Thunderstorm Wind — Lafayette, Missouri

2025-09-16 · near Bates City, Lafayette, Missouri

Event narrative

KSHB-TV viewer shares photo of shed roof damage south of Bates City. Stronger storm with subtle downburst divergence signature noted.

Wider weather episode

During the afternoon and early evening hours of September 16th, isolated thunderstorms developed around the KC metro. These storms brought damaging winds and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1283631. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.