A cold front triggered severe thunderstorms on the afternoon of March 26.  Numerous reports of large hail were received from northwest Missouri into the Kansas City metro area, and farther east into central Missouri.  Later in the afternoon, some of the storms also began to produce strong winds, with gusts estimated at up to 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:10:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:10:00 (CST)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The sheriff's department reported 60 mph winds in Carrollton.

Hail in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:20:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:20:00 (CST)
Location: MOORESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Citizens reported hail covering the ground, with hailstones up to nickel size.

Hail in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 18:17:00 to 26-MAR-00 18:17:00 (CST)
Location: GREEN RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Hail in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 15:25:00 to 26-MAR-00 15:25:00 (CST)
Location: OREGON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in ATCHISON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 14:25:00 to 26-MAR-00 14:25:00 (CST)
Location: TARKIO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 18:20:00 to 26-MAR-00 18:20:00 (CST)
Location: CREIGHTON
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement officials reported 60 mph wind gusts near Creighton.

Hail in HOWARD, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 18:15:00 to 26-MAR-00 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: NEW FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:48:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:48:00 (CST)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:52:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:52:00 (CST)
Location: HOLDEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in MACON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:00:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: ANABEL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 18:18:00 to 26-MAR-00 18:18:00 (CST)
Location: SEDALIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:08:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:08:00 (CST)
Location: PLATTE WOODS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:23:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:23:00 (CST)
Location: ELM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:10:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:10:00 (CST)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:08:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:08:00 (CST)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:10:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:10:00 (CST)
Location: HOLDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:08:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:08:00 (CST)
Location: BATES CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:40:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:40:00 (CST)
Location: SHANNONDALE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

The NWS co-op observer at the Salisbury water plant reported wind gusts to 60 mph.

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:15:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:15:00 (CST)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:55:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:55:00 (CST)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:23:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:23:00 (CST)
Location: ELM
Magnitude: 65 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Emergency management officials reported 75 mph wind gusts near Elm.

Hail in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:20:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 18:10:00 to 26-MAR-00 18:10:00 (CST)
Location: WINDSOR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:51:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:51:00 (CST)
Location: CHILHOWEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 14:48:00 to 26-MAR-00 14:48:00 (CST)
Location: BURLINGTON JCT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:06:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:06:00 (CST)
Location: KANSAS CITY INTL ARP
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in MACON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:15:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: ANABEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:00:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:00:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: LOCK SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 18:02:00 to 26-MAR-00 18:02:00 (CST)
Location: LEETON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:20:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:20:00 (CST)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:08:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:08:00 (CST)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Hail in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 15:50:00 to 26-MAR-00 15:50:00 (CST)
Location: CAMERON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Hail in MACON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 15:40:00 to 26-MAR-00 15:40:00 (CST)
Location: LA PLATA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:12:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:12:00 (CST)
Location: LAKE WAUKOMIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:15:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:40:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:40:00 (CST)
Location: SHANNONDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 18:20:00 to 26-MAR-00 18:20:00 (CST)
Location: CREIGHTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:16:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:16:00 (CST)
Location: GLADSTONE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:25:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:31:00 (CST)
Location: RAYTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:40:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:40:00 (CST)
Location: RAYTOWN
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Roof damage and broken windows were reported at residences on the east side of Raytown.

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:35:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: LEES SUMMIT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Parts of Lees Summit were pelted with dime to ping-pong ball size hail for as much as 25 minutes.  By the time the hail ended, hailstones nearly covered the ground.

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:43:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:43:00 (CST)
Location: GRANDVIEW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:45:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: BLUE SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:00:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: LEES SUMMIT
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 5K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Trees were downed and windows were blown out as a result of thunderstorm winds in the Lakewood area of Lees Summit.

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:20:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: PITTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 16:03:00 to 26-MAR-00 16:03:00 (CST)
Location: AMITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Hail in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 15:13:00 to 26-MAR-00 15:13:00 (CST)
Location: MARYVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-00 17:30:00 to 26-MAR-00 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: BOONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER