Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, May 3 to 5, 2020

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, May 3 to 5, 2020
Start: 2020-05-03T08:03
End: 2020-05-05T12:37
Location: Missouri

May 3 to 5, 2020 · NWS SGF · 90 events in 25 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $6.3 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 90

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 SGF wrote it up.

The first of three rounds of storms occurred as a front interacted with very unstable air to produce numerous severe thunderstorms that caused extensive hail and wind damage over portions of the area. Hail larger than golf balls was reported over the south side of Springfield. As the storms moved from west to east across the area, they transitioned from primarily hail producers to wind producers after passing the Highway 65 corridor.

The second round of storms developed near Topeka, KS and roared southeastward into east-central Missouri in the early afternoon. These storms then impacted the eastern Ozarks during the late afternoon hours, producing substantial straight-line wind damage. The Lebanon Airport anemometer recorded a wind speed of 89 mph before going offline. There were several reports of tornadoes associated with this second line of storms but none could be confirmed.

The final round of severe storms developed in the late afternoon and evening along a warm front over southeast Kansas and far southwest Missouri, producing primarily large hail.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Springfield, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 3, 5:58 AM CST, 2 hours 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 3, 5:58 AM CST, 2 hours 5 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
658 AM CDT Sun May 3 2020

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 237 AM CDT Sun May 3 2020

A rather weak front was located across central Missouri this
morning. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along
this boundary as short waves move through the zonal upper level
flow today and the front sags south.

The CAMS models are struggling a bit this morning, showing
showers developing where the radar was clear. However, there is
more confidence for shower and storm development as we approach
sunrise as a 500mb jet moves over Missouri and the front sags
into the Ozarks.

Model continue to suggest elevated instability will be sufficient
at up to around 1200-1500 J/kg but shear remains weak at less than
20kts. This would allow for some strong to isolated severe storms
this morning marginally severe hail and winds possible.

Temperatures today will be more seasonable than yesterday but will
still climb into the lower to middle 70s.

High pressure will move over Missouri This evening and overnight
which will bring a break in rain chances with a mild night
expected for the region.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 237 AM CDT Sun May 3 2020

The frontal boundary will lift back north during the day Monday
and bring the potential for severe weather to the region. With eh
return flow and increasing moisture, severe thunderstorms will be
possible. Models show from 1500 to 2500 j/kg of instability
during the day, though cloud cover may limit heating a bit. Steep
mid level lapse rates will be present and the overall shear
expected may allow for storms to initially develop as discrete
storms or supercells with large hail and damaging winds the main
concerns.

The wind fields and low level helicity values are not conducive
for tornado formation but it will remain a feature to monitor.
Especially where storms move along the front or surface
boundaries.

With the potential for very strong updrafts, hail to golf balls
in size or possibly larger will be possible. The system will also
be bring the potential for some localized heavy rainfall with may
produce some localized flooding in flood prone areas Monday night
into Early Tuesday morning.

The remainder of the week looks fairly quiet with cooler weather
expected. Daily highs will be about 5-10 degrees below normal as
we get into the end of the week where normal daily highs this
time of year are in the lower 70s. The cooler weather will be
thanks to northwesterly upper level flow and and rounds of
Canadian air sliding across the plains into the region.

A quick moving system should bring some rain to the Ozarks
Thursday night into Friday but other than this the period from
6-14 days from now looks rather quiet and cool.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Monday morning)
Issued at 647 AM CDT Sun May 3 2020

A front will slowly sag south through the area today. An area of
thunderstorms across eastern Kansas will move east across the
Ozarks through this morning. This will bring MVFR ceilings as the
storms move across the area.

Once the storms move through the region, Ceilings will lift to
low end VFR for the remainder of today and into the overnight
hours.

&&

.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...NONE.
KS...NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...Hatch
LONG TERM...Hatch
AVIATION...Hatch

Hazardous weather outlook, May 3, 4:15 AM CST, 3 hours 48 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
515 AM CDT Sun May 3 2020

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-041015-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
515 AM CDT Sun May 3 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited hail risk.
  Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Limited flooding risk.
  Limited lightning risk.

