66 Homes In Malden, Missouri Damaged By EF2 Tornado

Sixty-six homes were damaged and four people have moderate injuries after an EF2 tornado ripped through Malden on Saturday, February 24. According to Malden Police Chief Jarrett Bullock, the damage was about a mile long and the four injuries are all moderate. An estimated total of $2 million worth of damages is expected and the number could rise, according to Malden Mayor Denton Kooyman. SEMA is gathering data and assessing the damaged area. According to SEMA Region E Coordinator, the EF2 tornado had wind speeds of 115 mph.