UPDATE: Jefferson County Police have confirmed that there were no fatalities and no missing people from Wednesday night's storm.
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Jefferson City, Missouri is recovering this morning after a tornado devastated the town. Sunrise revealed extensive damage in the state capital.
https://youtu.be/0LUUInS8HKc
Neighborhoods surrounding downtown Jefferson had extensive damage.
https://youtu.be/2u8QEkM_KsU
At least 9 residents were injured as multiple structures faced partial collapses. Emergency officials worked through the night, responding to a wave of 911 calls.
https://twitter.com/MSHPTrooperF/status/1131464150322962433
The storm occurred overnight on Wednesday, startling many. One resident saw the menacing twister as lighting flashes illuminated the funnel.
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At least 31 tornadoes have been reported across Missouri and Oklahoma from Wednesday's storms. One twister turned deadly in Golden City, MO, claiming three lives.
https://twitter.com/MoPublicSafety/status/1131416290470629376
Our field correspondents will be covering the aftermath, bringing
more information throughout the day.