Deadly Tornadoes, Severe Storms Rip Through Heartland

Branson Takes Direct Hit From Deadly Tornado Bill Deger By Bill Deger, Meteorologist Feb 29, 2012; 5:53 AM ET Share | Twitter user @rriggin posted this photo of tornado damage in Harveyville, Kan. 6:05 am CST: A tornado was reported by a state trooper near Newburgh, Ind. Widespread damage occurred throughout the city proper. Rescue teams are responding. 5:37 am CST: A tornado confirmed by a trained spotter in Harrisburg, Ill., caused extensive damage in the southeastern part of town. There was possible a few deaths, but this has not yet been confirmed. Search and rescue is still in progress. Nearby, power flashes were observed with a possible tornado on the ground in Metropolis, Ill. 5:32 am CST: The Associated Press is reporting that the person who died in Buffalo, Mo., was a resident of a mobile home park. A local sheriff also says that 13 others were injured when the tornado passed through the same trailer park. In addition, the AP is reporting at least a dozen injuries in Branson, where rescuers were combing through homes trying to help people who are trapped. 5:03 am CST: A possible tornado touched down north and west of Mounds, Ill. A cross arm ripped off of a railroad sign and was launched through the vehicle of a trained spotter. 4:50 am CST: A possible tornado destroyed a barn and chicken farm, damaged a house, and caused damaged numerous trees and power lines. 4:10 am CST: Structural damage was reported in Oak Ridge, Mo., from a possible tornado, which was <b>…</b>

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