Jefferson City Council approves demolition for building damaged by tornado
The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a demolition project for a building on East Capitol Avenue during its Monday night meeting.
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Heavy rain leaves behind some flooding in Cole County
Cole County Public Works Director, Larry Benz said the county saw five inches of rain Thursday night leaving behind flooding in parts of Brazito.
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GALLERY: Storms cause flash flooding, damage in Jefferson City
The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to at least 25 incident Sunday as a severe thunderstorm swept through the area.
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Heavy thunderstorms lead to wind damage, flash flooding in Jefferson City
A line of severe thunderstorms blossomed across the Highway 50 corridor this evening. It brought extremely heavy rainfall to Moniteau and Cole Counties. Flooding was reported on several roadways near creeks and streams in Jefferson City. A flash flood warning remains in effect until 11:15pm for Moniteau, Cole and Southern Callaway Counties. Radar indicated rainfall
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Jefferson City levee further along than many
Col. William Hannan, commander of the Kansas City District, gave an update on levee rehab across the state and said that Jefferson City is further along than most.
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Roads remain flooded Wednesday
Roads across Boone County remained flooded Wednesday morning after rain plagued mid-Missouri Tuesday.
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Weather Alert Day: Overnight storms bring flash flooding, wind threat
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the threat of severe storms through Thursday morning. MIDNIGHT UPDATE: Strong storms have been training across the eastern half of Mid-Missouri this evening, bringing anywhere from 2-4″+ rainfall to parts of Audrain, Callaway, Boone, Monroe, and Randolph counties. These storms will continue
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Minor damage reported after brief tornado touchdown in Chariton County
Scattered thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of Mid-Missouri on Monday night, along with a brief tornado in northern Chariton County. A brief tornado touched down after 6:00 PM on Monday, May 25, 2020. Photos courtesy of Riley Young. Minor structural damage was found near Mendon at the intersection of Mike Rd.
Continue ReadingRebuilding 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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Tracking rounds of storms, heat, and humidity over Memorial Day weekend
Stubborn clouds have plagued Mid-Missouri over the last several days thanks to slow moving low pressure that has drifted to our southeast. We begin to see a change in our weather pattern by Friday with this low affecting us less as we approach the weekend. Our upper level pattern with shift with southwest wind flow,
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Retracing the Eldon tornado
The track of the storm on May 22, 2019, was long enough to give Jefferson City a chance to get ready.
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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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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe storms possible through late tonight
Thursday Night Update: A line of strong storms capable of producing damaging winds is pushing into our far northern counties along Highway 36 and will continue to pose a damaging wind and large hail threat into the overnight hours. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 5AM for areas along and west of Highway
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Tracking strong storms through late tonight
TONIGHT: Scattered strong storms early, with a line of damaging winds and heavy rain expected late into the overnight hours. Rainfall could amount to 2-3″. Lows remain in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a few spot showers or storms. Highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: The wavering cold front will retreat back north
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Strong storms possible later today
THURSDAY: Showers possible early north of I-70, becoming quite warm with highs in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees. A few scattered strong storms are possible in the afternoon, with more widespread severe storms by evening. For the latest timing and threats on storms tonight, head over to the Stormtrack Insider Blog. TONIGHT: Storms
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PHOTOS: Storms rolled into Mid-Missouri Tuesday
A look from some of our viewers at the storms that rolled in yesterday.
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe weather possible this afternoon, evening
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Stormtrack Weather Alert Day ahead of the threat for severe thunderstorms tonight. Tuesday Afternoon Update: Showers and thunderstorms have developed ahead of the cold front, and with ample sunshine this afternoon, they’ll have plenty of energy to work with through the evening. Storms will intensify and
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Wind knocks over electric pole
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Strong winds knocked over an electric pole in Boone County as storms swept across Mid-Missouri on Tuesday. It happened on Route K at McBaine city limits before 6 p.m. BCJC: Electric pole leaning at Route K at McBaine city limits and creating a traffic hazard. Use caution, avoid area if possible.—
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