admin Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Jefferson City, the capital city of Missouri, has taken a direct hit from a tornado and suffered possibly “catastrophic” damage, according to reports. Two local hospitals were treating a total of about 100 people for unspecified injuries, according to a report. "Hospital staff say ambulances have been in and out all morning," the report by Columbia, Mo.'s KOMU-TV said. According to the National Weather Service, a “confirmed large and destructive tornado” was observed over Jefferson City, at 11:43 p.m., moving northeast at 40 mph. The twister appeared to have traveled through the center part of town, the Jefferson City News-Tribune reported. "We are currently identifying the location of damages and searching for injured residents," Lt. David Williams of the city's police department said in a statement to the News-Tribune. "The primary need at this time is for those not affected to stay clear of the impacted areas so that Emergency personnel can assist those in need." Williams referred to the aftermath of the tornado hit as a "chaotic" situation, KOMU reported. The Missouri Department of Public Safety reported extensive damage along Ellis Boulevard near Highway 54 in Jefferson City. (Missouri Department of Public Safety) The Missouri Department of Public Safety reported extensive damage along Ellis Boulevard near Highway 54 and warned of downed power lines. Authorities warned residents that all downed lines should be considered live -- and advised that people stay away from areas that have experienced heavy damage. MO Public Safety ✔@MoPublicSafety In Jefferson City, the state capital, there is extensive damage along Ellis Boulevard near Highway 54. Power lines are down. Traffic is being diverted as @MSHPTrooperGHQ & local first responders go door-to-door. Consider all power lines live. Stay out of areas with damage. #MoWx 289 12:52 AM - May 23, 2019 498 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy NWS St. Louis ✔@NWSStLouis 1147 pm - Jefferson City MO - Violent tornado confirmed - shelter now!#midmowx 216 11:48 PM - May 22, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 214 people are talking about this WeatherNation ✔@WeatherNation Here's another look at the deadly #tornado from #CarlJunction, MO on Wednesday evening. We'll continue to track #severe weather on-air and online on @WeatherNation. 52 11:51 PM - May 22, 2019 · Carl Junction, MO 36 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy The state's Emergency Management Agency tweeted early Thursday that tornado warnings were still in effect in parts of Missouri and that flash flooding remained a threat as long as rain continued. MO Public Safety ✔@MoPublicSafety Tornado warnings continue in Missouri. Flash flooding hazard will expand as rain continues. Think of safety first. Treat non-working traffic lights as 4-way stops. #TurnAroundDontDrown #MoWx NWS St. Louis ✔@NWSStLouis Tornado Warning continues for Jonesburg MO, High Hill MO, McKittrick MO until 1:45 AM CDT 19 1:23 AM - May 23, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 33 people are talking about this Gov. Mike Parson issued a statement via Twitter: "Major tornados across state tonight, including Jeff City," Parson wrote. "We’re doing okay but praying for those that were caught in damage, some are still trapped - local emergency crews are on site and assisting." Governor Mike Parson ✔@GovParsonMO Major tornados across state tonight, including Jeff City. We’re doing okay but praying for those that were caught in damage, some are still trapped - local emergency crews are on site and assisting. 289 12:36 AM - May 23, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 237 people are talking about this Dozens of injured people were being treated at Capitol Region Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital on Jefferson City, KOMU reported, though details on the severity of the injuries were not available. Meanwhile, city officials have requested help from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the report said. Tanner Isenberger, an aide to the governor, posted video of tornado damage to the area near the headquarters of the state's Division of Employment Security. Whoops! We couldn't access this Tweet. News accounts and posts on social media refer to people possibly trapped in apartment complexes, gas leaks, possible damage to the Missouri Statehouse and other impacts. The National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning for Cole County about 20 minutes before the twister reached Jefferson City, the News-Tribune reported. The tornado first touched ground in the Eldon and Brazito areas, the report said. Weather Nation said emergency officials were reporting "multiple injuries & structure collapses" in the city. WeatherNation ✔@WeatherNation BREAKING: Emergency officials are reporting to multiple injuries & structure collapses in Jefferson City, Missouri. The state capital took a direct hit from a tornado earlier this evening. http://bit.ly/2VO6Ycw 69 12:55 AM - May 23, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy Jefferson City Takes Direct Hit From Tornado - WeatherNation Multiple injuries and significant structural damage has been reported after a violent tornado ripped through the Capital of Missouri, Jefferson City. weathernationtv.com 82 people are talking about this Jefferson City News Tribune@NewsTribune There are reports of emergency crews in Jefferson City attempting to rescue people trapped in buildings that have collapsed. #JCMO #MidMo 25 12:51 AM - May 23, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 51 people are talking about this Earlier in the day, some Jefferson City residents and businesses were ordered to leave as the Missouri River continued to rise after recent rains. City officials issued a mandatory evacuation order on the north side of the river. The Missouri Statehouse building, state penitentiary and nearly all of the city's homes are on the south side of the river. Residents of several communities in Oklahoma and Kansas also were urged to evacuate. Jefferson City police Lt. Dave Williams told the Associated Press that only about five to 10 homes were in the mandatory evacuation area. As a precaution, the Missouri National Guard also moved four helicopters out of the city's airport, which also is on the north side of the river. And a Memorial Day weekend airshow was canceled. There were no immediate reports about fatalities or injuries. Residents of the area, or those miles away who claimed ties to Jefferson City, posted messages of support on social media. Jonathan@JayDement20 Prayers to anyone in Jeff City! Be careful. 3 2:02 AM - May 23, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy See Jonathan's other Tweets Kathie Conway@KathieConway My son and many friends in Jeff City. Praying for all. So far, everyone I know is safe. #JeffersonCity 8 2:03 AM - May 23, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy See Kathie Conway's other Tweets Andruw Wittels@AndruwWittels Prayers to those affected in Eldon, the Lake area, and Jeff City. It’s been a wild and awful evening. 3 2:02 AM - May 23, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy See Andruw Wittels's other Tweets Alyssa Shouse@AlyssaShouse2 Growing up in mid-Missouri you kind of always laughed at tornado sirens never believing it would actually happen, tonight changed all that. Prayers for Jeff City, say what you want about that place, but it will always be home 8 2:02 AM - May 23, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy See Alyssa Shouse's other Tweets Jefferson City lies near the center of the state, about 158 miles east of Kansas City and about 132 miles west of St. Louis. Storms also struck other parts of Missouri on Wednesday night, with a large tornado blamed for three fatalities in the Golden City area of Barton County, the Kansas City Star reported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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