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Tornado Warning 19, NWS Kansas City, MO

April 17, 20264 counties in Missouri

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this tornado warning at Apr 17, 2026, 4:24 PM CDT for 4 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 37 min. 1 report 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
Apr 17, 2026, 4:24 PM CDT (21:24 UTC)
Expired
Apr 17, 2026, 5:01 PM CDT
In force
37 min
Issued by
NWS Kansas City, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Adair County, MO, Linn County, MO, Macon County, MO, Sullivan County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 170 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:28 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
Apr 17, 4:24 PM CDTFUNNEL CLOUDPurdin, MO

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 17, 1:40 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 251 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, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2026-04-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2338 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2026-04-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 379 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2338 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-172 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
934 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
379 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
354 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.8
Supercell composite
16.5

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

101 
WFUS53 KEAX 172124
TOREAX
MOC001-115-121-211-172215-
/O.NEW.KEAX.TO.W.0019.260417T2124Z-260417T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
424 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Adair County in northeastern Missouri...
  Northern Linn County in north central Missouri...
  Southeastern Sullivan County in north central Missouri...
  Northwestern Macon County in north central Missouri...

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 423 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Linneus, or 12 miles northwest of Brookfield,
  moving northeast at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters reported funnel cloud.

  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...
  Linneus, Greencastle, Browning, Purdin, Elmer, South Gifford, Green
  Castle, New Boston, and Winigan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3986 9324 4000 9328 4032 9281 3996 9253
TIME...MOT...LOC 2123Z 236DEG 37KT 3996 9318 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Krull
6 follow-up statements
627 
WWUS53 KEAX 172132
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
432 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

MOC001-115-121-211-172215-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T2215Z/
Adair MO-Linn MO-Sullivan MO-Macon MO-
432 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR...NORTHEASTERN LINN...SOUTHEASTERN SULLIVAN AND
NORTHWESTERN MACON COUNTIES...

At 431 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Browning, or 13 miles south of Milan, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of 
         producing a funnel cloud.

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...
Browning, Elmer, South Gifford, New Boston, and Winigan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3989 9305 4001 9319 4031 9280 3996 9253
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 236DEG 37KT 4001 9308 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Krull
708 
WWUS53 KEAX 172142
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
442 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

MOC001-115-121-211-172215-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T2215Z/
Adair MO-Linn MO-Sullivan MO-Macon MO-
442 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR...NORTHEASTERN LINN...SOUTHEASTERN SULLIVAN AND
NORTHWESTERN MACON COUNTIES...

At 442 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles east of Browning, or 10 miles southeast of Milan,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Elmer, South Gifford, New Boston, and Winigan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3992 9286 4007 9311 4031 9280 3996 9253
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 230DEG 33KT 4008 9302 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Krull
218 
WWUS53 KEAX 172150
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
450 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

MOC115-172200-
/O.CAN.KEAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T2215Z/
Linn MO-
450 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LINN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has  moved out 
of the warned area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for north central
and northeastern Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3992 9285 4004 9285 4004 9290 4012 9305
      4031 9280 4000 9255 3998 9255
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 236DEG 37KT 4013 9293 

$$

MOC001-121-211-172215-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T2215Z/
Adair MO-Sullivan MO-Macon MO-
450 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR...SOUTHEASTERN SULLIVAN AND NORTHWESTERN MACON
COUNTIES...

At 450 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles south of Green City, or 11 miles southeast of
Milan, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Elmer, South Gifford, and Winigan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3992 9285 4004 9285 4004 9290 4012 9305
      4031 9280 4000 9255 3998 9255
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 236DEG 37KT 4013 9293 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Krull
761 
WWUS53 KEAX 172152
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
452 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

MOC001-121-211-172215-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T2215Z/
Adair MO-Sullivan MO-Macon MO-
452 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR...SOUTHEASTERN SULLIVAN AND NORTHWESTERN MACON
COUNTIES...

At 452 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 13 miles west of La Plata, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a rotating wall cloud.

