Power Outage in Doniphan, MO

There was plenty of tree damage in and near Doniphan, along with power outages. At one point, about 1700 utility customers or 25 percent of the county was without power. A large tree was down on a home in Doniphan.

A macroburst containing winds estimated up to 95 mph produced major damage across extreme northern Ripley County. The path in Ripley County was nearly 19 miles long and nearly five miles wide. Thousands of large trees were snapped or uprooted. Numerous power lines were blown down or downed by falling trees, causing the worst power outage in the area since the 2009 ice storm. Approximately 30 structures, mainly barns and garages, were damaged or destroyed. Several houses sustained mainly minor roof damage, with one having several windows blown out. Multiple trees were down on houses. Roads were blocked by fallen trees. A wind gust to 63 mph was measured north of Bennett, where large trees were uprooted.

A macroburst containing winds estimated up to 95 mph produced major damage across extreme northern Ripley County. The path in Ripley County was nearly 19 miles long and nearly five miles wide. Thousands of large trees were snapped or uprooted. Numerous power lines were blown down or downed by falling trees, causing the worst power outage in the area since the 2009 ice storm. Approximately 30 structures, mainly barns and garages, were damaged or destroyed. Several houses sustained mainly minor roof damage, with one having several windows blown out. Multiple trees were down on houses. Roads were blocked by fallen trees. A wind gust to 63 mph was measured north of Bennett, where large trees were uprooted.

Many trees were blown down throughout the county, including the city of Doniphan. One home in Doniphan sustained roof damage from a fallen tree. Numerous power outages were reported. The automated Doniphan fire weather observation site measured a wind gust to 65 mph. A trained spotter in Flatwoods estimated winds gusted to 60 mph.

Many trees were blown down throughout the county, including the city of Doniphan. One home in Doniphan sustained roof damage from a fallen tree. Numerous power outages were reported. The automated Doniphan fire weather observation site measured a wind gust to 65 mph. A trained spotter in Flatwoods estimated winds gusted to 60 mph.

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service revealed scattered damage caused by straight-line thunderstorm winds. Estimated peak winds were 75 mph. The damage area paralleled Missouri Highway 142 right through the center of the city from 0.5 mile north of Doniphan to one mile south of Doniphan. The maximum width of the damage area was 1.5 miles. Scattered tree damage occurred across Doniphan, including a large pine tree that was uprooted. A carport was turned and damaged. Several metal flat-bottom fishing boats were overturned at a boat shop. A glass door was shattered at the boat shop. A power pole was snapped near a house that sustained light roof and fence damage.

Moderate damage occurred to three homes, mostly due to trees falling onto roofs. Another home received minor damage due to a power line weatherhead being pulled from the structure by a downed tree. Two vehicles were damaged by falling trees. One vehicle received minor damage, and the other was moderately damaged. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. The damage area was both north and south of Highway 142 near the intersection of County Road 24.

A carport was damaged, and trees were down on power lines.

Thousands of mature large oak and pine trees were snapped and uprooted. One small shed was destroyed, and one larger metal building was unroofed. Some power and communication lines were blown down. This tornado occurred over heavily forested areas of the Current River Valley between Highway 21 and the Current River. Peak winds were estimated near 120 mph.

Two trees fell on a feeder line on U.S. Highway 160, knocking out power to 750 customers.

The tornado touched down about two miles southeast of Doniphan on the south side of Highway 142, then moved northeast for about a mile and a half. One occupant of a 16-foot camper trailer sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital when the camper overturned. A rental business building was severely damaged. Insulation, some metal roofing, and wall panels were blown up to a few hundred yards away. Several barns were destroyed. About a dozen trees were blown down. About 400 utility customers lost power for several hours when a pole blew down. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph. The tornado damage then transitioned to straight-line wind damage east of Doniphan.

