Thunderstorm

Officials say a weak tornado has uprooted trees and damaged power lines in an area east of Kansas City.

Two Missouri counties have reported weather-related property damage amid severe thunderstorms in several parts of the state.

The Sedalia-Pettis County Emergency Management Agency recently released their severe weather review for 2012.  Although violent and damaging storms did occur, 2012 was a very calm year for Pettis County, with only one Severe Thunderstorm Warning, no more than five Severe Thunderstorm Watches.  Perhaps most notable is the fact that Pettis County was never placed under a Tornado Watch in 2012. Read