A Missouri couple, Trendall and Darby Russom, experienced the devastation of an EF-2 tornado that flattened their home, resulting in a total loss as confirmed by insurance adjusters. They sought refuge in their basement while the storm ravaged their property, with Darby recalling the terrifying sounds of the tornado. The storm system caused severe destruction across the mid-Mississippi Valley, resulting in seven deaths and multiple injuries. Despite their tragic loss, the couple discovered a poignant reminder amidst the wreckage.
One particularly impactful EF-2 tornado, originating in Arkansas, tore through Ripley and Butler counties in Missouri through the night, packing peak winds of 132 mph.
'I could feel it,' Darby Russom recalled of the monstrous roar and violent shuddering of the twister. 'I could feel the whole house shaking.'
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