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EF0 Tornado — Newton, Missouri

2025-04-29 · near Boulder City, Newton, Missouri

$80K

Property damage

2.1 mi

Path length

50 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF0 tornado began at 8:35 am near Boulder City and moved nearly due north for around 2 miles with a maximum width of 50 yards and peak winds of 80 mph. Along its path the weak tornado damaged numerous trees with some uprooted. A couple outbuildings also suffered minor damage as well.

Wider weather episode

A cluster of severe thunderstorms moved through southwest Missouri on the morning of April 29th, 2025. Widespread wind damage and several tornadoes occurred. Significant wind damage with over 50,000 power outages occurred in Springfield alone. Numerous trees, powerlines and structures sustained damage from this system. A 90 mph wind gust was measured at the Springfield Branson National Airport.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1255605. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.