Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, October 20 to 21, 2019

A broken power pole with wires laying across a driveway was reported.

A large tree was reported down.

Power outages were reported with trees blown down on power lines.

A large tree was reported uprooted along 16th street.

Multiple reports of small to medium sized limbs down along with limited power outages were received in Monett.

A report of 60 mph winds was received via MPing.

A report of 60mph winds was received via MPing.

A National Weather Service survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado began west of Highway ZZ where numerous trees were snapped and large limbs were broken. The tornado then continued to the east and knocked over four metal power poles and downed power lines. The tornado then crossed West Blue Springs Road and into Greene County. The tornado was on the ground for a total length of 4.75 miles, 4.25 of which were in Christian County. The tornado was on the ground for a total of 7 minutes with maximum wind of 85 miles per hour.

A report of 60mph winds was received via MPing.

Several trees were reported downed near the Highlandville Elementary school.

Numerous 15 to 24 inch trees were reported down. All trees were laying to the north.

The tops of 8 inch trees were reported snapped off. Large bales of hay were rolled through and damaged fencing. A few bales crossed Highway 22.

Six metal power poles were bent in half and numerous trees were downed by high winds.

Several large tree limbs were reported down.

Building and tree damage was reported on Farm Road 115 south of Battlefield.

A National Weather Survey team determined an EF-1 tornado developed near Highlandville and tracked 11.98 miles northeast to just north of Sparta and was 150 yard wide. The maximum winds were 90 mph and the tornado was on the ground intermittently for 13 minutes. Dozens of trees were broken or uprooted along the path.

This is the continuation of the EF-0 tornado that initially touched down in Christian County. The tornado continued briefly to the east after crossing into Green County along West Blue Springs Road and caused damage to a home along Highway FF. The home sustained damage to the roof, gutters, and vinyl siding. The tornado lifted shortly thereafter. After crossing into Greene County the tornado was on the ground for half a mile and about 1 minute. The tornado was on the ground for a total length of 4.75 miles, 7 minutes, and maximum wind of 85 miles per hour.

The roof of an outbuilding sustained significant damage.

Several large 10-12 inch limbs were reported down.

A large tree was broken near the base.

A tree was blown down on home near downtown Springfield. Minor damage was reported.

A report of 60mph winds was received via MPing.

Winds were estimated at 70 mph by a HAM radio operator.

Numerous trees were reported down with some roof damage from northeast of Highlandville to Selmore at Highway 65.

A report of 60mph winds was received via MPing.

Several medium to large limbs were reported down.

A National Weather Service Storm survey determined that an intermittent tornado touched down in southeast Springfield, just east of Highway 65 and south of Battlefield Road. The tornado then tracked to the northeast where it crossed Battlefield Road and south Blackman Road. The tornado snapped and broke large tree limbs, bent a few street signs and damaged an aluminum fence. The intermittent path then continued to the northeast where it caused minor roof damage to a home south of Sunset Street. This was the end point of the intermittent tornado path. The maximum winds were estimated at 70mph, with a width of 20 yards and a total distance traveled of 1.5 miles. The tornado started at 1:11 am and ended at 1:15am.

A National Weather Service storm survey found that straight line winds damaged a warehouse building off Chestnut Expressway near Barnes Avenue. Some walls were collapsed. Winds were estimated at 85 mph.

A report of 60mph winds was received via MPing.

Several large tree limbs were reported down.

A public report of a tree through the roof of a home was received via broadcast media.

A large tree was blown down on Highway 86 at Table Rock Lake blocking the road for a time.

Several trees were reported downed.

Several power poles were snapped and multiple homes had roof damage with shingles missing in the area of Highway 14 Davis Road.

A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-1 tornado developed south of Rogersville and tracked to the northeast to east southeast of Rogersville. Numerous trees were uprooted or broken and many outbuildings were damaged or destroyed along its path. The tornado then crossed into Webster County along Paradise Drive after being on the ground for nearly 4.5 miles in Christian County. The tornado had a maximum wind of 100 mph and was 250 yards wide along its total 6.5 mile long track.

A public report of half dollar sized hail was received via MPING.

A tree was blown down on home with minor damage was reported.

A report of 60mph winds was received via MPing.

Damage to trees, power lines and homes was reported.

A large tree was reported down and power poles were snapped at Fremont and Madison Avenues in Springfield.

A report of 60 mph winds was received via MPing.

Large trees that were at least 100 years old were blown down in Ridgedale. Power poles were snapped and fences were also blown down. The roof of Wild Bills also suffered damage.

Significant tree damage was reported. A garage suffered damage to its side and roof.

