Thunderstorm Wind in Jackson County, Missouri
Thunderstorm Wind May 26, 1996 · Jackson County, Missouri
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
A downburst during a severe thunderstorm produced a 120 MPH wind gust over the Raintree Lake section of Lee's Summit. One hundred homes were damaged and 13 destroyed resulting in 10 million dollars worth of damage. Nine injuries were reported but none were serious. Winds on top of Lee's Summit hospital were clocked at 79 MPH during the storm.
Began near Lee's Summit (38.9200, -94.3800).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5546030. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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