The tornado that touched down in Belton Friday afternoon was rated an EF-1 and reached an estimated peak wind speed of 110 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
A preliminary damage survey released Saturday showed the tornado’s path of destruction, a two-mile arc passing through Belton Cemetery, south of the local high school and ending southwest of Missouri Route 58 and Interstate 49.
The touchdown and damage occurred over a span of about five minutes, from 5:19 to 5:24 pm. The path was measured at 2.13 miles with a maximum width of 100 yards.
No injuries or deaths were reported…