Missouri, 2000

Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, June 25, 2000

June 25, 2000 · NWS EAX · 43 events in 28 counties and zones

Thunderstorms that developed along a cold front from Iowa to northern Kansas pushed southeast into Missouri on the evening of June 25. These storms produced widespread damaging winds across much of the northwestern quadrant of Missouri.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$70,000
Crop damage
$10,000
Events
43

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS EAX wrote it up.

Thunderstorms that developed along a cold front from Iowa to northern Kansas pushed southeast into Missouri on the evening of June 25. These storms produced widespread damaging winds across much of the northwestern quadrant of Missouri.

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Event by event

38 thunderstorm wind, 5 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nodaway

When
June 25, 4:59 PM CST
Where
Nodaway County, Hopkins
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.550, -94.817

A flag pole was bent over by thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 mph, and tree limbs over a foot in diameter were downed. Part of a maple tree fell on a house and caused unspecified damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Worth

When
June 25, 5:00 PM CST
Where
Worth County, 4 mi N of Sheridan
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates
40.567, -94.617

The public reported large tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nodaway

When
June 25, 5:15 PM CST
Where
Nodaway County, Conception
Measured
57 kt (66 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
40.250, -94.683

The NWS co-op observer at Conception estimated wind gusts at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When
June 25, 5:22 PM CST
Where
Harrison County, Ridgeway
Measured
57 kt (66 mph)
Reported by
GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates
40.383, -93.933

Tree limbs 12 to 18 inches in diameter were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When
June 25, 5:43 PM CST
Where
De Kalb County, Fairport
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.983, -94.350

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When
June 25, 5:50 PM CST
Where
Mercer County, 13 mi NW of Princeton
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.533, -93.750

Large tree limbs were down over phone lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grundy

When
June 25, 5:59 PM CST
Where
Grundy County, Trenton
Measured
57 kt (66 mph)
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
40.083, -93.617

Two large trees were downed in Trenton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Andrew

When
June 25, 6:00 PM CST
Where
Andrew County, Savannah
Measured
57 kt (66 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
39.933, -94.833

Storm spotters estimated wind gusts at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Buchanan

When
June 25, 6:24 PM CST
Where
Buchanan County, 3 mi SE of St Joseph
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates
39.733, -94.817

Wind gusts to 60 mph were reported at exit 44 on Interstate 29.

Hail, Andrew

When
June 25, 6:27 PM CST
Where
Andrew County, Rosendale
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
40.050, -94.833

Thunderstorm Wind, Clinton

When
June 25, 6:39 PM CST
Where
Clinton County, Gower
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.617, -94.600

The sheriff's department reported trees down in Gower.

Thunderstorm Wind, Platte

When
June 25, 6:40 PM CST
Where
Platte County, Camden Pt
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
39.450, -94.750

Thunderstorm Wind, Livingston

When
June 25, 6:45 PM CST
Where
Livingston County, Wheeling
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
39.783, -93.383

Spotters reported downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clinton

When
June 25, 6:45 PM CST
Where
Clinton County, Lathrop
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
39.550, -94.333

A ham radio operator estimated wind gusts at 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clinton

When
June 25, 6:46 PM CST
Where
Clinton County, Plattsburg
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.567, -94.467

Law enforcement officials reported several trees down.

Hail, Clinton

When
June 25, 6:50 PM CST
Where
Clinton County, Cameron
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
Coordinates
39.750, -94.200

Hail, Clinton

When
June 25, 6:53 PM CST
Where
Clinton County, Plattsburg
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
39.567, -94.467

Hail, Clinton

When
June 25, 6:55 PM CST
Where
Clinton County, Plattsburg
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
39.567, -94.467

Thunderstorm Wind, Platte

When
June 25, 6:56 PM CST
Where
Platte County, Kansas City Intl Arp
Measured
53 kt (61 mph)
Reported by
OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Coordinates
39.300, -94.717

A wind gust of 61 mph was measured at Kansas City Intl Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Caldwell

When
June 25, 7:05 PM CST
Where
Caldwell County, 2 mi SW of Cowgill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
39.550, -93.967

Thunderstorm Wind, Ray

When
June 25, 7:05 PM CST
Where
Ray County, 3 mi N of Knoxville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
39.500, -94.017

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
June 25, 7:05 PM CST
Where
Carroll County, Hale
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
39.600, -93.350

