Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Missouri, May 26, 2024

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Missouri, May 26, 2024
Start: 2024-05-26T01:53
End: 2024-05-26T10:32
Location: Missouri

May 26, 2024 · NWS SGF · 67 events in 15 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
Property damage: $670,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 67

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.

A shortwave trough approached the Missouri Ozarks on May 25, 2024, priming the atmosphere for moderate instability and sufficient deep layer shear. Additionally a low level jet around 45 to 50 knots nosed into the area during the late evening hours and into the early morning hours of May 26, 2024, further amplifying low level flow into the region. As a result, supercell thunderstorms developed and slid into the Missouri Ozarks during the overnight hours May 25 into May 26, 2024. These supercells produced hail between quarter and baseball size and flooding with rainfall totals between 3-4 inches. Widespread damaging winds were also observed, including a large swath of 70-80 mph winds in Barry county. Additionally, six tornadoes touched down across the Missouri Ozarks, producing damage ranging from EF-0 to EF-1 criteria.

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 26, 1:41 AM CST, 12 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Strong to severe storms for the remainder of the overnight into Sunday morning. All modes of severe weather will be possible.
Redevelopment of strong to severe weather this afternoon into the early evening possible along any outlflows and with cold front. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main severe weather risks.
Flood Watch in effect until 7 pm for the entire area. Repeating thunderstorms could produce 1-3 inches of rainfall.

Area forecast discussion, May 26, 1:41 AM CST, 12 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
241 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong to severe storms for the remainder of the overnight
  into Sunday morning. All modes of severe weather will be
  possible.

- Redevelopment of strong to severe weather this afternoon into
  the early evening possible along any outlflows and with cold
  front. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main severe
  weather risks.

- Flood Watch in effect until 7 pm for the entire area.
  Repeating thunderstorms could produce 1-3 inches of rainfall.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 241 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

Synoptic overview and current conditions: Water vapor imagery
and upper level analysis show an upper level shortwave currently
shifting east across the plains. 90 to 100 kt upper level jet
streak was pushing northeast out of TX and OK into southeast KS
and southwest MO. Lower in the atmosphere, 850mb analysis shows
a strong low level jet of 50 to 55kts from eastern OK into
western MO. At the surface, low pressure was located over
central KS with a stationary boundary bisecting our CWA from
northwest to southeast. Supercell activity over southeast KS and
northwest AR with additional line segments over northeast KS.
Temperatures across the CWA were in the low to mid 70s with dew
points in the upper 60s to low 70s.

Rest of tonight into Sunday morning: Severe convection will
continue to track east across southern Missouri during the
remainder of the overnight. Large hail up to baseball size,
damaging wind gusts over 70 mph and tornadoes will remain
possible with these supercells. Intense rainfall rates will also
lead to some flash flooding where the heaviest rain falls and we
have a flood watch out until 7 pm this evening.

This afternoon into Tonight: An upper level wave will shift into
the area this afternoon, while the surface low and cold front
will push into the CWA. If enough atmospheric recovery can take
place from this mornings convection, sufficient instability
should build up ahead of the cold front and any remnant
boundaries for the redevelopment of strong to severe convection
during the afternoon and evening. The most likely areas for
severe convective redevelopment this afternoon will be east of
the US 65 corridor. Large hail up to golf ball size and damaging
wind gusts in excess of 70 mph will be the main severe weather
risks. An isolated tornado risk will also be possible. Most of
the activity should exit the area by 10 pm.

Overnight and Monday: Clearing should take place overnight
tonight behind the cold front and upper wave, with drier air
moving into the area. Surface high pressure will move into the
area tonight into Monday. Lows in the upper 50s to low 60s are
expected tonight with highs on Monday in the upper 70s to low
80s.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 241 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

On Monday night, another strong upper level wave will drop
southeast over the upper Mississippi valley region and into the
Great Lakes region Tuesday into Tuesday night. This will keep us
in a northwest flow pattern into the middle of the week with
surface high pressure being reinforced over the region. Dry and
slightly cooler temperatures are expected during this period.

High pressure will shift eastward during the end of the week and
will allow moisture to start creeping back into the area over
the western CWA with precipitation chances increasing over the
area from late in the week into the upcoming weekend(20-50%).

