Severe storms move through Dec. 4

A strong cold front moved through Mid-Missouri sending a line of storms, some which became severe, producing damaging wind and a possible tornado. The storms moved in at 3 PM near HWY 65 and tracked to the east and out by 8 PM. They produced hail under an inch in diameter as they first moved in but strengthened as they pushed east, with pockets of strong winds.

Close to 5 PM, a rotating storm moved into southern Randolph county and brought strong, damaging winds and heavy rain from Higbee to Renick, injuring two people and producing damage to buildings. There were unconfirmed reports of a tornado but this hasn’t been confirmed by the National Weather Service yet. They are collecting information and will assess the damage Tuesday to see if they consider it a tornado or straight-line winds. We will update you on the final report. Read the full story about the storm damage here.

Here are the storm reports from December 4.

4:53 PM: Higbee, 20 x 40 brick building collapsed due to high winds
5:00 PM: Renick, large tree branches were snapped off on multiple trees
5:00 PM: Renick, work shop, 2 travel trailers were destryed at road AA just southwest of Renick. A county work truck was also overturned at this location
5:06 PM: Renick, thunderstorm wind damage, a barn and garage have significant damage

5:35 PM: Paris, trees down a cross Highway U In Two Locations East Of Paris.

5:58 PM: Jefferson City, Trees Down At Lafayette And Dunklin Streets And Power Line Down At Lafayette And Dawson Streets In Downtown