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F1 Tornado — Clay, Missouri

2000-05-11 · near North Kansas City, Clay, Missouri

$5.0M

Property damage

4.5 mi

Path length

350 yds

Path width

Event narrative

The tornado formed rapidly in southwest Clay County in Kansas City, MO, causing considerable damage to two auto dealerships at 39th and North Oak Trafficway. A nearby apartment complex suffered roof damage. Many trees and power lines were downed as the tornado moved east, lifting near Parvin Road and Chouteau Trafficway.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms that developed explosively in eastern Kansas tracked into western Missouri. While early evening storms were hail producers, a late night thunderstorm on the north side of Kansas City spawned a short lived tornado, which produced millions of dollars in damage in Kansas City's "Northland."

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5148490. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.