93.9 The Eagle – The News and Talk of Columbia, MO
Severe weather hit mid-Missouri on Wednesday evening, and produced an apparent tornado.
Meteorologists reported damage consistent with a tornado on the ground southeast of Auxvasse near the small Callaway County town of Readsville. Callers driving on Interstate 70 reported strong winds, heavy rain, and limited visibility minutes later east of the Kingdom City exit. Several tree limbs were down over Callaway County Route JJ.
Heavy rains left water on roadways all over mid-Missouri. Forecasters are warning about significant flooding this week. The Missouri River at Jefferson City is forecast to hit one of its five highest crests in recorded history.
