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Tornado Ravages Columbia, Missouri: No Injuries Reported

4/24/2025

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A powerful tornado struck Columbia, Missouri, on Easter Sunday, carving a 6.37-mile path with EF1 intensity. From 5:18 to 5:25 p.m., it uprooted trees and snapped utility poles, plunging 68 homes into darkness. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported as the National Weather Service confirmed the tornado's trail of destruction.

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A powerful tornado struck Columbia, Missouri, on Easter Sunday, carving a 6.37-mile path with EF1 intensity. From 5:18 to 5:25 p.m., it uprooted trees and snapped utility poles, plunging 68 homes into darkness. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported as the National Weather Service confirmed the tornado's trail of destruction.