May, 2008.
Storm Spotter Killed
Story Courtesy Of KOAM TV – JOPLIN MO
A storm spotter and volunteer firefighter from the Seneca, MO Rural Fire Protection District has died today as a result of injuries from Saturday’s EF4 tornado in western Newton County, MO. Tyler Casey was spotting at Highway 43 and Iris Road in western Newton County, and his vehicle were tossed by the winds.
Tyler is survived by a two year old daughter. He was helping the public at large when he sustained those injuries.
A memorial fund has been started: Tyler Casey Memorial Fund, Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home,
PO Box 380, Seneca MO 64865.
Warren has forwarded a contribution, we encourage others to do the same.
3 responses so far ↓
1 Alaska903 // Nov 17, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Can someone give me some info regarding careers in Storm Chasing?
2 twistergirl // Jun 23, 2009 at 9:25 am
That is so sad.
3 torn80cj // Jul 27, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Yes it is upsetting to hear about a spotter being killed by a tornado. I’ve been to spotter training and advance spotter training classes. It’s a shame someone was killed who had the willingness to serve the puplic. I just hope the family is fine, because it is hard losing a love one. My heart goes out to the family and friends of this storm spotter. I’m a storm chaser, but I give a lot of respect to those who put their lives on the line to help out the public. I had a scenerio where I was by a house and a tornado was approaching, I parked in their driveway and was ready to warn them if the tornado turned straight east, it was moving southeast at the time. Thankfully the tornado headed southeast, and no houses or property was destroyed. Had it turned east I would have had plenty of time to warn the people in that house. I believe we all can do our part when chasing or spotting. Just to make myself clear, I do not go parking on peoples property while storm chasing, this I did this one time because of the potential danger to the owners of this house.
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