Damage in Slater, Missouri, after tornado-warned storms

Residents of Saline, Howard counties face cleanup after storm hits area

Haley Swaino/KMIZA downed tree on a house in the 300 block of South Jefferson Street in Slater after severe weather on Apr. 27, 2026. Haley Swaino/KMIZA downed powerline pole on a house on South Bartlett Street off Highway 240 in Gilliam after severe weather on Monday, Apr. 27, 2026. Haley Swaino/KMIZDowned powerline poles are seen Monday, April 27, 2026, on West Highway 240 in Saline County. Haley Swaino/KMIZA snapped powerline pole hangs on Mo…

Severe Storm Hits Slater, Gilliam, Glasgow

Compiled by Sarah Gray/Group Editor for Cherry Road A severe thunderstorm early Monday morning, April 27, pummeled through Slater, Gilliam and into Glasgow. The National Weather Service issued a “tornado warning” Monday morning for central Saline County, particularly for those communities along state Highway 240. As the storm began to clear, the city of Slater reported major damage through a text alert system, saying the power was out across the…

Damage in Slater, Missouri, after tornado-warned storms

In the latest round of severe storms, Slater, Missouri, in Saline County took a hit. Here's a look at some of the damage in viewer photos.

Saline County town sees storm damage, power outages

Early morning storms knocked out power and damaged structures in Slater, which is in Saline County, Missouri.