KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Severe weather hit the city of Clinton, Missouri, on Wednesday evening, resulting in damage across the city and reports of a tornado.
Around 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, the Henry County, Missouri, emergency manager reported that a tornado was on the ground.
About 20 minutes later, it was reported that power lines were down and structures had been destroyed.
No injuries or deaths have been reported, according to Henry County Emergency Manager Mark Hardin.
"Extreme relief that nobody’s hurt.," said Mayor Carla Moberly.
About 2,000 residents in the town of around 9,000 are without power as of 7:10 p.m., Hardin said.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol told KSHB 41 News that they sent three troopers to Clinton to help where needed.
The Clinton School District announced that school will be closed Thursday due to damage caused by Wednesday's storm, including roof damage and electrical issues. Students will participate in an AMI day instead.
Angie Lawson, director of communications and community relations for the district, told KSHB 41 in an email the district is taking these measures "for storm cleanup and to ensure the safety of our buildings."
A few hours after the storm, crews were already working to clear tree debris which appeared to be the main cause of damage.
Andrew Donldson lives off of Bodine Street. His house was one impacted by falling tree debris.
"As soon as I came back insde I went to shut the door just got sucked out of my hand," Donldson said.
He describe the moments the tornado passed over his home while he and his wife and dogs were in the living room.
"I’m still a little shaken and she’s holding onto her pitbull and the suction was so bad it started to suck them out the front door," Donldson said.
But one the storm was over he said there was more to be thankful for.
"We’re alive. That’s the main thing is my wife’s alive, my dogs are alive and I’m alive that’s the main thing. This stuff can be replaced," Donldson said.
As for Mayor Moberly, she's also an insurance agent. She said those impacted will be filling claims as the cleanup process continues.
"This is my life. It’s what I do and I’m happy to do it. Got a lot of friends and family here," Moberly said.
No streets were blocked due to damage and residents were confident the damage was fixable.
Several viewers sent in videos of Wednesday's storm in Clinton. You can watch those videos below.
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