Thunderstorm Wind, Putnam

When
June 25, 7:15 PM CST
Where
Putnam County, Lake Thunderbird
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates
40.550, -93.033

Tree limbs up to 8 inches in diameter were downed near Lake Thunderhead.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clay

When
June 25, 7:15 PM CST
Where
Clay County, Excelsior Spgs
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
39.350, -94.233

Thunderstorm Wind, Linn

When
June 25, 7:15 PM CST
Where
Linn County, Brookfield
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
Coordinates
39.783, -93.083

Tree limbs up to 6 inches in diameter were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Linn

When
June 25, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Linn County, 3 mi SW of Meadville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
39.750, -93.333

Storm spotters reported downed tree limbs, and estimated winds at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
June 25, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Carroll County, Bosworth
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates
39.467, -93.350

Hail, Clay

When
June 25, 7:26 PM CST
Where
Clay County, Excelsior Spgs
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
39.350, -94.233

Thunderstorm Wind, Linn

When
June 25, 7:44 PM CST
Where
Linn County, Marceline
Measured
65 kt (75 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
39.717, -92.967

Storm spotters estimated wind gusts at 70-75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When
June 25, 7:50 PM CST
Where
Jackson County, Kansas City
Measured
57 kt (66 mph)
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
Coordinates
39.083, -94.567

The KC Fire Department reported numerous downed power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lafayette

When
June 25, 7:51 PM CST
Where
Lafayette County, Higginsville
Measured
66 kt (76 mph)
Reported by
UTILITY COMPANY
Coordinates
39.083, -93.733

A wind gust of 76 mph was measured at the Higginsville Water Plant. Tree limbs 6 inches in diameter were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Macon

When
June 25, 7:53 PM CST
Where
Macon County, Macon
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
39.733, -92.483

Storm spotters estimated wind gusts at 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When
June 25, 8:04 PM CST
Where
Cass County, Belton
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Coordinates
38.817, -94.533

An off-duty NWS employee estimated wind gusts at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chariton

When
June 25, 8:14 PM CST
Where
Chariton County, 3 mi W of Salisbury
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.417, -92.867

Law enforcement officials reported downed power lines at the junction of US 24 and SR 5.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When
June 25, 8:19 PM CST
Where
Johnson County, Kingsville
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
38.750, -94.083

Law enforcement officials reported wind gusts as high as 70 mph and numerous downed power lines in and around Kingsville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Saline

When
June 25, 8:25 PM CST
Where
Saline County, 1 mi NW of Nelson
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
39.000, -93.067

A large tree was down, blocking Highway H northwest of Nelson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pettis

When
June 25, 8:39 PM CST
Where
Pettis County, 5 mi W of Sedalia
Measured
57 kt (66 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
38.700, -93.333

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 25, 8:45 PM CST
Where
Randolph County, Moberly
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.417, -92.433

Large tree limbs were downed in Moberly.

Thunderstorm Wind, Howard

When
June 25, 8:45 PM CST
Where
Howard County, Armstrong
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
GOVT OFFICIAL
Coordinates
39.267, -92.700

The mayor of Armstrong reported downed tree limbs up to 8 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cooper

When
June 25, 8:51 PM CST
Where
Cooper County, Boonville
Measured
65 kt (75 mph)
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
38.967, -92.733

Thunderstorm winds gusted to near hurricane strength in Boonville, downing power lines and trees. A vehicle was damaged when a large tree fell on it, and several residents reported damage to their roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When
June 25, 8:52 PM CST
Where
Cass County, Drexel
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
38.483, -94.600

Law enforcement officials estimated winds at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When
June 25, 8:54 PM CST
Where
Cass County, Austin
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
38.500, -94.300

A large tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pettis

When
June 25, 8:55 PM CST
Where
Pettis County, Sedalia
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Property damage
$10,000
Crop damage
$10,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
38.700, -93.233

Winds estimated at 70 mph downed numerous large trees and power lines near Sedalia.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5153998, 5154686, 5153999, 5154366, 5154000, 5154001, 5154002, 5154003, 5154296, 5154773, 5154775, 5154361, 5154359, 5154362, 5154776, 5154777, 5154358, 5154778, 5154360, 5154376, 5154377, 5154783, 5154367, 5154685, 5154774, 5154363, 5154784, 5154364, 5154365, 5154779, 5154782, 5154780, 5154368, 5154369, 5154370, 5154371, 5154372, 5154683, 5154781, 5154373, and more.