21-04-2025
Damage reported in Webster County after Sunday storms
WEBSTER COUNTY, Mo. — Webster County was hit with high winds as storms rolled through the Ozarks on Sunday afternoon.
The wind and rain caused damage to structures in rural parts of the county.
The Director of Webster County Emergency Management tells Ozarks First the storms came through quickly.
'When the storms came through, I didn't get any initial reports immediately,' says Nat Raines.
Raines runs a one-man show for Webster County Emergency Management.
'We did get a report of this barn over here on 38 that had some damage to it. So I came over here to take a look and started doing a damage survey,' says Raines.
While there is more work to do, he says he's glad the damage seems limited compared to storms in recent weeks.
'Yeah, definitely a big relief,' says Raines.
Raines spent the day flying a drone to survey damage. He says county crews are already responding to damaged areas, helping where they can.
'There's a power line down here on Bluestem road that was blocking the road, but Webster Electric's out here. They fixed it.'
So far, no injuries have been reported. Raines' work won't stop here and his search for storm damage will continue into the work week. He says the people of Webster County can help him do his job more efficiently.
'If anyone else has damage I have a Facebook post out on Webster County Emergency Management Facebook page. You can put your post there, put your picture, your address, where the damage is or you can call in,' says Raines.
Ozarks First would also appreciate any pictures you have of damage. You can send those to news@
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