Rebuilding Mid-Missouri, One Year Later
Jefferson City and Eldon continue to recover one year after a devastating EF-3 tornado hit on May 22, 2019.
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One year after the tornado: How one small business in Eldon has put the pieces back together
Just before 11 p.m. on May 22, 2019, a small town in northern Miller county just off Highway 54 would hear the sounds of sirens.
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Jefferson City celebrates on tornado anniversary
On the one-year anniversary of the tornado that touched down in Jefferson City, the city held a ceremony to celebrate the first wall being put up for a home going to a victim’s family.
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Is Mid-Missouri prepared for a potential tornado during a global pandemic?
Just weeks ago on May 4, severe thunderstorms tore across the southern part of the state, leaving behind significant wind damage. Gov. Mike Parson addressed the cleanup.
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Insurance claims climb past $150 million from 2019 tornado damage
Missouri insurance companies took in more than $150 million in claims related to damage from the tornado that hit Miller and Cole counties last year.
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Jefferson City School District spends $2.7 million on tornado repairs
Construction to Jefferson City School District properties is complete after damage from the tornado that ripped through the city in last May.
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Why are nocturnal tornadoes so dangerous?
Nocturnal tornadoes, or tornadoes that come at night, make up roughly 38 percent of all tornadoes in the United States.
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Jefferson City, Cole County to share some tornado recovery expenses
Jefferson City and Cole County plan to share some tornado recovery expenses connected with a multi-agency warehouse.
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More than $170 million worth of insurance claims made from Jefferson City tornado damage
Jefferson City residents made more than $170 million worth of insurance claims following the May 22 tornado.
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City, school district navigate public bid process after Jefferson City tornado
The Jefferson City School District has shelled out $2,379,939 in property damage repairs as a result of the May 22 tornado.
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Riley Auto Group recovering after tornado
Riley Auto Group owners speak about their experience following destruction from an EF3 tornado Riley Auto Group took a hard hit the night of the May 22 tornado.The entire dealership ended up with tens of millions of dollars in damage that night. Owner Kevin Riley said talking about the storm is still hard, even six months later.
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Rebuilding Mid-Missouri: A look back at the Jefferson City and Eldon tornado
The ABC 17 News team revisited the people and places affected by the May 22 tornado that hit Jefferson City and Eldon for a half-hour special.
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SEMA continues to assist tornado, flood victims after devastating year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Tornado damage and flooding made 2019 a devastating year for the Show-Me State. Through it all, Missouri’s State Emergency Management Agency continues to help people pick up the pieces. On the night of May 22, SEMA director Ron Walker said workers at the agency closely watched the storm system move across
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Daycare damaged by tornado demolished, owners scramble for income
Six months after an EF-3 tornado blew through Jefferson City, many businesses are still trying to rebuild.
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BRAZITO, Mo. (KMIZ) Workers with Three Rivers Electric Cooperative made repairs at Donnie Braun and Sons Auto Repair Monday. Co-op employees repaired electrical infrastructure at the automotive shop that was destroyed by a tornado. Allen Braun, co-owner of Donnie Braun and Sons, said employees have been working out of a temporary building since May 22.
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Jefferson City inspectors: Tornado-damaged office building ‘dangerous’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Planning and Protective Services staff inspected the building at 1716 Four Seasons Dr. Thursday and declared it both “dangerous” and a nuisance property. “The structure has severe damage to roof, walls, framing and interior,” said the city’s notice to the property owner. “The property is unsecured and has been
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Eldon recovery continues six months after tornado
ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Eldon, Mo continues to recover after an EF 3 tornado caused destruction on May, 22. The city received 134 building permit requests between May 24 and Oct. 18 related to tornado damage repairs. Building permit requests included new construction, roof, porch, electrical, siding replacement and remodeling. The tornado brought
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