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Macintosh Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 I took these photos personally this morning. They are of the Hilltop Apartments on Highway 51 in Perryville, Missouri. The storm struck last evening. The cell which did this was tornado warned. We are awaiting a NWS survey team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macintosh Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Resident's room at the Hilltop Apartments. The property owner was smart enough to move every resident to the interior hallway. There were still injuries and the injured were taken to Perry County Memorial Hospital. This barn was over 150 years old, located at the Hilltop Apartment complex. The owner, Lou, explained that this barn was true and square to within 1/4 inch after 150 years. It was still used to store a few odds and ends until the roof was removed last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoMo Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hard to tell from those pics if it was winds or a nado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macintosh Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hard to tell from those pics if it was winds or a nado. Yes, it is hard to tell. I'll have to wait for the storm survey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Askew Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Difficult to tell, Debris should be in different direction somewhat etc. Look for stationary objects maybe bent in different directions. Also like Beau mentioned, it may be NWS STL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macintosh Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Not sure who is coming out to do the survey, if anybody actually. It has been reported in local newspaper and fire/police. How does the NWS become aware of damage and schedule surveys? By storm reports? It could very well be STL that comes out. Technically in PAH area but we are closer to STL. Oddly enough, this very complex was hit hard by a tornado in 2006 causing similar but less severe damage. I think it has something to do with being on a hilltop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Not sure who is coming out to do the survey, if anybody actually. It has been reported in local newspaper and fire/police. How does the NWS become aware of damage and schedule surveys? By storm reports? It could very well be STL that comes out. Technically in PAH area but we are closer to STL. Oddly enough, this very complex was hit hard by a tornado in 2006 causing similar but less severe damage. I think it has something to do with being on a hilltop. There isn't a set way the process usually goes, but in general a survey is done if the local office believes the damage reported requires further investigation or the local EM has requested someone take a look due to the extent of the damage. Oftentimes the survey itself can be very straightforward but it is an opportunity to interface with a new EM, or a meet the customer kind of thing. Generally speaking, people are very appreciative of someone from the NWS taking the time to investigate damage, even if it was isolated. Granted in a situation like this, there are many areas of damage that could require a further look. The manpower just doesn't allow for every location to get the attention it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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