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Old 05-23-2019, 08:54 AM
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Hope no vettes got caught up in them...

Central Missouri tornado wrecks car dealership http://a.msn.com/04/en-us/AABN9vn?ocid=se

From the courtesy car looks like a Chevy dealer....
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Didn't spot any Vettes in that footage, but that's what insurance is for anyway.
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Yes, the Chevy dealership was extensively damaged and lots of cars/trucks were totaled. The tornado went through the center of town, damaging a number of businesses and tearing roofs off homes. Could have been a lot worse and no fatalities.

The dealership had four new C7s (1 Z06 and 3 GS) in the showroom so I would find it hard to believe that no damage was done to them. Plus they had 2-3 used Vettes out on the lot.

More storms expected today and tomorrow plus we are facing flooding from the Missouri River. Lots going on here right now.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Yes, the Chevy dealership was extensively damaged and lots of cars/trucks were totaled. The tornado went through the center of town, damaging a number of businesses and tearing roofs off homes. Could have been a lot worse and no fatalities.

The dealership had four new C7s (1 Z06 and 3 GS) in the showroom so I would find it hard to believe that no damage was done to them. Plus they had 2-3 used Vettes out on the lot.

More storms expected today and tomorrow plus we are facing flooding from the Missouri River. Lots going on here right now.
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Hi Jack, I hope you and your family are safe. No damage at my place, but the storage unit is a complete disaster. My unit is the fourth from the left.


My door


The building my storage unit is in.


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More damage. Buildings covered much of what you are looking at. Can see the concrete foundations on some of them.



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All that stuff that looks like feathers is insulation.



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And yes, there were vettes completely destroyed in the storm.
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Here are daylight pics of the dealership.


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Who cares about the the Vettes. I'm sorry but there are a lot of lives turned upside down. God bless them all and all still to come in the path.
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Originally Posted by rjwvetttt
Who cares about the the Vettes. I'm sorry but there are a lot of lives turned upside down. God bless them all and all still to come in the path.


Felt fortunate while watching and helping folks and young kids try to collect some of their scattered belongings. So far, no deaths in Jefferson City and lower than expected injuries. Many lives turned upside down though.

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My Dad was in the big one that came through Joplin a few years ago. It took the roof off of his house while he was in it. He was lucky he wasn't killed. Growing up in Kansas, I experienced my fair share of them, but they never damaged our house. They will give you the pucker factor when they go through, I guarantee that!

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I grew up in Nebraska and have been through a few tornados myself. They really are one of the worst things one can have happen to them. I feel for you all and send prayers your way. Hope you can all recover as well as you can soon.
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1st I hope everyone is ok,2nd thanks for sharing these pictures. These pictures show how much energy mother nature can unleash. We are all here by the grace of god.
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Originally Posted by C5 4me
1st I hope everyone is ok,2nd thanks for sharing these pictures. These pictures show how much energy mother nature can unleash. We are all here by the grace of god.
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Hope everyone is safe.. My family was in the one that hit Alabama a few months ago. They were all injured but fortunate, since their neighbors (including small children) lost their lives.

Things can be replaced, people cannot.
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God Bless all of you!! Cars mean nothing! Loved ones, friends and neighbors are what's important. Stay safe
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prayers for all involved.
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Didn't see and Vette's but some one lost an antique car...



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