Unpredictable weather is a continual topic of discussion for those in the Ozarks, and tragic events like the Joplin tornado of 2011 are examples of the dangers of living in tornado alley. Dr. Brooks Blevins, professor of Ozarks history at Missouri State University, recently found a letter during his research that features a personal account of a Marshfield tornado in 1880.
Letter shows Ozarks’ history of severe storms
Unpredictable weather is a continual topic of discussion for those in the Ozarks, and tragic events like the Joplin tornado of 2011 are examples of the dangers of living in tornado alley. Dr. Brooks Blevins, professor of Ozarks history at Missouri Stat…