DISCUSSION...

A few storms are possible across southeastern Kansas and the southern
Missouri Ozarks through this morning. The strongest storms could
be capable of hail up to the size of quarters. Damaging straight
line winds will also be possible with the most intense storms. Not
all locations will be effected as coverage will be more scattered
in nature.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

More robust thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and
evening. Severe thunderstorms are very likely on Monday, with
large hail to the size of golf balls and damaging wind gusts
being primary hazards with this activity. Localized areas of
flooding can not be ruled out on Monday and Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/sitrep

This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf

Hatch

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 108 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 14:01 UTC.

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Event by event

46 hail, 44 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Jasper

When: May 3, 8:03 AM CST to 8:55 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.9 mi W of Waco to 1.37 mi WNW of Russell
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.249, -94.616

Severe thunderstorms moved out of southeastern Kansas and produced a swath of hail across Jasper County from Waco to Avilla. Hail from quarter to baseball in size were reported along the path of the storms. In Waco, as the storm entered Missouri, half dollar hail was reported. In Purcell, golf ball to tennis ball hail lasted for nearly 30 minutes causing damage to vehicles and homes. The hail continued across the county impacting Oronogo, where golf ball sized hail occurred, to the eastern edge of the county where ping pong to baseball sized hail fell in Avilla damaging homes and breaking windows out of vehicles.

Damage estimates ranged considerably, partially due to the widespread nature of the hail as well as multiple events over successive days.

Thunderstorm Wind, Vernon

When: May 3, 8:16 AM CST
Where: Vernon County, 2.97 mi SSW of Nevada to 3.12 mi NW of Milo
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.790, -94.390

A tree was reported down over the road near the interchange of 1400 and Rebel Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Vernon

When: May 3, 8:20 AM CST
Where: Vernon County, 1.76 mi NE of Bronaugh
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.700, -94.460

A tree was snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When: May 3, 8:39 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.88 mi NW of Carthage to 0.95 mi NE of Carthage
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.180, -94.330

A power pole was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When: May 3, 8:40 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.88 mi NE of Carthage to 1.24 mi NE of Carthage
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.180, -94.310

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Clair

When: May 3, 8:42 AM CST
Where: St. Clair County, 0.69 mi S of Appleton City to 0.87 mi SE of Appleton City
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.190, -94.030

Many large tree limbs were reported down north of Highway 54.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When: May 3, 9:00 AM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 0.88 mi NW of Phelps
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 37.190, -93.930

The Mesonet station MVVM7 recorded a 56 Knot wind gust.

Hail, Lawrence

When: May 3, 9:10 AM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 0.88 mi NE of Mt Vernon
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.110, -93.820

Quarter sized hail was reported via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When: May 3, 9:10 AM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 1.77 mi SE of Mt Vernon
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.080, -93.810

Trees were reported down.

Hail, Lawrence

When: May 3, 9:14 AM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 1.1 mi E of Mt Vernon
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.100, -93.810

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When: May 3, 9:14 AM CST
Where: Lawrence County, Marionville to 1.01 mi E of Marionville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.000, -93.650

Several large trees were uprooted by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Polk

When: May 3, 9:14 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 0.55 mi E of Humansville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.800, -93.570

Trees and minor roof damage were reported.

Hail, Stone

When: May 3, 9:19 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 2.15 mi NNE of Kimberling City
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.630, -93.420

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail, Polk

When: May 3, 9:20 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 0.88 mi SE of Wishart
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.510, -93.460

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail, Stone

When: May 3, 9:23 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 0.69 mi N of Lampe
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.580, -93.430

Hen egg sized hail was reported in Lampe and confirmed via social media. No significant damage was reported as the reported came from a rural area around Table Rock lake.

