May 21-23, 2019 Severe Thunderstorms

Summary:

On May 22, 2019, the tornado touched down west of the Eldon Country Club and damaged numerous homes across the southern and eastern sections of Eldon. One injury occurred in this area. The tornado then tracked northeast, crossing Highway 54 twice, and uprooted or snapped numerous trees as it moved across rural areas in northeastern Miller County before crossing Highway AA at Spring Garden and entering Cole County west of Shipman Road. As the tornado tracked to the northeast it crossed Lake Carmel and tore the roof off of a one story home on the northeast shore of the lake. Numerous trees were either snapped off or uprooted in the area as well. Damage to the home was rated EF2. Further northeast another one story home lost its roof on Highway D just northwest of intersection with Cole Brook Lane. Damage to this home was rated EF2.  The tornado strengthened from an EF-2 to an EF-3 as it moved into a subdivision off of Heritage Highway just west of U.S. Highway 54, indicated by the complete collapse of a home and complete destruction of a double wide manufactured home. As the tornado moved northeast into the Jefferson City area it destroyed or greatly damaged a warehouse and car dealership, where at least 750 cars were totaled. As it moved into downtown Jefferson City, it caused severe damage to well made residential structures. The tornado crossed the Missouri River and entered Callaway County just to the east-northeast of Jefferson City. After it crossed the Missouri River, the only observed damage was to numerous trees before it lifted and dissipated near the Railwood Golf Club. Throughout its 32.63 mile path the tornado caused severe damage or completely destroyed numerous homes and businesses, and uprooted or snapped countless trees. Overall the tornado was rated EF3 with a path length of 32.63 miles and a max path width of 1500 yards. Thirty three people sustained injuries from this tornado.

Summary:

The weak tornado touched down northwest of the intersection of County Road 170 and County Road 171, destroying a small barn and causing tree damage. The tornado continued northeast widening to a width of 250 yards and causing more tree damage before lifting near Prairie Fork Creek.

Summary:

A tornado developed about 1 mile west of Labadie in Franklin County, causing some tree damage and then moved north-northeast across the Missouri River in St. Charles County. Extensive tree damage was noted on Sanders Road, Terry Road, and Coates Lane. Minor structural damage was noted on a few homes and a few roofs were blown off of barns and outbuildings.

Summary:

A weak tornado caused minor structural damage and tree damage in the northern section of Waterloo, IL. The tornado was estimated to only be on the ground for a minute and traveled less than a half mile.

Summary:

A weak tornado briefly spun up near the intersection of Highway J and Bean Creek in Audrain County, causing some tree damage. The tornado quickly moved to the NNW, where it caused extensive damage to a barn and damaged more trees.