornado bounced up and down as it continued on a path about 4.5 miles to the east-northeast. The damage path varied from about 30 to 40 yards wide, with most of the path over cultivated farm fields. Most damage was minimal, but the most significant damage occurred at the Humfeldt farm 2.6 miles south of U.S. Route 24 along state Route 213. A corrugated steel equipment building was destroyed when the south and west walls were blown in, and the roof was partially peeled off. There was only minor damage to the equipment inside. The tornado passed to the south of the house and garage, missing them by 25 feet. Only one shutter was blown off of the upper floor of the house with no other damage. Mud was splattered on all four sides of both the house and garage. The tornado was photographed as it was dissipating, in its rope stage between 1901 and 1906 CST. In addition, tree damage occurred in Corder with the gust front ahead of the parent thunderstorm.

Tornado Report Description: A small tornado ripped large tree limbs off three trees of the Don and LeAnn Doubler residence. A nearby railroad crossing sign was snapped off and tossed on the ground.

Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused minor damage to several buildings in Meredosia. Several trees and power lines were reported down and there was some crop damage. No damage estimate was available.

Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown tossed one grain bin off its foundation striking power lines. Tree damage was also reported.

Tornado Report Description: The Illinois State Police and storm spotters followed a tornado from the White Hall area to near Manchester. The tornado lifted off the ground at times but did damage several farm buildings and trees as it traveled nearly parallel to Highway 267.

Tornado Report Description: Two barns damaged and a tool shed damaged by a possible tornado. Also, several fruit trees were strewn out over the roadway. Report from county sheriff.

Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly and caused no damage. The tornado was observed, by the observer on duty, at the Sioux City Iowa Airport.

Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged sheds, power lines and trees. The tornado was observed and reported by fire department personnel.

Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdowns from a tornado did minor damage to maintenance sheds, hog feeders, trees, and a utility shed.