Hail, Stone

When: May 3, 9:23 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 0.89 mi NE of Kimberling City
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $125,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.610, -93.420

Golf ball sized hail was reported near the Kimberling City Bridge. Several vehicles and businesses had minor hail damage.

Hail, Stone

When: May 3, 9:27 AM CST
Where: Stone County, Crane
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.900, -93.570

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Christian

When: May 3, 9:30 AM CST
Where: Christian County, 2.21 mi E of Highlandville to 2.61 mi S of Selmore
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.930, -93.240

A few trees and power lines were reported down.

Hail, Stone

When: May 3, 9:31 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 2.66 mi SE of Notch
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.640, -93.320

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail, Stone

When: May 3, 9:31 AM CST
Where: Stone County, Hurley
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.930, -93.500

Golf ball hail was reported near the town of Hurley. Minor damage occurred to homes and vehicles in town.

Hail, Taney

When: May 3, 9:35 AM CST to 10:09 AM CST
Where: Taney County, 1.73 mi W of Pt Lookout to 1.31 mi ESE of Protem
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $600,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.620, -93.261

Thunderstorms moved out of Stone County and move from near Hollister to just southeast of Protem producing quarter to baseball sized hail. Golf ball sized hail fell on the campus of College of the Ozarks and up to baseball sized hail occurred near Table Rock and Protem. Numerous vehicles, businesses and homes sustained damage from the large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Greene

When: May 3, 9:37 AM CST
Where: Greene County, Strafford
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.270, -93.120

Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Christian

When: May 3, 9:41 AM CST
Where: Christian County, 2.35 mi SSW of Riverdale to 1.18 mi W of Selmore
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.970, -93.300

Winds estimated to 60 mph were reported via MPing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When: May 3, 9:47 AM CST
Where: Webster County, 0.55 mi E of Rogersville to 0.38 mi W of Zenar
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.120, -93.060

A large 1 foot diameter tree was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind, Vernon

When: May 3, 9:57 AM CST
Where: Vernon County, 3.06 mi WNW of Milo
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.770, -94.370

A wind gust estimated at 60 mph was reported via MPing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Miller

When: May 3, 10:05 AM CST
Where: Miller County, 3.21 mi SSW of Bagnell
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 38.190, -92.630

Several power poles were downed due to high winds at Bagnell Dam Boulevard and Flynn Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wright

When: May 3, 10:07 AM CST
Where: Wright County, 1.51 mi SSE of Boyer to 1.38 mi S of Boyer
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.299, -92.544

A large tree was reported down blocking both sides of the road near Highway 5 and Lake Freddie Road.

Hail, Howell

When: May 3, 10:45 AM CST
Where: Howell County, 2.82 mi SSE of Caulfield
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.580, -92.110

Half dollar sized hail was reported.

Hail, Howell

When: May 3, 10:53 AM CST
Where: Howell County, 0.55 mi E of Caulfield
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.620, -92.110

Golf ball sized hail was reported in a mainly rural area north of Caulfield.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shannon

When: May 3, 11:00 AM CST to 11:20 AM CST
Where: Shannon County, 4.53 mi WNW of Teresita to 1.26 mi SSE of Winona
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 36.999, -91.709

Thunderstorm winds resulted in 600 power outages in the Mountain View, Birch Tree and Winona areas from downed power lines and poles.

Hail, Jasper

When: May 4, 8:35 AM CST to 8:50 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.49 mi E of Carl Jct to 1.57 mi SSE of Tuckahoe
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.179, -94.561

A thunderstorm moved from near Carl Junction to Joplin producing golf ball sized hail along its path. Hail fell for 15 minutes as the storm moved slowly southeast. Many homes and vehicles suffered minor to moderate damage along the storms path.

Hail, Jasper

When: May 4, 9:08 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.88 mi NE of Carthage
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.180, -94.310

A third thunderstorm of the day produced golf ball sized hail.

