F3 Tornado — Randolph, Missouri

2006-03-12 · near Higbee, Randolph, Missouri

Event narrative

Deadly tornado touched down at 2118 CST 2 miles east of Higbee. The tornado traveled northeast and attained F3 strength near the Monroe/Randolph county line. The tornado killed 4 people just to the east and southeast of Renick and there were 26 injuries. 13 of the injuries occurred when a bus transporting college students was overturned. Three businesses were destroyed as well as 30 residences. Thirty other dwelling places had minor to moderate damage. The tornado exited Randolph county into Monroe county at 2133 CST...8 miles southeast of Moberly.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5497925. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.