Alert archive / Missouri / Tornado Warnings in 2012
Tornado Warning 17, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Feb 29, 2012, 12:58 AM CST for Stone County, Taney County, Missouri. It was in force for 47 min. 7 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 29, 2012, 12:58 AM CST (06:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 29, 2012, 1:45 AM CST
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Stone County, MO, Taney County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 1:13 AM CST | TORNADO | 1 Wsw Kimberling City, MO | *** 35 INJ *** AN EF-2 TORNADO TRACKED FROM FROM NEAR KIMBERLING CITY NEAR JOE BALD ROAD TO 2 MILES ESE OF KISSEE MILLS IN TANEY COUNTY. ESTIMATED MAX WIND SPEEDS OF 120 TO 130 MPH. MAX PATH WIDTH OF 400 YARDS. PATH LENGTH OF APPROXIMATELY 22 MILES. PATH ENDED |
| Feb 29, 1:20 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Nw Kimberling City, MO | MULTIPLE LIMBS OF 4 TO 5 INCHES DOWN. |
| Feb 29, 1:20 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 5 Nw Kimberling City, MO | MULTIPLE LIMBS OF 4 TO 5 INCHES IN DIAMETER DOWN. |
| Feb 29, 1:23 AM CST | TORNADO | Branson, MO | MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN. GAS STATION REPORTED DAMAGED. MULTIPLE SERVICE POLES REPORTED DOWN. |
| Feb 29, 1:24 AM CST | TORNADO | Branson, MO | CAPRI MOTOR INN DAMAGED. WALL OF RESTAURANT DOWN. SIGN DOWN. HIGHWWAY PATROL REPORTS POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS HIGHWAY. |
| Feb 29, 1:29 AM CST | TORNADO | Kimberling City, MO | FIVE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JOE BALD AREA. |
| Feb 29, 1:30 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Branson, MO | ROOF BLOWN OFF GAS STATION DOWNTOWN BRANSON POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 10:30 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 59 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 75 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -196 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 595 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 76 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 482 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 563 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 3.4
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
667
WFUS53 KSGF 290658
TORSGF
MOC209-213-290745-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0017.120229T0658Z-120229T0745Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1258 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
SOUTHERN STONE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
TANEY COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
* UNTIL 145 AM CST.
* AT 1256 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO 15 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CAPE FAIR...OR 11 MILES SOUTHEAST OF
CASSVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 70 MPH.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE BRANSON WEST...BRANSON...FORSYTH...
HOLLISTER...INDIAN POINT...KIMBERLING CITY...MERRIAM WOODS...REEDS
SPRING...ROCKAWAY BEACH AND TANEYVILLE.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE TABLE ROCK LAKE.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
&&
LAT...LON 3651 9358 3678 9358 3682 9330 3681 9325
3681 9277 3659 9277 3658 9278
TIME...MOT...LOC 0658Z 256DEG 59KT 3659 9368
HAIL 1.00IN
$$
CRAMER3 follow-up statements
463
WWUS53 KSGF 290713
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
113 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
MOC209-213-290745-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-120229T0745Z/
STONE MO-TANEY MO-
113 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CST FOR TANEY AND
SOUTHERN STONE COUNTIES...
AT 109 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO NEAR KIMBERLING CITY...MOVING EAST AT 70 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE BRANSON WEST...BRANSON...FORSYTH...
HOLLISTER...INDIAN POINT...KIMBERLING CITY...MERRIAM WOODS...REEDS
SPRING...ROCKAWAY BEACH AND TANEYVILLE.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE TABLE ROCK LAKE.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CST WEDNESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3653 9355 3671 9351 3682 9330 3681 9325
3682 9293 3681 9278 3680 9277 3659 9277
3658 9278
TIME...MOT...LOC 0714Z 256DEG 59KT 3664 9336
HAIL 0.75IN
$$
CRAMER556
WWUS53 KSGF 290723
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
123 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
MOC209-290732-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-120229T0745Z/
STONE MO-
123 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN STONE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CST WEDNESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 9331 3673 9329 3682 9294 3681 9291
3681 9278 3680 9277 3660 9277 3658 9278
3657 9331
TIME...MOT...LOC 0722Z 261DEG 57KT 3664 9322
$$
MOC213-290745-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-120229T0745Z/
TANEY MO-
123 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CST FOR TANEY
COUNTY...