Hail, McDonald

When: May 4, 9:09 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 3.5 mi S of Klondike
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.670, -94.610

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail, Jasper

When: May 4, 9:15 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 1.65 mi E of Carthage Myers Arpt
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.150, -94.290

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported.

Hail, McDonald

When: May 4, 9:20 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 1.31 mi WSW of Goodman
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.720, -94.420

Half dollar sized hail was reported.

Hail, McDonald

When: May 4, 9:32 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, Anderson
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.650, -94.430

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail, Newton

When: May 4, 9:53 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 2.16 mi NE of Diamond
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.020, -94.290

Golf ball sized hail was reported 2 miles northeast of Diamond in a rural area.

Hail, Vernon

When: May 4, 10:17 AM CST
Where: Vernon County, 0.69 mi S of Sheldon
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.660, -94.300

Quarter to half dollar sized hail was reported.

Hail, Dade

When: May 4, 10:50 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 2.65 mi SE of Ernest
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.450, -93.890

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Polk

When: May 4, 10:52 AM CST to 10:59 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 0.54 mi W of Humansville to 0.99 mi ENE of Flemington
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.799, -93.590

Numerous trees, power poles and power lines were reported down between Humansville and Flemington.

Hail, Christian

When: May 4, 11:00 AM CST
Where: Christian County, 1.1 mi E of Billings
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.070, -93.550

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Polk

When: May 4, 11:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.29 mi ENE of Rondo to 1.66 mi ENE of Rondo
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.780, -93.450

A barn suffered significant damage from strong straight line winds.

Hail, Dade

When: May 4, 11:02 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 0.1 mi SW of Greenfield
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.419, -93.851

Golf ball sized hail was reported in the northwest part of town. Some minor roof and vehicle damage occurred.

Hail, Dade

When: May 4, 11:02 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 2.65 mi SE of Ernest
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.450, -93.890

Half dollar sized hail was reported.

Hail, Greene

When: May 4, 11:10 AM CST to 11:28 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.2 mi E of Battlefield to 0.6 mi E of Cody
Measured: 2.25 in hail
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.120, -93.340

A severe thunderstorm producing hail from nickle size to as large as 2.25 inches moved across southern Greene County which included the towns of Battlefield, Southern portions of Springfield, Galloway and areas west of Rogersville. Numerous homes and vehichles suffered minor to moderate damage from the swath of hail. Several car dealerships were impacted as the storm moved across south Springfield.

Hail, Christian

When: May 4, 11:16 AM CST
Where: Christian County, 1.79 mi WNW of Cassidy
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.080, -93.280

Quarter sized hail was reported via MPing.

Hail, Polk

When: May 4, 11:19 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.49 mi SSE of Pleasant Hope
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.450, -93.270

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 4, 11:20 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.69 mi N of Urbana to 1.27 mi NE of Urbana
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.840, -93.170

Numerous trees were reported down.

Hail, Christian

When: May 4, 11:21 AM CST
Where: Christian County, 1.65 mi W of Cassidy
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.070, -93.280

Quarter sized hail was reported via MPing.

Hail, Polk

When: May 4, 11:25 AM CST
Where: Polk County, Morrisville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.480, -93.430

Quarter sized hail and 1.90 inches of rain fell in a 25 minute span.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 4, 11:25 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 3.5 mi N of Wood Hill to 2.83 mi SSW of Tunas
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.800, -93.060

Several power poles and lines were down along Highway 73.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laclede

When: May 4, 11:47 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 3.68 mi NNW of Brush Creek
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.672, -92.744

Significant roof damage occurred to the Barber Elementary School. This damage was associated with the first of two severe storms to strike the Lebanon area.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Clair

When: May 4, 11:52 AM CST
Where: St. Clair County, Osceola to 0.95 mi SE of Lowry City
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.050, -93.700

Power lines were downed causing power outages in Osceola and Lowery City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laclede

When: May 4, 11:55 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 2.82 mi S of Sleeper to 1.39 mi SSE of Sleeper
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.710, -92.610

Several large signs were blown down along Interstate 44.

