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F3 Tornado — Perry, Missouri

1996-04-19 · near Perryville, Perry, Missouri

$5.0M

Property damage

11.5 mi

Path length

175 yds

Path width

Wider weather episode

The tornado destroyed 13 homes and caused major structural damage to 5 others. 63 other homes received minor or moderate structural damage. A total of 69 outbuildings and 6 businesses were damaged or destroyed. The Salvation Army and Red Cross were called in to provide food and shelter. State highways and county roads were cleared of tornado debris and open for travel within 24 hours. Extensive damage to utility lines resulted in prolonged power outages lasting a day or two. The F3 damage occurred just west of Menfro, shortly before the tornado dissipated.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5543189. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.