EF0 Tornado — Buchanan, Missouri

2025-05-19 · near South St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri

Event narrative

Storm survey found evidence of a 4 mile long EF-0 tornado in northern Buchanan County, with only minor tree damage found along the path. This was associated with a QLCS mesovortex.

Wider weather episode

During the afternoon and evening hours of May 19th, a strong storm system brought widespread severe weather to Missouri.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1246324. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.