Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, April 27, 2024

Half dollar size hail was reported in Corning.

Golf ball sized hail was reported near Maitland.

Quarter sized hail was reported along Interstate 29 between Craig and Mound City.

Half dollar size hail was reported on the south side of Maryville.

Quarter size hail was reported in Ravenwood.

Power lines downed with power outages west of Worth.

Golf ball size hail was reported north of Interstate 29 north of Oregon and southeast of Mound City.

This EF1 tornado began near or just west of U.S. Highway 169 south of Gentry, where a tractor trailer was blown over. Little damage was observed as the tornado moved northeast to 558 Road. A residence at this location featured roof damage to the home, damage to multiple grain bins, and complete destruction of a small barn. Multiple tree limbs were downed in the area, and debris from inside the barn was strewn around the property. The tornado continued northeast from this location, but little damaged was observed beyond this point. The end point is estimated based on spotter reports of the tornado crossing into Harrison County before lifting, though it is possible the tornado ended before this.

A weak EF0 tornado began southeast of Spickard east of 7th Avenue, producing sporadic and intermittent tree damage along its path. The tornado tracked north-northeast across Hwy B and County Line Road into Mercer County before dissipating north of Jasper Road.

Half dollar sized hail was reported on the southwest side of Bethany.

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported just east of Bethany.

A weak EF0 tornado began southeast of Spickard east of 7th Avenue, producing sporadic and intermittent tree damage along its path. The tornado tracked north-northeast across Hwy B and County Line Road into Mercer County before dissipating north of Jasper Road.

Quarter sized hail was reported about 5 miles east of Bethany along US Highway 136.

Quarter sized hail was reported on the north side of Spickard.

Quarter sized hail was reported just southeast of Trenton.

Quarter sized hail was reported just north of Osgood.

Trained spotter reported a very brief tornado west of Brookfield that coincided with an area of rotation on radar. No damage was found, so rated as a no track EF unknown tornado.

Downed power lines near Westover Road in Belton.

Downed power lines.

Power lines downed near Sugar Creek.

Power lines downed just east of the state line west of Grandview.

Estimated 60 mph winds in Independence.

Downed power lines along Route A west of Rich Hill.

Downed power lines along Route PP southwest of Rich Hill.

Downed power lines along Highway 52 southeast of Butler.

This tornado began just east of Route YY and just south of State Highway 52 southeast of Butler in Bates County, where minor tree damage was observed. The tornado strengthened as it moved east-northeast toward SH 52, snapping or uprooting several trees at a residence just south of the highway. The fallen trees were in a variety of directions, confirming the presence of a tornado. The tornado continued along the highway east past Route N, where power poles were damaged and additional minor tree damage was observed. The last signs of damage were just east of Route N, where small limbs were downed at a residence.

NWS Storm Survey confirmed a relatively long-track QLCS EF-1 tornado. This EF1 tornado began just south of Route 18 east of Passaic. Some of the worst damage of the tornado affected a farm property, where one outbuilding collapsed, another had a garage door blown off, and multiple trees were damaged or uprooted. Large debris from the damaged property was blown well northeast, in some cases over 100 yards. The tornado tracked northeast, damaging a grove of trees to the south of SH 18 and producing minor damage to an outbuilding and mobile home on the north side of the highway. The tornado then tracked northeast to Route T, producing sporadic tree damage and some minor property damage. The damage track continues east-northeast along County Road 13004, with continued sporadic tree damage. One of the larger trees fell onto a residence, damaging the property as well as to power lines. Intermittent tree damage continues northeast to Route BB and County Road 13003, with more significant tree damage eastward along Sunset Drive just west of the Henry County line. Damage becomes more intermittent eastward into Henry County, with no damage observed a half mile past the county line. However, much of this area north of 400 Road in Henry County is inaccessible, so it is possible the tornado continued a short distance longer to the north or northeast of the end of the track.

Downed power lines north of Ballard.

Downed power lines southwest of Urich.

NWS Storm Survey confirmed a relatively long-track QLCS EF-1 tornado. This EF1 tornado began just south of Route 18 east of Passaic. Some of the worst damage of the tornado affected a farm property, where one outbuilding collapsed, another had a garage door blown off, and multiple trees were damaged or uprooted. Large debris from the damaged property was blown well northeast, in some cases over 100 yards. The tornado tracked northeast, damaging a grove of trees to the south of SH 18 and producing minor damage to an outbuilding and mobile home on the north side of the highway. The tornado then tracked northeast to Route T, producing sporadic tree damage and some minor property damage. The damage track continues east-northeast along County Road 13004, with continued sporadic tree damage. One of the larger trees fell onto a residence, damaging the property as well as to power lines. Intermittent tree damage continues northeast to Route BB and County Road 13003, with more significant tree damage eastward along Sunset Drive just west of the Henry County line. Damage becomes more intermittent eastward into Henry County, with no damage observed a half mile past the county line. However, much of this area north of 400 Road in Henry County is inaccessible, so it is possible the tornado continued a short distance longer to the north or northeast of the end of the track.

A brief EF0 tornado occurred north of Montrose from the same mesovortex that produced the tornado just southeast of Butler. The first signs of damage occurred just west of Route K, where a farm building had metal roofing damage, and small trees were downed. A larger tree was split just east of Route K, with other minor limbs downed in the area. The tornado moved through generally inaccessible property before reaching Route RA between County Roads 250 and 320, where multiple trees suffered damage. No damage was noted farther west or east of this path. Given that the tree damage was in a variety of directions, the damage confirms the presence of a brief tornado. The office also received spotter video of a power flash in this general area, with a strong indication of rotation on radar.

Multiple six inch tree limbs downed between Urich and Creighton near 7 Highway.

Downed power lines about 6 miles north of Leeton.

Downed power lines north of Calhoun.

Downed power lines near Quisenberry Road southwest of Sedalia.