Thunderstorm Wind — Cooper, Missouri

2022-04-05 · near Chouteau Spgs, Cooper, Missouri

Event narrative

Nearby a ham radio operator reported 70 to 80 mph wind gusts, just before power lines were blown across Highway 135 at this location.

Wider weather episode

A strong thunderstorm that was certainly capable of producing a tornado moved through Cooper County, and caused isolated damage. While this damage was not confirmed to be a tornado, it's plausible this storm could have produced a brief tornado as it pushed through the county.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1024717. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.