Tornado Devastates Orrick, Missouri

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Powerful Tornado Destroys or Damages 80 Percent of Orrick, MO

A powerful twister has destroyed up to 300 homes and other buildings in the small Missouri town  of Orrick (Population: ~850).

“The Missouri Highway Patrol estimated up to 80 percent of the city had been affected by the tornado.  A perimeter has been setup around the town.  Police said only residents will be allowed in the area for the next 48 hours,” said a report.

The twister ripped roofs on homes and flattened buildings, uprooted trees and downed power lines, flipping over cars and other vehicles.

“It looks like someone bombed the hell out of us,” said a resident.

Storm Reports

Up to 14 tornado reports were received by SPC for the 24-hour May 10, as of posting.

Source: Storm Prediction Center (SPC)