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Tornado Warning 2, NWS St. Louis, MO

March 14, 2025Crawford County, Franklin County, Gasconade County, Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2025, 8:07 PM CDT for Crawford County, Franklin County, Gasconade County, Missouri. It was in force for 38 min. 11 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
Mar 14, 2025, 8:07 PM CDT (01:07 UTC)
Expired
Mar 14, 2025, 8:45 PM CDT
In force
38 min
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.75 in

Counties Crawford County, MO, Franklin County, MO, Gasconade County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 14, 8:23 PM CDTHAIL 13 Ne Rosati, MO
Mar 14, 8:23 PM CDTHAIL 13 Ne Rosati, MO
Mar 14, 8:30 PM CDTHAIL 11 W Cuba, MO
Mar 14, 8:30 PM CDTHAIL 11 W Cuba, MO
Mar 14, 8:37 PM CDTHAIL 13 Ne Cuba, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 8:37 PM CDTHAIL 13 Ne Cuba, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 8:43 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG5 Wnw Saint Clair, MOVia email: Roof of outbuilding missing and 2nd floor side wall completely destroyed. Roof panels torn from about 2/3 of the residence.
Mar 14, 8:43 PM CDTTORNADO5 Wnw Saint Clair, MOCorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 WNW Saint Clair. Via email: Roof of outbuilding missing and 2nd floor side wall completely destroyed. Roof panels torn from about 2/3 of the residence. Very large living tree uprooted. Debris of all sizes, including
Mar 14, 8:51 PM CDTTORNADO4 Ssw Union, MORelayed information from a resident off Massey Ford Road near the Bourbouse River. Tornado took down several trees and power lines down. Power is out.
Mar 14, 8:51 PM CDTTORNADO4 Ssw Union, MOCorrects previous tornado report from 4 SSW Union. Damage surveys confirmed an EF-1 tornado stretching from Elmont, MO to the southern outskirts of Union, MO. Damage to several homes, outbuildings, telephone poles, and trees was observed. Maximum wind speeds w
Mar 14, 8:51 PM CDTTORNADO4 Ssw Union, MODamage surveys confirmed an EF-1 tornado stretching from Elmont, MO to the southern outskirts of Union, MO. Damage to several homes, outbuildings, telephone poles, and trees was observed. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 105 mph, with a path width of 1

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 14, 4:03 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 254 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2025-03-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 166 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2025-03-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 104 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
166 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-51 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1136 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
96 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
209 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
0.6

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The text

As transmitted.

906 
WFUS53 KLSX 150107
TORLSX
MOC055-071-073-150145-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0002.250315T0107Z-250315T0145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
807 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Crawford County in east central Missouri...
  Southwestern Franklin County in east central Missouri...
  Southern Gasconade County in east central Missouri...

* Until 845 PM CDT.

* At 807 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located 12 miles west of Cuba, moving northeast at 60 
  mph. This storm produced a tornado in Rolla, reported by the Fire 
  Department.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught
           without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or
           destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will
           occur. Tree damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Sullivan, St. Clair, Cuba, Bourbon, Gerald, Parkway, Rosebud, 
  Beaufort, Leslie, St. Cloud, Japan, Oak Hill, Noser Mill and 
  Stanton.

This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 203 and 214...
and
	between exits 225 and 240.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.

&&

LAT...LON 3815 9153 3815 9164 3817 9164 3856 9126
      3835 9095 3798 9153
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 225DEG 52KT 3806 9163

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Elmore
2 follow-up statements
440 
WWUS53 KLSX 150125
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
825 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC055-071-073-150145-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250315T0145Z/
Crawford MO-Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-
825 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR NORTH 
CENTRAL CRAWFORD, SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN AND SOUTHEASTERN GASCONADE 
COUNTIES...

At 825 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 9 miles south of Rosebud, or 9 miles southeast of 
Owensville, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
         Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
         damage is likely.

Locations impacted include...
  Sullivan, St. Clair, Bourbon, Gerald, Parkway, Rosebud, Beaufort, 
  Leslie, St. Cloud, Noser Mill, Japan, Stanton and Oak Hill.

This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 214 and 240.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.

&&

LAT...LON 3829 9152 3856 9126 3835 9095 3809 9135
TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 225DEG 52KT 3808 9161

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Elmore
547 
WWUS53 KLSX 150134
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC073-150144-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250315T0145Z/
Gasconade MO-
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN GASCONADE COUNTY...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. 
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds are 
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of 
east central Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3821 9137 3844 9137 3856 9126 3835 9095
      3809 9135
TIME...MOT...LOC 0125Z 225DEG 52KT 3826 9137

$$


MOC055-071-150145-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250315T0145Z/
Crawford MO-Franklin MO-
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR NORTH 
CENTRAL CRAWFORD AND SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...

At 834 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 5 miles north of Sullivan, moving northeast at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
         Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
         damage is likely.

Locations impacted include...
  Sullivan, St. Clair, Bourbon, Gerald, Parkway, Beaufort, Leslie, 
  St. Cloud, Noser Mill, Stanton and Japan.

This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 214 and 240.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.

&&

LAT...LON 3821 9137 3844 9137 3856 9126 3835 9095
      3809 9135
TIME...MOT...LOC 0125Z 232DEG 57KT 3820 9133

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Elmore

The office that day

Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 7:15 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXCallaway, Montgomery45 min
Mar 14, 7:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXAudrain, Pike, Ralls49 min
Mar 14, 7:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLewis, Marion, Ralls55 min
Mar 14, 7:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXGasconade, Osage62 min
Mar 14, 7:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXCallaway, Montgomery, Osage66 min
Mar 14, 8:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXPike, Ralls25 min
Mar 14, 8:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXCrawford, Franklin, Washington62 min
Mar 14, 8:16 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXFranklin, Gasconade, Warren44 min
Mar 14, 8:22 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Washington38 min
Mar 14, 8:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLincoln, Pike50 min
Mar 14, 8:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXPike48 min
Mar 14, 8:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLincoln, Warren30 min
Mar 14, 8:40 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXFranklin, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, Warren50 min
Mar 14, 8:46 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXCrawford, Washington44 min
Mar 14, 8:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLincoln, Saint Charles, Warren23 min
Mar 14, 9:02 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXLincoln, Saint Charles32 min
Mar 14, 9:07 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis, Washington38 min
Mar 14, 9:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLincoln, Pike50 min
Mar 14, 9:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis, Washington47 min
Mar 14, 9:24 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis51 min
Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedLSXJefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis40 min
Mar 14, 9:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Washington32 min
Mar 14, 9:51 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXIron, Reynolds54 min
Mar 14, 9:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis48 min
Mar 14, 10:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXJefferson, Saint Francois, Washington35 min
Mar 14, 10:28 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXJefferson, Saint Louis24 min
Mar 14, 10:40 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatLSXIron, Madison50 min
Mar 14, 10:44 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXReynolds16 min

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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.