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Springfield Hailstorm Kills Emu, Cuts Power to 10,000
4/30/2026
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Story summary
- On April 28 2026, hailstones up to 4.75 inches struck Springfield, Missouri.
- The hail killed 21-year-old emu Adam and injured a rhea at Dickerson Park Zoo.
- More than 10,100 customers lost electricity during the storm.
- Springfield-Branson National Airport delayed dozens of flights and covered hundreds of parked cars with tarps.
- Dickerson Park Zoo remains closed while cleanup continues after the hail damage.
