Storms Archives

Retracing the Eldon tornado

May 20, 2020 6:00 AM Kevin Schneider

The track of the storm on May 22, 2019, was long enough to give Jefferson City a chance to get ready.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe weather possible this afternoon, evening

April 26, 2020 8:27 PM Luke Victor

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

Wind knocks over electric pole

April 28, 2020 7:04 PM Katie Greathouse

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.—

Several outages hit Columbia, leaving nearly 200 without power.

Lights back on for more than 1,000 hit by outages in Columbia

March 27, 2020 11:32 PM Molly Stawinoga

Several power outages are shutting off lights in Columbia as storms sweep through mid-Missouri.

Tracking a few strong storms for parts of Mid-Missouri Thursday

March 11, 2020 4:00 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild. Lows in the mid-40s. TOMORROW: Starting off dry but showers and storms develop near a cold front by early afternoon. Some storms may be strong south of I-70 with potential hail, gusty winds, or a brief tornado. Highs in the mid-60s. EXTENDED: The passage of the cold front will be

Active weather expected along with significant river flooding this spring

March 10, 2020 12:33 PM Jessica Hafner

The newest data shows an increased potential of moderate flooding in many Mid-Missouri locations.

Tracking a few isolated strong storms this evening

March 9, 2020 3:30 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Scattered thunderstorms. Some could be strong with gusty winds and isolated large hail. Storms clear out by midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. TUESDAY: Partly to mostly sunny, highs in the mid-50s. EXTENDED: Another low pressure system to our south slides by Tuesday night into Wednesday, bringing the potential of steady rainfall and embedded

Cole County siren drill stimulates outreach awareness

March 3, 2020 7:52 PM Zach Boetto

Tornado sirens sounded Tuesday at 10 a.m. for the annual statewide tornado drill in Missouri. The tornado drill came during Severe Weather Week and just hours after a tornado ravaged through Nashville, Tenn. Sierra Thomas, the Cole County Emergency Management Agency director, said she drove out to Brazito to make sure sirens could be heard,

New Cole County Emergency Management head stresses importance of public outreach before major disasters

February 26, 2020 2:26 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) About a year after a tornado and flooding devasted parts of Cole County and Jefferson City, a new emergency management coordinator is taking the reigns. Sierra Thomas started the job in January, working with Bill Farr, who is retiring as coordinator on Friday. The coordinator position is the main leadership role

Smart grid system could reduce length of power outages in downtown Jefferson City

February 24, 2020 2:02 PM Connor Hirsch

Ameren Missouri installed an underground smart grid system in downtown Jefferson City that aims to reduce the length of power outages.