VERNON COUNTY — Missouri is cleaning up from tornado damage in several portions of the state on Thursday.
The National Weather Service will be surveying damage to determine the size of the tornadoes. Hwy 25 in Cape Girardeau Country will be closed for an undetermined time while MODOT and Southeast Missouri Electric clear the road of downed power lines and debris.
Please avoid the storm damaged areas and give the crews a safe work area.
-Business US 54 in Nevada is closed due to storm damage. Please avoid the area and let crews complete the clean up safely. Photo MSHP
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Storm damage in Pilot Grove-Photo MSHP-Troopers responded to a confirmed tornado touchdown approx. 6 miles northwest of Potosi in Washington Co. Several homes and structures completely damaged. Troopers and local first responders contacted the residents. All were accounted for with minor injuries and zero fatalities.