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...
Elmer, South Gifford, and Winigan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3992 9285 4004 9285 4004 9290 4012 9305
      4031 9280 4000 9255 3998 9255
TIME...MOT...LOC 2152Z 228DEG 41KT 4002 9274 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Krull
694 
WWUS53 KEAX 172155
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
455 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

MOC211-172205-
/O.CAN.KEAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T2215Z/
Sullivan MO-
455 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SULLIVAN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for north central
and northeastern Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3996 9273 4005 9282 4017 9269 4000 9255
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 236DEG 37KT 4004 9270 

$$

MOC001-121-172215-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T2215Z/
Adair MO-Macon MO-
455 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR AND NORTH CENTRAL MACON COUNTIES...

At 455 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles west of La Plata, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a rotating wall cloud southwest 
         of South Gifford Missouri.

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...
South Gifford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3996 9273 4005 9282 4017 9269 4000 9255
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 236DEG 37KT 4004 9270 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Krull
823 
WWUS53 KEAX 172201
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
501 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

MOC001-121-172211-
/O.CAN.KEAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T2215Z/
Adair MO-Macon MO-
501 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR AND NORTH CENTRAL MACON
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for north central
and northeastern Missouri.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Pleasant Hill.

&&

LAT...LON 3996 9273 4005 9282 4017 9269 4000 9255
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 236DEG 37KT 4008 9263 

$$

Krull

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Kansas City, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Apr 17, 1:41 PM CDT, 2 hours 43 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across the region this afternoon. All severe hazards will be possible, but large hail should be the primary threat soon after storm initiation while damaging winds become more probable as storms organize into clusters or lines. Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out, especially if storms can remain discrete.
  • Flash flooding and river flooding is possible this evening, as storms will be capable of producing torrential rainfall. Additionally, training storms may develop in southern portions of the forecast area, where local rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches may occur. A flood watch is in effect late this afternoon through tonight roughly along and south of I-70.
  • Much cooler temperatures are expected on Saturday. Temperatures may fall into the low to mid 30s on Saturday night, with areas of frost possible (up to a 50 percent chance north and east of the Missouri River).
Area forecast discussion, Apr 17, 1:41 PM CDT, 2 hours 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
141 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across the region
  this afternoon. All severe hazards will be possible, but large
  hail should be the primary threat soon after storm initiation
  while damaging winds become more probable as storms organize
  into clusters or lines. Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled
  out, especially if storms can remain discrete.

- Flash flooding and river flooding is possible this evening, as
  storms will be capable of producing torrential rainfall.
  Additionally, training storms may develop in southern portions
  of the forecast area, where local rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
  inches may occur. A flood watch is in effect late this
  afternoon through tonight roughly along and south of I-70.

- Much cooler temperatures are expected on Saturday.
  Temperatures may fall into the low to mid 30s on Saturday
  night, with areas of frost possible (up to a 50 percent chance
  north and east of the Missouri River).

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 127 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