Hail, Webster

When: May 4, 12:04 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 1.79 mi WSW of Beach
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.420, -93.000

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail, Webster

When: May 4, 12:12 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 1.79 mi ESE of Marshfield Bcknr Arp
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.370, -92.920

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hickory

When: May 4, 12:23 PM CST
Where: Hickory County, 2.18 mi W of Nemo to 0.22 mi S of Nemo
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Coordinates: 37.870, -93.320

Numerous trees of all sizes were down across the Park.

Thunderstorm Wind, Polk

When: May 4, 12:25 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 2.34 mi NNW of Cliquot to 2.08 mi N of Cliquot
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.730, -93.500

Multiple large limbs were snapped and several outbuilding suffered moderate to significant damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Benton

When: May 4, 12:28 PM CST
Where: Benton County, 1.29 mi WSW of Warsaw to 0.92 mi SW of Warsaw
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 38.240, -93.400

Several large trees were snapped or uprooted laying across Cold Springs Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 4, 12:37 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 2.64 mi SE of Louisburg
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.720, -93.120

A large tree was uprooted and a barn suffered significant damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When: May 4, 12:38 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 0.55 mi E of Seymour to 0.96 mi E of Seymour
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.150, -92.770

Roofs and awnings of building on the town square of Seymour suffered moderate damage from high winds. Falling debris also damaged vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wright

When: May 4, 12:38 PM CST to 1:03 PM CST
Where: Wright County, 0.79 mi SW of Mansfield to 0.63 mi E of Mountain Grove
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $400,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.111, -92.589

Numerous large trees were reported from Mansfield to Mountain Grove as strong straight line winds moved across the County. Just east of Mansfield several buildings suffered roof damage. Significant roof damage occurred to the Mansfield High School. Near Mountain Grove a recreational vehicle was flipped and significantly damaged.

Hail, Wright

When: May 4, 12:40 PM CST
Where: Wright County, 1.21 mi ENE of Odin
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.275, -92.609

Golf ball sized hail was reported in a mainly rural area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Benton

When: May 4, 12:41 PM CST
Where: Benton County, 1.24 mi SW of Cole Camp to 0.69 mi S of Cole Camp
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 38.459, -93.219

Several large tress were reported down in town.

Hail, Douglas

When: May 4, 12:50 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, 2.35 mi SSE of Vanzant
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.940, -92.300

Golf ball sized hail was reported in a mainly rural area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Camden

When: May 4, 12:50 PM CST
Where: Camden County, 2.58 mi WNW of Damsel
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 38.140, -92.720

Several large trees were down. One tree was on a power line along Highway KK.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 4, 12:52 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.71 mi SSW of Buffalo to 0.88 mi SE of Buffalo
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $125,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.640, -93.104

Numerous trees were broken and uprooted and shingle damage occurred to several roofs in town. One home had several windows blown out and large portions of its roof torn back near the intersection of North Pine Street and West Dallas Street. Numerous other locations across the county also suffered wind damage to homes, outbuildings and trees. There were several reports of tornadoes, though these could not be confirmed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: May 4, 12:55 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, 2.85 mi ENE of Vanzant
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.980, -92.270

Several large trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Texas

When: May 4, 1:10 PM CST
Where: Texas County, 3.5 mi S of Dunn to 1.57 mi SSW of Cabool
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.100, -92.210

Numerous trees were reported down between the southeast side of Mountain Grove and Cabool.

