Power Outage in Bloomsdale, MO

The 400+ yard wide tornado crossed the St. Francois County/Ste. Genevieve County line just north of Green Acres Lane. The tornado then traveled to the northeast crossing Route F multiple times as it traveled towards Coffman. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along this path, a number of farm outbuildings and barns were damaged or destroyed, and several homes suffered partial roof damage. The worst damage occurred to a home on Route AA just north of Route F. This home was completely destroyed. All of the walls were completely blown into the rear of the foundation and the roof was totally removed. Little anchoring was evident to the walls. One minor injury occurred to a male at the residence who found shelter in the pantry area. Tree damage in this area was some of the worst noted with every tree snapped or sheared supporting an EF-3 damage rating to the home. Another home on McDaniel Road just north of Route F sustained severe damage. The roof was completely removed and a large portion of the northeast walls were removed. Little if any anchoring of the walls was evident which supported an EF-2 damage rating. Numerous power poles and trees were snapped along Route F as the tornado traveled to the northeast into Coffman. Crown Valley Brewing and Distilling suffered minor damage, however the building on the north side of Route F was heavily damaged, rated at EF-1. A small building adjacent to the main Coffman Baptist Church was completely destroyed with debris blown into the main church building. There was no anchoring evident in this small building and damage was rated at EF-1. The tornado continued to the east-northeast crossing Madden Creek. The last detectable damage and thus end point was around 4 miles east-northeast of Coffman, southeast of Brands Lake near Goat Hill Trail. Overall, the tornado was rated EF3 with a path length of 16.74 miles and a max path width of 450 yards (St. Francois/Ste. Genevieve Counties).

The 400+ yard wide tornado crossed the St. Francois County/Ste. Genevieve County line just north of Green Acres Lane. The tornado then traveled to the northeast crossing Route F multiple times as it traveled towards Coffman. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along this path, a number of farm outbuildings and barns were damaged or destroyed, and several homes suffered partial roof damage. The worst damage occurred to a home on Route AA just north of Route F. This home was completely destroyed. All of the walls were completely blown into the rear of the foundation and the roof was totally removed. Little anchoring was evident to the walls. One minor injury occurred to a male at the residence who found shelter in the pantry area. Tree damage in this area was some of the worst noted with every tree snapped or sheared supporting an EF-3 damage rating to the home. Another home on McDaniel Road just north of Route F sustained severe damage. The roof was completely removed and a large portion of the northeast walls were removed. Little if any anchoring of the walls was evident which supported an EF-2 damage rating. Numerous power poles and trees were snapped along Route F as the tornado traveled to the northeast into Coffman. Crown Valley Brewing and Distilling suffered minor damage, however the building on the north side of Route F was heavily damaged, rated at EF-1. A small building adjacent to the main Coffman Baptist Church was completely destroyed with debris blown into the main church building. There was no anchoring evident in this small building and damage was rated at EF-1. The tornado continued to the east-northeast crossing Madden Creek. The last detectable damage and thus end point was around 4 miles east-northeast of Coffman, southeast of Brands Lake near Goat Hill Trail. Overall, the tornado was rated EF3 with a path length of 16.74 miles and a max path width of 450 yards (St. Francois/Ste. Genevieve Counties).

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees, tree limbs and power lines on the west side of town. Also, a building had a portion of its roof blown off.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines in the southern portions of Ste. Genevieve County.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines in the southern portions of Ste. Genevieve County.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees and power lines around town.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines down between Weingarten and Ste. Genevieve.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines down between Weingarten and Ste. Genevieve.

A line of severe storms moved across Ste. Genevieve County. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down countywide, especially between Farmington and Ste. Genevieve.

A line of severe storms moved across Ste. Genevieve County. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down countywide, especially between Farmington and Ste. Genevieve.

Several power lines were blown down and a couple of homes in the Seven Falls Subdivision sustained minor roof damage.

Thunderstorm winds blew over three power poles near the Ste. Genevieve/St. Francois county line, just east of Farmington.

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines countywide, as well as numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines countywide, as well as numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines around town. Also, the roof of a hardware store sustained minor damage due to the thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees, tree limbs and power lines.

A large pecan tree was blown down near the Ste. Genevieve County Recycling Center on U.S. 61 on the southeast side of town. It took out several power lines as it fell, knocking out power to about 300 homes and businesses.

A combination of large tree limbs down on power lines and lightning strikes knocked out power to much of St. Marys.

Thunderstorm wind gusts damaged some power poles and downed a few trees. About 285 people lost power for about 4 hours.

Thunderstorm wind gusts broke 3 power poles at the intersection of State Route Y and Jackson School Road in the Bloomsdale area. Power was out to residences along French Village, Kinsey, Dry Fork, Jackson School roads and Routes Y and DD.

Local law enforcement reported tree and power lines down at several locations with power out to much of the central and eastern portion of the county.

Thunderstorms winds caused scattered damage across Ste. Genevieve. Downed power lines knocked out power to the entire campus at the Ste. Genevieve R-II schools and at Valle Catholic High School. Fallen trees also blocked Jefferson Street near Valle Catholic High School. Downed trees also blocked Ridgeway Street. An outdoor shed was destroyed at a home on Maple Drive. The public reported 3/4 inch hail in Bloomsdale.

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and power lines in the Ste. Genevieve area. A lightning strike hit a major circuit south of Ste. Genevieve along Route M knocking out power to more than 7000 customers in the north half of the County. The power was out for about 2 hours. Lightning strikes also knocked out computers at Ste. Genevieve City Hall and the city water plant.