Clinton, Missouri Tornado: Damage, No Injuries

0:00It's April 16, Kansas news today starts now, AI powered and ready. Severe storm slammed Clinton, Missouri, Wednesday evening, bringing widespread damage and a confirmed tornado touchdown. Around 6.05 p.m., the Henry County Emergency Manager spotted the twister on the ground, ripping through the city but sparing lives, no injuries, or deaths reported so far. State troopers jumped in quick with the Missouri State Highway Patrol sending three officers to assist local crews on the scene. Folks in Clinton felt the hit hard, sharing videos of the chaos people dashing for cover as winds howled and a brief flu. The damage left roofs torn off and power lines messed up across town. Schools shut down Thursday for cleanup and safety checks, switching to an all-day virtual learning setup. District leaders stressed keeping building secure amid the wreckage. As crews work through the night, residents are holding tight, eyeing forecasts for any more rough weather ahead.