AT 119 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO NEAR TABLE ROCK...OR 3 MILES WEST OF
BRANSON...MOVING EAST AT 65 MPH. THERE ARE STRONG INDICATIONS FROM
SPOTTERS AND RADAR THAT A TORNADO IS MOVING THROUGH THE CITY OF
BRANSON.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE BRADLEYVILLE...BRANSON...BROWNBRANCH...
EDGEWATER BEACH...FORSYTH...HOLLISTER...KIRBYVILLE...KISSEE MILLS...
MERRIAM WOODS...OZARK BEACH...POWERSITE...ROCKAWAY BEACH...RUETER...
TABLE ROCK...TANEYVILLE AND WALNUT SHADE.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE TABLE ROCK LAKE.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CST WEDNESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 9331 3673 9329 3682 9294 3681 9291
3681 9278 3680 9277 3660 9277 3658 9278
3657 9331
TIME...MOT...LOC 0722Z 261DEG 57KT 3664 9322
HAIL <.50IN
$$
CRAMER651
WWUS53 KSGF 290731
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
131 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
MOC213-290745-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-120229T0745Z/
TANEY MO-
131 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CST FOR TANEY
COUNTY...
AT 128 AM CST...TRAINED SPOTTERS ARE CONFIRMING A TORNADO NEAR
POWERSITE DAM...MOVING EAST AT 65 MPH. DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED IN THE
CITY OF BRANSON.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE BRADLEYVILLE...BROWNBRANCH...EDGEWATER
BEACH...FORSYTH...KISSEE MILLS...OZARK BEACH...POWERSITE...RUETER AND
TANEYVILLE.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CST WEDNESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3661 9314 3666 9317 3673 9313 3682 9295
3682 9293 3681 9291 3681 9278 3680 9277
3660 9277 3658 9278
TIME...MOT...LOC 0730Z 261DEG 57KT 3666 9308
HAIL <.50IN
$$
CRAMERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 10:21 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 54 min |
| Feb 28, 10:48 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton | 27 min |
| Feb 28, 10:59 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, Vernon | 31 min |
| Feb 28, 11:07 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Dade | 38 min |
| Feb 28, 11:18 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade, Vernon | 27 min |
| Feb 28, 11:29 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dade, Greene, Polk | 31 min |
| Feb 28, 11:33 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 42 min |
| Feb 28, 11:44 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Cedar, Dallas, Hickory, Polk, St. Clair | 46 min |
| Feb 28, 11:54 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dallas, Laclede, Polk, Webster | 51 min |
| Feb 28, 11:58 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | McDonald, Newton | 32 min |
| Feb 29, 12:05 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Lawrence | 25 min |
| Feb 29, 12:19 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barry, McDonald | 56 min |
| Feb 29, 12:21 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Greene | 24 min |
| Feb 29, 12:31 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Laclede, Phelps, Pulaski | 44 min |
| Feb 29, 12:33 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Camden, Maries, Miller | 27 min |
| Feb 29, 12:35 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Stone | 40 min |
| Feb 29, 12:43 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Webster, Wright | 47 min |
| Feb 29, 12:53 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Laclede, Texas, Wright | 67 min |
| Feb 29, 1:02 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Douglas | 58 min |
| Feb 29, 1:06 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps | 39 min |
| Feb 29, 1:25 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Texas, Wright | 65 min |
| Feb 29, 1:33 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Shannon, Texas | 57 min |
| Feb 29, 1:36 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Ozark | 54 min |
| Feb 29, 1:43 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent | 32 min |
| Feb 29, 1:51 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Douglas | 39 min |
| Feb 29, 2:06 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Howell | 39 min |
| Feb 29, 2:24 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Oregon, Shannon | 43 min |
| Feb 29, 2:26 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon, Ozark | 64 min |
| Feb 29, 3:21 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell | 17 min |
| Feb 29, 3:51 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Oregon | 28 min |
| Feb 29, 4:33 AM CST | Red Flag Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper, Newton, Vernon | 13 hr |
| Feb 29, 3:43 PM CST | Fire Weather Watch | SGF | Barton, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, Vernon | 12 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.