NWS storm survey confirms that a tornado was on the ground for about 3 minutes last night(8:20-23 pm), about 2 miles to the northwest of Nixa. The damage path was 1.64 miles long and 150 yards wide. The tornado crossed N. Gregg road, W. Tracker road and ended around highway 160. The tornado was rated an E-F0 with winds speeds estimated around 80 mph. Trees and fences are damaged and there is minor damage to more than a dozen homes.
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