NWS: EF 1 Tornado in Ray County, Missouri, Damaged Power Poles, Livestock Trailer, Trees

Family relives moments leading up to EF-1 tornado in northern Missouri

An EF-1 tornado with wind speeds of 86 to 110 mph touched down in Orrick, Missouri, causing damage to trees, power poles, and homes. A family in the area had to take shelter with less than five minutes' notice, but luckily suffered only minor damage to their home and car. There were no reports of injuries in the area.

NWS: EF 1 tornado in Ray County, Missouri, damaged power poles, livestock trailer, trees

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down in Ray County Monday night, damaging trees, power poles and an outbuilding.

NWS survey confirms EF-1 tornado in Ray County, Missouri

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in southwestern Ray County, Missouri, at 21:47 CDT on May 18, 2026, causing tree and property damage before lifting at 22:06 CDT. Source