Power Outage in Tarkio, MO

Through the afternoon on December 15th strong wind caused sustained winds in the 40 to 50 mph range, with frequent gusts well over 60 mph. While most ASOS and AWOS stations recorded gusts around 65 mph, there were several reports of higher winds and damage representative of around 70 mph, such as tree damage and powerlines down. This all preceded strong thunderstorms that also caused strong winds and scattered damage across the area.

During the day on December 29, a potent winter storm moved into the area. The precipitation started as primarily snow during the morning hours producing a couple inches of accumulation, but switched to freezing rain just before 10 am as warm air aloft moved over the area. Moderate, to at times heavy rain ensued through the rest of the morning and early to middle afternoon hours, before eventually moving out by the evening hours. The main impact from this storm was several power outages around the area. Due to the rain rates, not all of the nearly 1 inch of liquid precipitation accreted on surfaces, but a quarter to half inch did accrete, causing a significant disruption to the power, and closing numerous roads.

A few trees and powerlines were down near Rockport.

A dry line punched through the area on the afternoon of November 11, bringing 50 to 60 mph synoptic straight line winds. Local ASOS observations reported gusts near 60 mph across the area, but the winds also damaged, trees, power lines, and a few outbuildings. This dry line also created some thunderstorm activity, which caused some isolated convective wind damage.

Fire department in Tarkio, Missouri reported 70 mph winds. The city went without power. The storm was accompanied by golf ball sized hail.

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. A few road signs were damaged and powerlines were reported down in Rockport.

Power lines and trees were reported down. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Two to three inch tree limbs reported down, with power outages in town. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

One large tree fell down on a power line. Power out in the town. Several large tree limbs were also knocked down. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Numerous trees and powerlines were reported down. Two houses were damaged by falling trees. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

An EF1 tornado entered Atchison County at 18:59CST 2.3 miles east southeast of Milton. It proceeded north northeast and dissipated 1.3 miles east southeast of Tarkio. It damaged 5 sheds and destroyed 3 grain bins. Several power poles were also snapped off.

An EF1 tornado entered Atchison County at 18:59CST 2.3 miles east southeast of Milton. It proceeded north northeast and dissipated 1.3 miles east southeast of Tarkio. It damaged 5 sheds and destroyed 3 grain bins. Several power poles were also snapped off.

Two to four inches of snow was reported across the county. There was also some light freezing rain mixed in. High winds helped to down power lines, across the northern part of the county.

Ice accumulations from 3/4 to 1 inch were reported across the county.|Numerous tree branches and power lines down.

Porch blown off house on Rainbow Drive in Rockport. Many trees...power lines and phone lines down. Corn fields were also flattened.

Power lines down on Highway 275.

Trees and power lines knocked down in Tarkio.

Numerous tree limbs and power lines down with widespread power outages in Tarkio.

A powerful low pressure system over Iowa...caused blizzard conditions in Atchison county Missouri on March 1st. Snow amounts ranged from 4 to 6 inches across the county and strong northwest winds gusting to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting of the snow. Drifts were as high as 3 to 5 feet. Interstate 29 was closed for a time across the county with hundreds of stranded travelers.