May 22, 2025

NWS now confirms tornado in Buchanan County Monday night

Posted May 22, 2025 1:31 PM
Photos National Weather Service Kansas City
Photos National Weather Service Kansas City

By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post

It appears we indeed did have a tornado Monday evening.

The National Weather Service is now reporting a tornado moved through Buchanan County Monday, between St. Joseph and Agency.

The Weather Service describes the twister as an EF-0 tornado that moved through the county shortly after 8:30 Monday night, staying on the ground until about 8:40 that evening.

Winds are estimated to have peaked at 85 miles an hour, with a path of a bit more than four miles in length and 20 yards wide.

Some damage, no injuries reported in wake of the storms.

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