A strong cold front is extending from northwest Missouri into south
central Kansas early this afternoon. This front will continue to
progress eastward through the afternoon with storms initiating
between 2pm-3pm. Initially, discrete supercells may develop out
ahead of the front along a prefrontal trough in the warm sector
across western Missouri/eastern Kansas in an environment of 3000-
4000J/Kg of SBCAPE, 20-25kts of 0-1Km shear and effective shear
between 50-60kts. This will allow for all modes of severe weather
including large hail, damaging winds, and even a few tornadoes to be
possible. Storms are expected to grow upscale as they move through
western into central Missouri during the late afternoon/evening
quickly transitioning from a discrete mode to a linear mode. As
storms become more linear the damaging wind threat will be enhanced
and become more widespread with winds gusts of 70 mph up to 90 mph
with bow echo features possible. In addition, QLCS tornadoes along
the line will also be possible. Although these storms are expected
to be progressive they will be extremely efficient as PWATs will be
in the 1.2-1.4". rain rates of 1-2 inches per hour in concert with
recent wet conditions could produce flash flooding in addition to
minor to moderate river flooding. The severe weather threat will
look to diminish after 9PM however, showers and embedded
thunderstorms are expected to continue across central Missouri into
the overnight hours.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Issued at 127 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The cold front will usher in much colder temperatures tonight as
strong CAA is expected in its wake with lows falling back into the
upper 30s to mid 40s. CAA will continue into Saturday until high
pressure begins to move into the area late in the day. This will
keep highs in the mid 50s to near 60. The surface ridge of high
pressure will allow for clear skies and light winds Saturday night
providing good radiational cooling for lows to dip into the mid to
upper 30s with frost possible. Sunday, surface high pressure will
sink south leaving downsloping westerly flow in its place. This will
push highs into the mid 60s to lower 70s. Sunday night into Monday a
warm front will lift north across the forecast area. WAA ahead of
this front will allow temperatures to further warm into the upper
60s to mid 70s Monday. Tuesday a weak mid-lvl shortwave traveling
on northwest flow aloft will bring a chance for a few showers
however NBM PoPs remain silent at this time. Tuesday night into
Wednesday a upper level trough will dig into the west coast. In
response upstream ridging will build across the area aiding in
temperatures rising into the upper 70s to lower 80s. Wednesday
night into Thursday the upper level trough will push into the
western Plains forcing a cold front into the area and producing the
next chances for thunderstorms in the area.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 127 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop between
19Z-21Z...along the front edge of the storms strong and variable
wind gusts will be poss in excess of 40kts. In addition, heavy
rainfall reducing vis to 1SM is expected. Strong storms with
heavy rain are fcst from 21Z-23Z aft which -tsra are expected
thru 00Z-01Z and -shra thru 03Z-05Z before precip pushes east of
the TAF sites. Otrw...cigs will be btn 3-4kft thru 03Z-05Z aft
which bkn mid-lvl clouds are fcst. Aft 08Z...clr skies are
expected. Winds will initially be out of the SSW/SW btn 15-20kts
with gusts to 25-35kts. Winds may become strong in thunderstorms
btn 21Z-23Z with variable winds around 25kts with gusts to 40+
kts. The cold front will move thru the TAF sites btn 23Z-00Z
shift winds to the NW/NNW btn 15-20kts with gusts to 25-30kts.

&&

.EAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...Flood Watch through late tonight for MOZ028>032-037>040-
     043>046-053-054.
KS...Flood Watch through late tonight for KSZ057-060-103>105.

&&

SHORT TERM...73
LONG TERM...73
AVIATION...73
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 17, 5:07 AM CDT, 11 hours 17 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0507 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-181007-
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-
Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
0507 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across the region
  this afternoon. All severe hazards will be possible, but large
  hail should be the primary threat soon after storm initiation
  while damaging winds become more probable as storms organize
  into clusters or lines. Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled
  out, especially if storms can remain discrete.

- Flash flooding and river flooding is possible this evening, as
  storms will be capable of producing torrential rainfall.
  Additionally, training storms may develop in southern portions
  of the forecast area, where local rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
  inches may occur. A flood watch is in effect late this
  afternoon through tonight roughly along and south of I-70.

- Much cooler temperatures are expected on Saturday.
  Temperatures may fall into the low to mid 30s on Saturday
  night, with areas of frost possible (up to a 50 percent chance
  north and east of the Missouri River).

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 17, 3:37 PM CDT, 47 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant HIll MO
337 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0251 PM     Hail             2 SE Amazonia           39.88N 94.87W
04/17/2026  E1.00 Inch       Andrew             MO   Public

&&
Local storm report, Apr 17, 3:42 PM CDT, 42 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant HIll MO
342 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0318 PM     Hail             Bethany                 40.27N 94.03W
04/17/2026  E1.00 Inch       Harrison           MO   Public

&&
Local storm report, Apr 17, 3:45 PM CDT, 39 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant HIll MO
345 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0344 PM     Hail             Trenton                 40.08N 93.62W
04/17/2026  M1.00 Inch       Grundy             MO   Emergency Mngr

&&
Local storm report, Apr 17, 4:03 PM CDT, 21 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant HIll MO
403 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0254 PM     Hail             1 N Union Star          39.99N 94.60W
04/17/2026  E1.00 Inch       DeKalb             MO   Public

&&
Local storm report, Apr 17, 4:21 PM CDT, 3 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant HIll MO
421 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0419 PM     Hail             Laredo                  40.03N 93.45W
04/17/2026  M1.00 Inch       Grundy             MO   Emergency Mngr

&&
Local storm report, Apr 17, 4:24 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant HIll MO
424 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0347 PM     Hail             Potter                  39.43N 95.14W
04/17/2026  E1.00 Inch       Atchison           KS   Public

