A sever thunderstorm that blew through the Joplin area this morning shortly after 7 a.m. The storm produced dime-sized hail and winds in excess of 50 mph. falling trees snapping power poles across the area. Unconfirmed damage reports include: The roof of a building on Main Street in Carterville, damage to buildings at The Plaza Apartments in Joplin, and reports of damage to the former Price Cutter building on 32nd Street in Joplin.
To report damage call 417-623-3480 and ask for the newsroom, or email reports to dwoods@joplinglobe.com.
