KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Weather Service confirmed an EF0 tornado moved through Bates County, near Butler and Ballard, Wednesday morning.
The storm was measured to be five miles in length and 50 yards wide. At its peak, winds were 85 mph.
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KSHB 41 meteorologist Wes Peery said the weak tornado damaged trees, power poles and some small farm buildings. No injuries were reported.
An EF-0 moved through Bates County near Butler and Ballard this morning.
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) April 2, 2025
The weak tornado damaged trees, power poles, and some small farm buildings.
No injuries reported#mowx pic.twitter.com/z9IvsLUC6U
Peery said an EF1 moved through Vernon County.
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