Residents Recall Moments when Tuesday's Storm Turned Damaging

Metro driver describes tree that fell on car within inches of striking him

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. --The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes on Tuesday, June 3, including an EF-1 in Independence with winds up to 100 miles per hour. The path of that tornado started near Truman Road and MO-291 in Independence and continued on for more than 3 miles. There were no injuries, but one man was lucky to have escaped unharmed. Two tornadoes touched down Tuesday at Truman Sports Complex and in Independence: NWS Paul …

Two tornadoes confirmed in Kansas City area Tuesday night

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The National Weather Service confirmed a pair of tornadoes hit eastern Kansas City through Independence on Tuesday. The first tornado's EF rating is unknown, but the second has been rated as an EF-1. The first tornado lasted two minutes and traveled a quarter-mile, while the EF-1 lasted nine minutes, went 3.75 miles with peak winds at 100 miles per hour with a width of 50 yards, according to a social media post from the NWS.…

Residents recall moments when Tuesday's storm turned damaging

By Isabella Ledonne Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — A line of severe storms moved through the Kansas City area Tuesday afternoon, and they packed quite a punch. At the peak of the storm, more than 12,000 electric customers lost power, primarily on the Missouri side. One of the areas hardest hit was eastern Independence and Raytown. KSHB 41 News received reports of several trees that fell in Independence du…

Damage reported across Kansas City metro after Tuesday's storms

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — After tornado warnings, tornado watches, flash floods and severe thunderstorm warnings hit the Kansas City metro Tuesday, reports of damage across both state lines have been rolling in. On the Missouri side, damage has mostly been reported around the Interstate 70 corridor, near the Truman Sports Complex and in neighborhoods throughout Independence. Video taken inside Kauffman Stadium during severe storms Tuesday Around…

Kansas City residents recall moments when Tuesday's storm turned damaging

At the peak of the storm, more than 12,000 electric customers lost power, primarily on the Missouri side.

June 3 storms lead to widespread reports of damage

Severe thunderstorms swept across Missouri on June 3, 2025, producing flash flooding, downed trees, power outages, and localized road closures. The National Weather Service collected numerous reports from the Green Hills Region of north Missouri as well as central and western portions of the state.  Reports were submitted by emergency managers, utility companies, public works […] The post June 3 storms lead to widespread reports of damage appear…