Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Deadly storm yesterday in Bates County

A strong wind storm struck the area yesterday packing winds of 80 and 90 mph causing houses and barns to be heavily damaged in some areas along with overturned semi trucks, downed trees and power lines.

Several power outages are reported and many are still without power at this hour.

One person was killed when a tree fell onto a residence in rural Butler west of on F Highway. The person was identified as 71 year old Joan D. Powell of Adrian, Missouri. 


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Overturned semi truck yesterday just north of Passiac. The driver wasn't injured in this accident 

I-49 exit sign at 18 Highway in Adrian blown over 
Telephone line down at North Main and Francisco Lane just North of Butler 


Shop on North Main just north of Butler destroyed 


Behind the lumber yard in North Butler 

Power pole on fire near North ball field in Butler 
Tree fell over a Chevrolet truck in rural Bates County near CC Highway 
Tree into a house in rural Butler off CR 6004
5th wheel travel trailer overturned on North Main Street in rural Butler 
Mobile home off of CC Highway destroyed 
Large barn destroyed just east of Passiac 





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