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Belton Cleans Up After EF1 Tornado as Power Returns

Residents are moving from outages to cleanup under city guidance.

Overview

  • The outages that lingered over the weekend have now been repaired across Belton, and crews are focused on clearing downed trees.
  • The EF1 tornado was on the ground for about five minutes with peak winds near 110 mph, tearing off siding and roof sections and shattering windows.
  • Belton Cemetery, founded about 150 years ago off Scott Avenue, saw trees topple and several headstones knocked over or broken.
  • City officials shared a list of licensed roofing contractors and opened debris drop-off at 800 Markey Road to help residents manage repairs and disposal.
  • Neighbors and church volunteers spent the weekend hauling debris, with LifeQuest Church pausing Sunday service and planning to help through next week.