The Houston storm shelter opened in 2007 and is designed to withstand an EF4 tornado. Another is situated at TCMH. 

JEFFERSON CITY – On May 22, 2019, violent storms spread across Missouri, spawning eight tornadoes, dangerous flash flooding, and causing three deaths and widespread destruction. The deadly system, which produced the most destructive tornadoes since the 2011 Joplin tornado exactly eight years before, is another reminder of the importance of being prepared for severe weather. 


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