Temperatures in the later part of the long term will be near
seasonal norms.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1229 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

For the 06z TAFS, some isolated/scattered strong to severe
convection over northeast OK and southeast KS will push into the
area over the next several hours affecting all 3 TAF sites.
Additional convection to the northwest in northeast KS will
likely form into a squall line and dive southeast into the area,
possibly affecting SGF between 11z and 16z this morning.
Scattered afternoon convection can't be ruled out, but most of
this activity should stay north and east of the forecast points.
The strong and severe convection will have the potential for
large hail and severe wind gusts. Things should clear out during
the early evening hours.

&&

.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Flood Watch through this evening for KSZ073-097-101.
MO...Flood Watch through this evening for MOZ055>058-066>071-
     077>083-088>098-101>106.

&&

SHORT TERM...Lindenberg
LONG TERM...Lindenberg
AVIATION...Lindenberg

Hazardous weather outlook, May 25, 7:58 PM CST, 5 hours 55 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Springfield MO
858 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-270200-
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-
858 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Elevated tornado risk.
  Elevated hail risk.
  Significant thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Significant lightning risk.
  Elevated excessive rainfall risk

DISCUSSION...

Severe thunderstorms expected late tonight into Sunday morning
between 11 pm to 7 am. Hazards include destructive damaging wind
gusts up to 80 mph, large hail up to the size of baseballs, and
several tornadoes, a few of which could be strong. The highest
risk for large hail and strong tornadoes is across southeast
Kansas into western Missouri, generally west of Highway 65.
Additional risk for embedded brief tornadoes as a line of
thunderstorms progresses east of Highway 65. Frequent cloud to
ground lightning is likely with the storms.

Thunderstorm clusters may move over the same areas overnight which
would pose a flash flood threat. Some locations could receive 1
to 3 inches of rainfall with localized amounts up to 5 inches.

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

Additional strong to severe thunderstorms are possible again on
Sunday with large hail and damaging winds the primary potential
severe weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

 Spotter activation will be needed tonight for the entire area.

&&

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Burchfield

In the hours before

Local storm report, May 26, 12:15 AM CST, 1 hour 38 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
115 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

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

0110 AM     Flash Flood      Baxter Springs          37.02N 94.73W
05/26/2024                   Cherokee           KS   Emergency Mngr

            Emergency management reported flooded roads
            in Baxter Springs. Multiple inches of water
            on roadways.

&&

JD

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 95 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 07:50 UTC.

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Event by event

24 hail, 16 thunderstorm wind, 15 heavy rain, 7 tornado, 4 flood, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Newton

When: May 26, 1:53 AM CST
Where: Newton County, Neosho
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.870, -94.370

Report of golf ball size hail in Neosho on Highway 86.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newton

When: May 26, 1:55 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.88 mi SW of Seneca
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 36.840, -94.610

Report of a roof blown off in Seneca at Highway 43.

Hail, Newton

When: May 26, 1:58 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 1.38 mi S of Neosho
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.850, -94.370

Report of quarter size hail.

Hail, Newton

When: May 26, 1:58 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.88 mi SW of Neosho
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.860, -94.380

Report of hen egg size hail.

Hail, Newton

When: May 26, 1:59 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 1.8 mi WNW of Belfast
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.880, -94.480

Report of golf ball size hail 6 miles west of Neosho.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newton

When: May 26, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.88 mi SW of Seneca
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $14,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 36.840, -94.610

A large tree took out several power lines in Seneca off Rhonda/Grand Avenue.

Hail, Newton

When: May 26, 2:03 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 2.35 mi SSE of Belfast
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.840, -94.430

Mping report of quarter size hail.

Hail, Newton

When: May 26, 2:10 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 2.32 mi WSW of Neosho
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.860, -94.410

Mping report of quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, McDonald

When: May 26, 2:15 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, Sincoe
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.720, -94.170

Report of trees uprooted or snapped and a roof blown off.

Hail, Newton

When: May 26, 2:24 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 1.49 mi NNE of Stella
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.790, -94.190

Report of quarter size hail just north of Stella.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: May 26, 2:25 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 3.23 mi SSW of Ridgley
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.660, -94.060

Report of broken tree limbs 3 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: May 26, 2:27 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 3.23 mi SSW of Ridgley
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.660, -94.060

Report of trees uprooted and snapped.

