Tornado strikes down in Perry County

Andrew J. Whitaker

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night.

Emergency personnel and other residents respond to a scene after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
People watch the roof of a home from a tornado that hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
People help out Adam Richardet get his forklift unstuck so he can clear a road after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A bolt of lightning in Perryville Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

A view looking down Pcr 806 around 8 p.m. northwest of Perryville Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 moments before a tornado hit ground near there. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tree blocks Pcr 806 northwest of Perryville Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A child looks back after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Emergency personnel and other residents respond to a scene after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Clouds form as the sun sets over Perryville Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

A bolt of lightning in Perryville Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Emergency personnel and other residents respond to a scene after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A view of a storm coming in just North of Perryville on I-55 Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
People leave soccer practice in Perryville Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Adam Richardet uses his forklift to remove a tree from the road after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Adam Richardet uses his forklift to remove a tree from the road after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Vehicles are at a complete stop along northbound I-55 after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A Perry County Sheriff vehicle is parked along Pcr 806 after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Emergency personnel and other residents respond to a scene after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Adam Richardet uses his forklift to clear a road after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Emergency personnel and other residents respond to a scene after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
People help out Adam Richardet get his forklift unstuck so he can clear a road after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Emergency personnel and other residents respond to a scene after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Emergency personnel and other residents respond to a scene after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Emergency personnel and other residents respond to a scene after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Emergency personnel and other residents respond to a scene after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A roof of a home from a tornado that hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Emergency personnel and other residents respond to a scene after a tornado hit the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 just northwest of Perryville. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A view of a storm coming in just North of Perryville on I-55 Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. About 21 tornadoes hit the ground in the Midwest and surrounding area through the day and night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)