Tornadoes Archives

Organizations reflect on three years of recovery efforts on the anniversary of the tornado that hit Jefferson City

May 22, 2022 7:35 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks three years since a tornado touched down in Jefferson City in 2019 causing destruction to hundreds of homes and several businesses. The EF3 tornado hit Jefferson City on May 22, 2019 and for many, it’s hard to forget the tornado that tore through parts of the city. “I just remember everyone

Missouri severe weather preparedness week aims to prepare citizens for the upcoming months of severe weather

March 7, 2022 6:31 PM Chanel Porter

The National Weather Service, State Emergency Management Agency and local emergency managers encourage Missourians to learn more about severe weather and how to protect themselves during Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

Illinois tornado victim’s family sues Amazon over warehouse collapse

January 17, 2022 4:23 PM Associated Press

The family of a delivery driver who died last month when a tornado collapsed the Amazon warehouse in central Illinois where he worked has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

Experts explain why warehouse style buildings aren’t the safest place to be during a tornado

December 14, 2021 6:37 PM Chanel Porter

Experts are discussing concerns on the structure of warehouse buildings during severe weather.

Amazon employee gives details on the night of the deadly tornado in Edwardsville, Illinois

December 13, 2021 7:29 PM Chanel Porter

As lives were lost that night, Quigley said he was one of the lucky ones that got his route down early.

Red Cross responds to tornado damage in affected Missouri areas

December 12, 2021 7:37 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After devastating tornados tore through six states including Missouri, The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas coordinated with local and state emergency management to sent out crews to assist communities affected by the devastating tornadoes. Responders were sent to the Greater St. Louis area including St. Charles County where homes were

At least four dead and 11 injured in Missouri after tornados touch down Friday night

December 11, 2021 7:27 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least four people are dead and 11 others injured in Missouri after tornados touched down Friday. In St. Charles County, a woman was killed at home and two others were hospitalized. In Pemiscot County, a young child was killed at home and at least nine people were transported to hospitals. Also,

Death toll rises to six in Amazon warehouse collapse near St. Louis

December 11, 2021 2:51 PM Hannah Falcon

EDWARDSVILLE, Il. (KMIZ) At least six people died after the Amazon warehouse collapsed in Edwardsville, Illinois when storms rolled through Friday night. This information came from the Edwardsville Fire Department at a press conference Saturday evening. The building collapsed as a result of severe weather around 8:33 Friday night, according to Edwardsville Police. Workers were

Pettis County residents voice concerns over delayed tornado sirens

October 25, 2021 9:26 PM Erika McGuire

The city of Sedalia was hit with two tornadoes Sunday night according to the National Weather Service.

Pettis County looking into possible delays with tornado sirens after tornado hits Sedalia

October 25, 2021 6:28 AM Meghan Drakas

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Pettis County Sheriff is looking into possible delays with the county’s tornado sirens after some residents reported issues with the timing of when the sirens went off to alert the public. According to a post from Sunday night on Sheriff Brad Anders’s Facebook page, he plans to follow up Monday with

Emergency management officials emphasize having a plan ahead of severe weather

June 25, 2021 12:17 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management says if dangerously high winds start to hit the area you need to have a safety plan. “The most important thing is to be prepared,” said Elizabeth Thompson, the planning and preparedness specialist for the Boone County Office of Emergency Management. “You want to

A look at Jackson Street two years after the tornado

Rebuilding from tornado damage still underway in Jefferson City two years later

May 23, 2021 2:00 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Just before midnight on May 22, 2019, an EF-3 tornado hit Mid-Missouri, ripping roofs off of homes, downing trees and powerlines and changing the lives of hundreds of people. Two years later, and rebuilding is still underway. There are still 12 buildings that need to be torn down in the city,

Jefferson City leaders document two years since EF3 tornado

May 21, 2021 4:13 AM Meghan Drakas

Jefferson City community leaders and organizations will be holding a Restoring Hope Press Conference on Friday morning to document the anniversary of the EF3 tornado, which hit the city two years ago.

Road to Recovery event to showcase homes built for tornado victims

December 5, 2020 3:40 AM Ben Fein

River City Habitat for Humanity is hosting an open house for four new homes Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Jefferson City Council approves demolition for building damaged by tornado

October 6, 2020 7:40 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a demolition project for a building on East Capitol Avenue during its Monday night meeting.

One year after the tornado: How one small business in Eldon has put the pieces back together

May 22, 2020 6:44 PM Luke Victor

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.

Jefferson City celebrates on tornado anniversary

May 22, 2020 3:47 PM Ben Fein

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.