Hail, Barry

When: May 26, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 4.9 mi WNW of Eagle Rock
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.580, -93.830

Social media report of quarter size hail 2 miles SSE of Cassville to 5 miles WNW of Eagle Rock. There were also 70 mph winds that were estimated.

Hail, McDonald

When: May 26, 2:30 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 1.49 mi SSE of Rocky Comfort
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.730, -94.090

Mping report of quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: May 26, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.11 mi E of Wheaton
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.770, -94.050

Several trees and limbs were reported down in Wheaton.

Hail, Barry

When: May 26, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 3.63 mi SSW of Cassville Flds Arpt
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.630, -93.850

Social media report of quarter size hail as well as estimated 70 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: May 26, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.89 mi SE of Exeter
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.660, -93.920

Report of broken tree limbs that were 1 inch in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: May 26, 2:31 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.3 mi ESE of Wheaton
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $17,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.760, -94.050

Report of powerlines down in Wheaton.

Tornado, Taney

When: May 26, 2:32 AM CST to 2:36 AM CST
Where: Taney County, 0.67 mi NW of Bradleyville to 2.09 mi NNE of Bradleyville
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Continued into: Douglas, Mo (SGF)
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.785, -92.910

A NWS storm survey concluded that an intermittent EF-0 tornado crossed Highway 125 one mile north of Bradleyville in Taney County, downing tree branches, then uprooting trees east of the Highway. As the tornado continued to track northeast, Sentinel-2 satellite data then indicated the tornado tracking into far southwestern Douglas County before dissipating.

Tornado, Dade

When: May 26, 2:33 AM CST to 2:38 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 4.7 mi WSW of Meinert to 2.52 mi SW of Meinert
Rating: EF0
Path length: 3.1 mi
Path width: 75 yd
Property damage: $95,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 37.316, -94.084

A NWS storm survey found an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph in southwest Dade County. Damage to trees and a barn occurred. An irrigation system was also flipped. A tornado debris signature was seen on radar at the time of the tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: May 26, 2:35 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.49 mi SSW of Exeter
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.650, -93.940

Report of broken tree limbs that were 3 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: May 26, 2:36 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 5.23 mi WNW of Eagle Rock
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.590, -93.830

Social media report of large trees down.

Tornado, Douglas

When: May 26, 2:36 AM CST to 2:39 AM CST
Where: Douglas County, 3.56 mi SW of Cross Rds to 1.82 mi SSW of Cross Rds
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.809, -92.889

A NWS storm survey concluded that an intermittent EF-0 tornado touched down one mile north of Bradleyville in Taney county and tracked northeast into Douglas County. Utilizing Sentinel-2 satellite data, swirl marks were evident in Douglas County as the tornado tracked across an open field and then damaged trees into a hill before dissipating.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: May 26, 2:38 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.31 mi ENE of Exeter
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $19,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.680, -93.910

Power poles and trees were reported down west of Cassville and Butterfield in Barry County. These winds continued to cause damage to trees extending east and southeast through Shell Knob, Roaring River and Eagle Rock.

Tornado, Wright

When: May 26, 2:39 AM CST to 2:44 AM CST
Where: Wright County, 2.54 mi S of Midway to 1.08 mi ESE of Midway
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.25 mi
Path width: 1,200 yd
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 37.183, -92.651

A NWS storm survey concluded that an EF-1 tornado touched down in a hilly wooded area to the northwest Mansfield near Highway F and quickly intensified to producing winds to 100 mph. Numerous trees were downed across portions of Davies and Red Oak Roads before dissipating near Highway V.

Hail, Barry

When: May 26, 2:48 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.77 mi SW of Cassville Flds Arpt
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.660, -93.850

Social media report of ping pong ball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: May 26, 2:48 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.69 mi N of Cassville
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 36.690, -93.870

Report of numerous trees that were down, with some tops off of others. Power outages were also reported.

Hail, Barry

When: May 26, 2:54 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 2.16 mi SE of Shell Knob Turkey Ar
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.560, -93.640

Report of quarter size hail.

Hail, Barry

When: May 26, 2:54 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 2.77 mi E of Shell Knob
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.630, -93.580

Report of golf ball size hail.

