Tuesday’s severe storms packed a serious punch, as residents of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri saw yesterday and into this morning. At least two dozen tornadoes were reported across these states, causing damage to homes, buildings, trees and even a church.
One tornado was reported approximately 17 miles northeast of Wichita Falls in a town called Charlie. Tree, roof and crop damage was reported.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Paola, a town about 40 miles southwest of Kansas City, sustained damage to its roof as well as headstones in the cemetery on Tuesday.
A tornado was reported to have touched down near the town of Bergman, causing downed trees and power lines. Similar damage was reported in Boone County, Arkansas, but it is unknown if the damage was caused by a tornado or severe wind gusts.
Two injuries were reported in Bryan County as a result of a reported tornado which caused damage to several homes. In Rogers County, a reported tornado caused damage to several buildings, and in Tulsa, thousands were without power due to a reported tornado.
Missouri saw the highest number of reported tornadoes Tuesday, as reports came in from the towns of Wheaton, Ozark, Rocky Comfort, Miller and Stella. While these towns suffered damage to buildings and homes, fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the storms.
The threat of severe weather, including tornadoes, continues Wednesday. The areas at risk include Texas, the central Plains states and the Ohio Valley. Residents should be aware of and prepared for large hail and damaging winds.
