Analysis of New Years Eve Storm Damage in Southwest Missouri at 8:00 AM

KY 3 reports the following damage has been caused by the early morning New Years Eve storm that has hit Southwest Missouri. Currently, golf ball size hail is falling in a heavy downpour.

Christian county

A mobile home was destroyed on Johns Ford road, near East Benton. A mother and her three-year-old son took shelter in a bathtub. They ended up with bumps and bruises.

Several barns and out-buildings had roofs and siding ripped off. Some of the debris was found more than a mile away from those buildings.

Laclede county

Laclede county emergency officials say a lightning strike may have caused a house fire. It started around 2:15 a.m. on north highway 5, north of Lebanon. No one was inside, but the home is a total loss.

Stone county

Five homes were damaged in Indian Point. Utility crews worked to restore power to houses on Table Rock circle. The strong winds also did a number on the lake. Two docks were destroyed, one was damaged. A smaller dock went down, and took a boat with it.

Eight houses were damaged along Lake Bluff drive near highway DD. A 500-gallon propane tank was blown about 50 feet from its pedestal. There are also reports of trees into houses on Millwood drive.

Webster county

Wind caused power poles to snap along Spout Springs road in Fordland.