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On the night of Friday, March 14, multiple tornadoes caused damage in central, eastern and southeastern Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports at least 12 people were killed across Missouri during the tornado outbreaks, which occurred in 27 counties.
During the storm, nearly 20 separate tornadoes were surveyed in areas stretching from Rolla to the St. Louis Metro region as well as through multiple counties in the southeast.
Our hearts go out to all those affected.
MoDOT crews worked along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and utility companies to clear debris and reopen roadways. Countless signs were knocked down and signals were out.
At the height of the storm, more than 140,000 homes and businesses were without power, and 101 roads were closed due to debris, flooding and structural damage.
Many of MoDOT’s own employees were personally impacted by the storm but still responded to assist communities across the state in the storm response and recovery. Those employees and any other Missourians with unmet needs are encouraged to contact United Way by dialing 2-1-1 or the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
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