KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Weather Service confirmed Thursday that two tornadoes - an EF1 and an EF0 - struck Clinton, Missouri, Wednesday night.
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UPDATE, 1:30 p.m. | Storm survey crews from the National Weather Service confirmed damage from two tornadoes that struck the Clinton, Missouri, area Wednesday night.
The first tornado formed around 6:03 p.m. about two miles south, southwest of Clinton. The tornado was rated an EF1 with maximum winds of 98 miles per hour. The storm traveled about two and a half miles before it dissipated around 6:07 p.m., about 1 mile east, southeast of Clinton.
Survey crews found evidence that a second tornado then developed around 6:09 p.m. from the same thunderstorm. This tornado was rated an EF0 with maximum winds of 70 miles per hour. The tornado traveled nearly two miles before lifting two miles northeast of Clinton.
No injuries were reported from either storm.
UPDATE, 7:40 a.m. |Crews in Ottawa, Kansas, continue their recovery efforts, and the city is warning people to be careful of debris.
As the sun breaks utility and public work crews continue recovery efforts. Drive carefully, roadways have lots of debris still. On behalf of the entire city team, thanks for your help helping neighbors and your support. #kswx pic.twitter.com/XCyu828tpT
— Ottawa, Kansas PD (@ottawapd) April 16, 2026
7:00 a.m. | As the sun comes up Clinton residents begin cleanup, see how you can donate in clip below.
6:18 a.m. | KSHB 41 heard from several homeowners grateful nobody was injured during the storm.
6:00 a.m. | KSHB 41 is live and talked to residents as they assess damage and talk about the storm rolling through last night.
5:30 a.m. | The Clinton, Missouri School District will have an AMI Day today due to last night's tornado.
5:15 a.m. |The Miami County Sheriff's Office says power has been restored to the Hillsdale community after Monday's tornado.