Tornado confirmed in Randolph, Monroe counties on Monday

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

At least one tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service to have touched down in Randolph and Monroe counties on Monday.

Information on Tuesday from the NWS shows that the speeds varied from an EF-0 to an EF-1.

Damage was reported in both counties on Monday morning after severe storms went through the area, which included residences and downed trees and powerlines, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives’ outage map is still showing a significant number of people without power in Randolph County.

There are 539 Howard Electric customers without power on Tuesday afternoon. Another 89 Ameren customers were reportedly without power on Tuesday afternoon, according to Ameren’s outage map.

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