Hail, Barry

When: May 26, 2:54 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.49 mi NNW of Shell Knob
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.650, -93.640

Social media report of tennis ball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: May 26, 2:54 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.31 mi ESE of Shell Knob Turkey Ar
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.570, -93.650

Two full size trees were reported down at Lake House near Shell Knob.

Hail, Stone

When: May 26, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 0.69 mi N of Lampe
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.580, -93.430

Report of ping pong ball size hail.

Hail, Stone

When: May 26, 3:05 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 2.32 mi ESE of Lampe
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.560, -93.390

Report of golf ball size hail.

Hail, Stone

When: May 26, 3:06 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 2.15 mi SSE of Silver Dollar City
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.640, -93.420

Report of quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: May 26, 3:06 AM CST
Where: Douglas County, 0.55 mi E of Gentryville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.870, -92.360

Report of a tree across the road on Highway 95 just north of Highway 14 in eastern Douglas county.

Tornado, Dallas

When: May 26, 3:11 AM CST to 3:14 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.55 mi E of Foose to 0.79 mi NNE of Foose
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.75 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $18,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 37.569, -93.140

A brief EF-0 tornado touched down 5 miles southwest of Buffalo, with maximum wind speeds of 65 mph and a width of 100 yards. Numerous large branches were found broken and a few trees were snapped or uprooted along the tornado path. One home sustained shingle damage to its roof.

Hail, Stone

When: May 26, 3:12 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 6.08 mi NE of Blue Eye
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.560, -93.320

Report of quarter size hail.

Hail, Taney

When: May 26, 3:12 AM CST
Where: Taney County, 0.89 mi SE of Branson Mem Arpt
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.640, -93.270

Report of hail sizes ranging from half of an inch to quarter sizes on the west side of Branson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Greene

When: May 26, 3:12 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 0.88 mi SE of Ash Grove
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.310, -93.570

Report of telephone poles and trees down on the east side of Ash Grove.

Hail, Stone

When: May 26, 3:14 AM CST
Where: Stone County, Blue Eye
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.500, -93.400

Report of golf ball size hail.

Hail, Taney

When: May 26, 3:15 AM CST
Where: Taney County, 2.16 mi NW of Ridgedale
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.540, -93.280

Report of golf ball size hail.

Hail, Taney

When: May 26, 3:15 AM CST
Where: Taney County, 1.49 mi SSE of Ridgedale
Measured: 2.25 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.500, -93.240

Report of hail 2.25 inches in diameter.

Tornado, Ozark

When: May 26, 3:19 AM CST to 3:28 AM CST
Where: Ozark County, 2.48 mi ENE of Willholt to 1.6 mi ESE of Brixey
Rating: EF0
Path length: 4.86 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.695, -92.459

A NWS storm survey concluded that an EF-0 tornado started over the Caney Mountain Conservation Area east of Willhoit and travelled northeast for almost 5 miles. The tornado uprooted several trees and snapped large limbs along its path. A tornado debris signature was present on radar for the duration of this tornado.

Hail, Laclede

When: May 26, 3:22 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.88 mi NE of Lebanon
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.690, -92.660

Report of baseball size hail.

Tornado, Oregon

When: May 26, 5:04 AM CST to 5:12 AM CST
Where: Oregon County, 3.23 mi SSW of Calm to 3.15 mi SE of Calm
Rating: EF0
Path length: 4.15 mi
Path width: 400 yd
Continued into: Ripley, Mo (PAH)
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.509, -91.199

A NWS storm survey concluded that an EF-1 tornado occurred in far southeast Oregon County to the east of Myrtle. Two homes suffered siding damage, five barns/outbuildings were destroyed, along with numerous trees suffering damage that ranged from limb damage to being uprooted along County Road 288 before the tornado crossed the Eleven Point River near the Myrtle Access and crossed into Ripley County north of County Road 286. One injury was reported. Damage cost estimates only include the Oregon County portion of the tornado track.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oregon

When: May 26, 5:05 AM CST
Where: Oregon County, 4.89 mi ESE of Rover
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.690, -91.540

Two large trees were blown down on Highway P west of Alton.

Hail, Oregon

When: May 26, 5:08 AM CST
Where: Oregon County, 1.8 mi ENE of Thayer
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.530, -91.520

Report of quarter size hail.

