Thunderstorm Wind in Jasper County, Missouri

Thunderstorm Wind April 15, 2001 · Jasper County, Missouri

Injuries

$1.0M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

Straight line winds toppled numerous power lines and trees around Joplin. Structural damage occurred to homes and businesses along 32nd street, concentrated in a 3 to 4 block wide area approximately 4 to 5 miles in length. Empire Electric Power estimated 7500 customers were without power during the height of the storm, and some power was not restored for three days.

Began near Joplin (37.0833, -94.5167).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5239679. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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