The roof of the Sunday school annex at Waymark Church on the south side of Monett sustained significant damage on April 29 after high winds and rain moved through the Monett area. The National Weather Service noted seven thunderstorm wind damage reports in the Monett area from Highway 97 south of the airport to Highway H just south of Freistatt. An EF-1 tornado was also confirmed near Highway 60 between Verona and Aurora. The tornado was 100 yards wide and traveled 2.18 miles with wind speeds of 90 miles per hour. Murray Bishoff/Special to the Monett Monthly
Monett South Park had numerous trees down as a result of storms on the morning of April 29, some of which blocked the entrance to the Monett Casino. Murray Bishoff/Special to the Monett MonthlyMonett South Park had numerous trees down as a result of storms on the morning of April 29, some of which blocked the entrance to the Monett Casino. Murray Bishoff/Special to the Monett MonthlyMonett South Park had numerous trees down as a result of storms on the morning of April 29. Murray Bishoff/Special to the Monett MonthlyMonett South Park had numerous trees down as a result of storms on the morning of April 29, some of which blocked streets in the park. Murray Bishoff/Special to the Monett MonthlyMonett South Park had numerous trees down as a result of storms on the morning of April 29. Murray Bishoff/Special to the Monett MonthlyA bent flag pole near Roderick Arms at the Highways 37 and 60 intersection was part of the damage due to heavy wind and rain on April 29. Roderick Arms also sustained damage to its roof. Murray Bishoff/Special to the Monett Monthly