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Kansas City, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 17, 1:42 AM CDTFlood WatchEAXBates, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Cooper and 11 more26 hr
Apr 17, 8:39 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXCass, Henry, Johnson30 hr
Apr 17, 8:39 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXBates, Cass, Henry24 hr
Apr 17, 9:07 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXCooper11 hr
Apr 17, 9:07 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXCooper, Saline6 days
Apr 17, 9:07 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXJohnson, Pettis3 days
Apr 17, 9:07 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXCooper45 hr
Apr 17, 1:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXGentry, Nodaway, Worth44 min
Apr 17, 2:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXGentry, Nodaway42 min
Apr 17, 2:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCaldwell, Carroll, Daviess, Grundy, Livingston, Ray48 min
Apr 17, 2:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXBuchanan, Platte48 min
Apr 17, 2:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCaldwell, Daviess, Grundy44 min
Apr 17, 2:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXGentry, Harrison42 min
Apr 17, 2:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXHoward, Randolph41 min
Apr 17, 2:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXGentry, Harrison, Worth40 min
Apr 17, 2:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXBuchanan, Platte37 min
Apr 17, 2:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCaldwell, Ray35 min
Apr 17, 2:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAndrew, DeKalb, Gentry28 min
Apr 17, 2:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXRay28 min
Apr 17, 2:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXDaviess, Grundy, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam and 1 more39 min
Apr 17, 2:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXGentry, Grundy, Harrison, Mercer, Worth50 min
Apr 17, 2:57 PM CDTTornado WarningEAXBuchanan, Platte33 min
Apr 17, 2:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXRandolph31 min
Apr 17, 3:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEAXAndrew, Buchanan, Holt, Platte38 min
Apr 17, 3:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEAXCaldwell, Carroll, Daviess, Livingston51 min
Apr 17, 3:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEAXAndrew, Buchanan, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry and 1 more64 min
Apr 17, 3:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXMercer, Putnam31 min
Apr 17, 3:25 PM CDTTornado WarningEAXBuchanan, Clinton, Platte20 min
Apr 17, 3:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXMercer, Putnam, Sullivan49 min
Apr 17, 3:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXGrundy, Mercer, Sullivan27 min
Apr 17, 3:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEAXHarrison, Mercer, Putnam57 min
Apr 17, 3:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXBuchanan, Platte42 min
Apr 17, 3:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXGrundy, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Sullivan36 min
Apr 17, 3:45 PM CDTTornado WarningEAXGrundy, Linn, Livingston, Sullivan45 min
Apr 17, 3:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXBuchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb39 min
Apr 17, 3:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEAXGrundy, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Sullivan64 min
Apr 17, 4:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAdair, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Sullivan52 min
Apr 17, 4:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCaldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Grundy, Livingston40 min
Apr 17, 4:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatEAXCass40 min
Apr 17, 4:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXClay, Jackson, Platte, Ray46 min
Apr 17, 4:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAdair, Caldwell, Daviess, Grundy, Linn, Livingston and 2 more52 min
Apr 17, 4:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatEAXCaldwell, Daviess, Grundy, Livingston33 min
Apr 17, 4:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAdair, Macon, Putnam, Schuyler46 min
Apr 17, 5:02 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningEAXClay, Jackson, Platte3 hr
Apr 17, 5:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatEAXBates, Cass, Jackson58 min
Apr 17, 5:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEAXBates, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Henry and 4 more79 min
Apr 17, 5:13 PM CDTTornado WarningEAXCass, Jackson32 min
Apr 17, 5:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAdair, Chariton, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Randolph67 min
Apr 17, 5:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEAXClay, Jackson35 min
Apr 17, 5:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXBates, Henry66 min
Apr 17, 5:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAdair, Macon, Schuyler47 min
Apr 17, 5:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXBates, Cass44 min
Apr 17, 5:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCaldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Lafayette, Livingston, Ray and 1 more43 min
Apr 17, 6:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXJohnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Saline30 min
Apr 17, 6:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCarroll, Chariton, Howard, Linn, Macon, Randolph and 1 more42 min
Apr 17, 6:21 PM CDTTornado WarningEAXBates24 min
Apr 17, 6:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXBates, Cass, Henry45 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.