This intense macroburst was centered along U.S. Highway 160 over western and central Ripley County, including the city of Doniphan. The average path width was about 5.5 miles, averaging from two miles north of Highway 160 to about three miles south. Peak wind gusts near 90 mph caused extensive tree damage, in addition to structural damage in the city of Doniphan. The Ripley County courthouse, a nearby commercial business, and the chamber of commerce building lost portions of their roofs. Rain caused water damage to all three buildings. A museum lost metal roofing. Two houses in the city were damaged by a falling tree. Doors were blown off buildings and blown up to 50 yards. Windows were broken. Winds were measured at 79 mph at the Doniphan Fire Department and estimated at 90 mph by the NWS survey team at the courthouse. A tree fell through a trailer home on Highway Y, splitting it in two. A house in Gatewood was damaged by a falling tree. There were numerous power outages around the county. Many roads were blocked by downed trees.

This intense macroburst was centered along U.S. Highway 160 over western and central Ripley County, including the city of Doniphan. The average path width was about 5.5 miles, averaging from two miles north of Highway 160 to about three miles south. Peak wind gusts near 90 mph caused extensive tree damage, in addition to structural damage in the city of Doniphan. The Ripley County courthouse, a nearby commercial business, and the chamber of commerce building lost portions of their roofs. Rain caused water damage to all three buildings. A museum lost metal roofing. Two houses in the city were damaged by a falling tree. Doors were blown off buildings and blown up to 50 yards. Windows were broken. Winds were measured at 79 mph at the Doniphan Fire Department and estimated at 90 mph by the NWS survey team at the courthouse. A tree fell through a trailer home on Highway Y, splitting it in two. A house in Gatewood was damaged by a falling tree. There were numerous power outages around the county. Many roads were blocked by downed trees.

Major flooding was responsible for numerous reports of people stranded in homes. A co-operative observer in Doniphan measured 8.30 inches of rain on March 17 and 18. Firefighters and deputy sheriffs worked for over 24 hours conducting evacuations and rescues by boat. Between 15 and 20 persons were rescued. The Doniphan Police Department received more than 1,600 calls about the flooding in 24 hours. Several churches were opened to provide shelter. Several propane tanks floating in the water were tied up. Numerous roads were closed, including U.S. Highway 160. Some families were stranded for days because roads were flooded by creeks such as Bills Creek, Simpson Creek, and Isaacs Creek. A water rescue was conducted when a pickup truck stalled in floodwaters on Highway 142 near Naylor. Two teenage boys in a small boat took the motorist to dry land, but not before they were nearly overpowered by the current. Damage to county gravel roads was extensive. One gravel road was washed out to a depth of five feet. One bridge on a county road was extensively damaged. Countywide, at least 15 homes were damaged, and two were destroyed. Eleven businesses were damaged.

In Doniphan, numerous trees and power lines were blown down. One of the trees partially landed on a home, causing moderate damage. A mobile home was damaged. A vacant building sustained roof damage and a broken window. A wind gust to 56 MPH was measured in Doniphan. Near Flatwoods, a barn was blown away on BB Highway. On Highway 21 North, a tree fell on some cars and a house. On County Road 142 east of Doniphan, siding was blown off a trailer, and numerous trees and power lines were down. Near Naylor, numerous treetops were blown onto Route W.

Widespread damaging winds occurred. In Doniphan, the roof was blown off a car wash, and a couple of downtown businesses sustained roof damage. Bricks were blown off the facade of another business. Numerous homes sustained minor roof damage, such as shingles blown off. Awnings were damaged. Falling large trees smashed a few cars, and several large trees fell onto houses. Across the remainder of the county, trees fell across roads (both county and state) and across power lines. The winds occurred in advance of precipitation associated with the severe thunderstorms.

Trees and power lines were blown down. At least one large oak tree was uprooted.

A line of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds crossed Ripley County, causing widespread damage to trees and power lines. A house just off JJ Highway received severe damage. Much of the roof was blown off, and windows and doors were blown in. Utility crews worked to repair about 20 damaged major power lines. Electricity was not fully restored for days. Numerous trees were down on Highway 142 east of Doniphan. Cars were damaged from trees falling on them, and one tree fell on a house.