Storms Bring Tornado, Wind Damage to the Parkland

Confirmed tornado and reports of wind damage across multiple counties in southeast Missouri

Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:00am

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Strong storms that moved through the Parkland region of southeast Missouri on Sunday evening produced a confirmed EF-1 tornado and several reports of wind damage across multiple counties, including damage to outbuildings, barns, a mobile home, and power lines. Emergency crews are monitoring the situation, though no injuries have been reported.

Why it matters

Severe weather events like tornadoes and high winds can cause significant property damage and pose risks to public safety, making it important for local authorities and residents to be prepared and responsive when such storms strike.

The details

According to the National Weather Service, the EF-1 tornado touched down just north of Highway 72 about two miles southwest of Sedgewickville in Bollinger County, causing damage to several outbuildings and barns in the area. Strong winds also caused damage in Madison County, where an outbuilding collapsed at Buckhorn General Baptist Church and a nearby road was temporarily blocked by a downed tree. In Marquand, storm winds blew the roof off a mobile home. In St. Francois County, wind gusts were estimated at around 60 miles per hour, with a rotating wall cloud or funnel cloud photographed south of Park Hills before a carport was lifted and set on top of a nearby house. Power lines in the area were also bent by the strong winds. Storm damage was also reported in Ste. Genevieve County, where tree debris blocked part of Highway D north of Highway O near Leadington.

  • The severe storms moved through the Parkland region of southeast Missouri on Sunday evening.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for monitoring and reporting on weather conditions, including the confirmation of the EF-1 tornado that touched down in Bollinger County.

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What’s next

Emergency crews and local officials continue to monitor damage reports, though no injuries have been reported from the storms.

The takeaway

The severe storms that struck the Parkland region on Sunday evening serve as a reminder of the importance of being prepared for extreme weather events and the need for coordinated emergency response efforts to mitigate the impact on local communities.