No injuries reported after storms cause damage in Randolph, Monroe counties
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ)
Fallen trees and other damage was seen across Randolph and Monroe counties after severe storms swept through the area Monday morning.
Randolph County Emergency Management Director David Gaines said the first warning of tornadoes out came out of Chariton County around 6 a.m.
"A lot of damage related to the wind and the storm came through the south southwest part of Randolph County and then across over into Monroe County," Gaines said.
A post on X from Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B alleged a tornado went through the Middle Grove Area at around 8:30 a.m. The National Weather Service has not yet confirmed a tornado.
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 0830 am, a tornado went through the Middle Grove area of Randolph & Monroe Counties in Troop B. Preliminary reports are multiple residences have sustained damage along with grain bins, trees, & powerlines. No injuries have been reported. #MSHP pic.twitter.com/rj9U7TR2OM
— MSHP Troop B (@MSHPTrooperB) April 27, 2026
Gaines added that crews from local agencies like the Western Madison Rural Fire Department and the Monroe County Rural Fire Department worked across both counties. This also included working with the MSHP and The Department of Natural Resources.
"Crews were out quickly searching for damage, making sure that those houses and structures that were damaged were not occupied, and at this time, we don't have any reports of injuries," Gaines said.
Middle Grove School near Madison was also damaged after a tree fell on its roof. There were also holes reported in the roof, one of the walls and damage to classroom trailers. The school later posted about the damage on Facebook and several residents -- including students from the nearby Central Christian College of the Bible -- helped with clean up.
"Many hands make light work and we had a fantastic turnout of our community, all sorts of people coming out just to lay hands on the building to help us get ready to go," Middle Grove School Superintendent Aaron Vitt said. "It's a pretty special place to be."
Downed trees and tree limbs were seen across Moberly, with Ameren at one point reporting more than 2,100 customers without power.
"Our crews are going ward by ward," City of Moberly spokesman Scott McGarvey said. "We have crews that are assigned to each ward in our city and as they find something that they need to report, they're reaching out to Ameren."
Moberly's water and wastewater treatment plants temporarily lost internet to remote stations during the storm. The wastewater plant also fully lost power and and temporarily operated on generators before power was restored in the afternoon.
The Missouri Department of Corrections also reported damage to the Moberly Correctional Center.
"The assessment has shown downed and uprooted trees, damaged roofs, broken windows, downed utility poles and damage to the handball court," Department of Corrections spokeswoman Karen Pojmann wrote in an email to ABC 17 News.
No injuries of residents or employees were reported.