Heavy Rain, McDonald

When: May 26, 5:29 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 3.4 mi WNW of Caverna
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 36.510, -94.340

The GW2927 Mesonet station measured 3.13 inches of rainfall in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Polk

When: May 26, 5:30 AM CST
Where: Polk County, Half Way
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 37.620, -93.250

The GW5448 Mesonet station in Halfway measured 3.31 inches of rainfall in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Texas

When: May 26, 5:30 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 0.69 mi S of Cabool
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 37.120, -92.100

Rainfall of 3.22 inches was measured in a 24 hour period.

Heavy Rain, Polk

When: May 26, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.1 mi E of Knox
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.480, -93.600

Rainfall of 3.29 inches was measured in a 24 hour period.

Heavy Rain, Polk

When: May 26, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, Wishart
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.520, -93.470

Rainfall of 3.55 inches was measured in a 24 hour period.

Heavy Rain, Polk

When: May 26, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, Half Way
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.620, -93.250

Rainfall of 3.26 inches was measured in a 24 hour period.

Heavy Rain, Polk

When: May 26, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 2.59 mi WNW of Huron
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.740, -93.410

Rainfall of 3.19 inches was measured in a 24 hour period.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: May 26, 6:44 AM CST to 9:44 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.13 mi NNW of Buffalo to 1.04 mi NNW of Buffalo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.666, -93.105

Mping report of a flooded roadway due to heavy rain.

Flood, Douglas

When: May 26, 6:54 AM CST
Where: Douglas County, 2.69 mi W of Ava Muni Meml Arpt to 2.39 mi NNE of Arno
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.968, -92.729

Route Y west and eastbound was closed due to flooding.

Heavy Rain, Barry

When: May 26, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.8 mi ESE of Washburn
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 36.570, -93.940

Rainfall of 3.72 inches was measured in a 24 hour period.

Heavy Rain, Polk

When: May 26, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 0.88 mi NE of Goodson
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.710, -93.260

Rainfall of 3.21 inches was reported in a 24 hour period.

Heavy Rain, Dade

When: May 26, 7:07 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 2.14 mi SSW of Crisp
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.550, -93.840

Social media report of a measured 4.0 inches of rainfall in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Polk

When: May 26, 7:30 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 2.65 mi NE of Graydon Spgs
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 37.480, -93.490

Rainfall of 3.14 inches was measured in a 24 hour period.

Heavy Rain, Wright

When: May 26, 7:50 AM CST
Where: Wright County, 0.88 mi NW of Fuson
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.340, -92.510

Total measured rainfall since midnight was 3.81 inches.

Heavy Rain, Dallas

When: May 26, 8:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.55 mi E of Pumpkin Center
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 37.750, -93.070

Rainfall of 3.04 inches was reported in a 24 hour period.

Heavy Rain, Texas

When: May 26, 8:05 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 0.69 mi S of Cabool
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 37.120, -92.100

Rainfall of 3.94 inches was measured in a 24 hour period.

Heavy Rain, McDonald

When: May 26, 8:10 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 3.4 mi WNW of Caverna
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 36.510, -94.340

Rainfall of 3.13 inches was measured in a 24 hour period.

Flood, Wright

When: May 26, 8:25 AM CST
Where: Wright County, 1.49 mi NNW of Jerktail to 1.37 mi N of Jerktail
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.441, -92.457

Route Z north and southbound was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Texas

When: May 26, 9:00 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 0.67 mi ENE of Houston to 0.79 mi ENE of Houston
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.334, -91.959

The low water crossing at Mineral Road was reported to have water over it due to heavy rain.

Flood, Barry

When: May 26, 10:32 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.28 mi WNW of Mc Dowell to 1.42 mi WSW of Mc Dowell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.827, -93.802

Route C west and eastbound was closed due to flooding.

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.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Heavy Rain: Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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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: 1174217, 1174421, 1174218, 1174219, 1174220, 1174425, 1174221, 1174222, 1174423, 1174223, 1175154, 1175158, 1174224, 1174226, 1174426, 1175148, 1175155, 1174422, 1175172, 1175171, 1175156, 1175161, 1175574, 1175162, 1175236, 1174230, 1175159, 1174235, 1174238, 1174241, 1175163, 1174249, 1174252, 1174255, 1175176, 1175174, 1174259, 1174268, 1175179, 1174262, and more.