JEFFERSON CITY—A “violent tornado” touched down in Jefferson City, Missouri, causing heavy damage on Wednesday, May 22, according to the National Weather Service.
The service reported that a “confirmed large and destructive tornado” was observed over Jefferson City at 11:43 p.m. Wednesday, moving northeast at 40 mph. The capital city has a population of about 40,000 and is located 130 miles west of St. Louis.
