To: nw_arizona_granny
Officials have now labeled the Picher, Ok tornado as an F-3. When it got to Missouri it had strengthened but classification hasn't been announced yet. I measured the damage myself yesterday it was over a mile wide. My Mother's house took a direct hit, and withstood. Roof and siding damage, 100 year old oaks (6) down in her yard. Thank God she wasn't home.
42 posted on
05/12/2008 6:46:33 AM PDT by
phil1750
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To: phil1750
I am thankful that your mother is safe and the house survived.
It must have been a real nightmare to live through and now to look at the damage to the area.
43 posted on
05/12/2008 10:14:32 AM PDT by
nw_arizona_granny
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To: phil1750
Our local news (Springfield) says the Newton Co one was EF-4! Glad your mom was not home.
44 posted on
05/12/2008 11:22:14 AM PDT by
GnuHere
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