EF1 Tornado — Dunklin, Missouri

2018-04-03 · near Arbyrd, Dunklin, Missouri

Event narrative

The tornado developed near the intersection of County Roads 627 and 638 and moved east. The tornado damaged storage buildings, trees, power poles, and center pivot irrigation systems. A few residences also experienced shingle and roof damage. The tornado turned northeast after crossing State Highway K. The most significant damage was noted along County Road 657 south-southwest of Hornersville. The tornado dissipated in the Hornersville Swamp Conversation Area.

Wider weather episode

A broken line of severe thunderstorms along a strong cold front produced numerous reports of damaging winds and large hail and one tornado during the late afternoon and evening hours of April 3rd.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 748980. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.