Hail, Laclede

When: May 4, 1:13 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.69 mi S of Lebanon
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.670, -92.670

Quarter sized hail was reported via MPing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laclede

When: May 4, 1:15 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, Lebanon Jones Fld Ar
Measured: 77 kt (89 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 37.650, -92.650

This was the second of two severe storms to strike the Lebanon area this day. The Lebanon Airport AWOS KLBO measured an 89 MPH wind gust before going off line. Plains were flipped and hangers damaged. A church steeple was torn off. Multiple trucks were overturned on Interstate 44 between mile markers 125 and 127. Several road signs were damaged and a boat was reported in the median of the highway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Howell

When: May 4, 1:24 PM CST to 1:43 PM CST
Where: Howell County, 3.03 mi SE of Mountain View Arpt to 1.48 mi SSE of Sterling
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $125,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.950, -91.680

A line of severe storms moved east across the county. Numerous power outages occurred between Vanzant and Willow Springs. A sheriff deputy noted numerous trees down in the state forest near County Road 423 and AM Highway. Near Peace Valley a barn suffered significant damage. Reports of tornadoes were received over northern Howell County but these could not be confirmed.

Hail, Howell

When: May 4, 1:37 PM CST
Where: Howell County, 2.82 mi NNE of Trask
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.020, -91.790

Half dollar sized hail was reported via MPing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Howell

When: May 4, 1:38 PM CST
Where: Howell County, 1.3 mi ENE of Olden
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 36.880, -91.900

The West Plains ASOS recorded as 59 MPH wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Texas

When: May 4, 2:02 PM CST
Where: Texas County, 0.78 mi E of Houston
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.330, -91.956

A building suffered partial roof damage due to high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Texas

When: May 4, 2:05 PM CST
Where: Texas County, 0.65 mi N of Raymondville to 1.3 mi ENE of Raymondville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.339, -91.848

Several outbuilding suffered damage in addition to a trailer being knocked on its side. Multiple trees were also reported down .

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: May 4, 2:25 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, 1.3 mi WNW of Coldspring to 0.66 mi SW of Coldspring
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.980, -92.450

Numerous trees were reported down along and east of the intersection of Highways C and 76.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shannon

When: May 4, 2:45 PM CST
Where: Shannon County, 0.88 mi SE of Winona
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.010, -91.320

Numerous trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: May 4, 2:45 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, 1.1 mi W of Coldspring
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.970, -92.450

Numerous trees were reported down.

Hail, McDonald

When: May 4, 5:36 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 0.89 mi NW of Goodman
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.740, -94.410

Ping pong sized hail was reported.

Hail, McDonald

When: May 4, 5:52 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 1.38 mi S of Plainview
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.650, -94.300

Golf ball sized hail was reported.

Hail, Barry

When: May 4, 6:32 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.55 mi E of Washburn
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.580, -93.960

Half dollar sized hail was reported.

Hail, Barry

When: May 4, 6:38 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 3.1 mi WSW of Eagle Rock
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.530, -93.800

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported.

Hail, Barry

When: May 4, 6:38 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.55 mi E of Washburn
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.580, -93.960

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported.

Hail, Newton

When: May 4, 6:50 PM CST
Where: Newton County, 2.77 mi E of Neosho Arpt
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.820, -94.330

Nickle sized hail was reported.

Hail, Newton

When: May 4, 7:02 PM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.88 mi SE of Neosho
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.860, -94.360

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail, Newton

When: May 4, 7:09 PM CST
Where: Newton County, 1.49 mi NNW of Fairview
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.840, -94.110

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail, Newton

When: May 4, 7:09 PM CST
Where: Newton County, 1.49 mi NNE of Sweetwater
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.850, -94.260

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail, Barry

When: May 4, 7:12 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.8 mi WSW of Monett
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.910, -93.950

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 5, 12:37 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 2.64 mi SE of Louisburg
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.721, -93.119

Numerous trees were reported down and a barn suffered significant damage.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
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.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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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: 893182, 894964, 894965, 894966, 894967, 894968, 894960, 893221, 894969, 893222, 894970, 894971, 893238, 892738, 893240, 893243, 893245, 894972, 893246, 893249, 893343, 894961, 894973, 894974, 894975, 894976, 894977, 893346, 893347, 894978, 894049, 894050, 894042, 894051, 894043, 894044, 892739, 892740, 894045, 894979, and more.