This is the continuation of the EF-1 tornado that initially touched down in Christian County. The EF-1 tornado crossed into Webster County along Paradise Drive at around 1:24 Am and continued on the ground for another 4 minutes and 2 miles before lifting just east southeast of Rogersville. Numerous trees were uprooted or broken and several more outbuildings were damaged or destroyed along its path in Webster County before the tornado dissipated. The tornado had a maximum wind of 100 mph and was 250 yards wide along its total 6.5 mile long track.

Trees and power lines were reported down along Stehle road in Taney County.

Several trees were reported down in the area of long state Highway P. A home suffered minor roof damage.

A large tree fell on a home causing minor to moderate damage.

Multiple large trees were reported dawn with one tree on a home causing minor damage.

A National Weather Service storm survey found straight line winds of 70mph damaged numerous tree limbs along with minor roof and outbuilding damage off of State Highway Z.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado began along Bryant Creek in southern Douglas County and proceeded towards the northeast throughout the tornado duration. The tornado then crossed Highway 14 and moved to the southeast of Drury and Vanzant before lifting near Highway 76 to the east of Vanzant. Hundreds to thousands of trees were snapped or destroyed along the tornados path, as well as damage to several outbuildings with one outbuilding being completely destroyed. The tornado was on the ground for a total length of 16.45 miles lasting for 15 minutes and had a maximum wind of 100 miles per hour and a maximum path width of a 450 yards.

Multiple trees were blown down on County Roads 502 and 513 southeast of Gainesville.

An outbuilding suffered minor damage and several trees were damaged northwest of Gentryville.

A National Weather Service survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado started near Bryant Creek to the southwest of Dora in northern Ozark County before crossing into southeastern Douglas County finally lifting northeast of Dora. The tornado heavily damaged numerous outbuildings and trees along Highway CC southwest of Dora. Two mobile homes were also damaged along Highway CC, with one of the mobile homes losing a roof and being pulled off its foundation. The tornado then crossed into Douglas County just north of County Road 382 just east of Highway 181 and continued for another 7 miles. The tornado was on the ground for a total of 12 minutes the first 6 of which were in Ozark County. The total path length was 13.05 miles with a maximum wind of 105 mph, and a maximum path width of 1/4 mile.

Many trees were blown down along Highway 95.

A barn suffered moderate damage.

A barn and several outbuildings suffered minor to moderate damage.

A tree fell on a home causing minor damage.

A large tree was blown down across Highway 181 blocking traffic for a time.

A large tree was reported down near Highway H and County Road 337.

This is the continuation of the EF-1 tornado that initially touched down in Ozark County. The tornado continued its path to the northeast after crossing into Douglas County just north of County Road 382 just east of Highway 181. It then crossing Highway 181 and 14 north of Dora while snapping and damaging hundreds of trees before lifting along Highway 289 to the northeast of Dora in southeastern Douglas County. The tornado was on the ground for a total of 12 minutes the last 6 of which were in Douglas County. The total path length was 13.05 miles with a maximum wind of 105 mph, and a maximum path width of 1/4 mile.

A building was damaged by fallen trees and a door was pushed in by high winds.

A barn along Highway EE suffered roof damage.

Numerous trees were reported down. Part of a barn roof was damaged and a tree fell on another barn.

A large very tree was reported down across the street at senior housing. Reports of Highway 137 blocked by trees for a time along with other roads similarly impacted. Trees were down all around the city of Willow Springs.

A National Weather Service storm survey determined that a brief EF-0 tornado touchdown in western Howell County about 5 miles southwest of Willow Springs. The tornado touched down just west of County Road 5790 and uprooted or snapped several hardwood and softwood trees. The tornado was on the ground for a total length of 0.10 miles lasting for 1 minute, and had a maximum wind of 85 miles per hour.

Numerous trees were reported down with a house and a few outbuildings damaged near Hutton Valley.

Quarter sized hail was reported near town.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down about 2 miles west of Licking and tracked to the north-northeast before lifting 4 miles north-northwest of Licking. The tornado was on the ground for 6 minutes, with a path length of 1.1 miles a width of 450 yards and maximum wind speeds of 95 mph. Dozens of trees were broken or uprooted along the path. Several homes and outbuildings received minor damaged and a mobile home was overturned.

Damage was reported to multiple outbuildings.

Trees were reported down across Highway 17.

Several trees were blown down on County Roads 502 and 513 southeast of Gainesville blocking traffic for a time.

A tree fell on a home causing minor damage.

Numerous small and large trees were reported down in the Winona area.

Numerous small to large trees were reported down or uprooted in Eminence.

Several trees were reported down across Highway 181.