A supercellular severe thunderstorm tracked northeast across Bollinger and Cape Girardeau Counties, producing several tornadoes and hail up to golf ball size. Other severe thunderstorms north of the supercell's path produced damaging wind gusts and large hail.

Tornado in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 19:31:00 to 06-MAY-03 19:33:00 (CST)
Location: BURFORDVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

An old farmhouse was partially destroyed, with the kitchen still standing but the rest of the house flattened. A nearby barn was destroyed. Numerous trees were blown down.

Hail in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 18:56:00 to 06-MAY-03 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: MARBLE HILL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Tornado in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 19:18:00 to 06-MAY-03 19:18:00 (CST)
Location: MARBLE HILL
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Damage was mainly to trees. A barn/outbuilding was damaged or destroyed.

Tornado in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 19:04:00 to 06-MAY-03 19:06:00 (CST)
Location: GRASSY
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A mobile home, a house, and a barn was destroyed. Most of the damage was on County Road 702. Peak winds were estimated around 130 MPH.

Hail in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 19:30:00 to 06-MAY-03 19:40:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The hail accumulated to a depth of an inch or two.

Hail in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 19:41:00 to 06-MAY-03 19:41:00 (CST)
Location: SILVER LAKE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tornado in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 19:45:00 to 06-MAY-03 19:50:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSON
Tornado F-scale: F3
Property damage: 12M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado touched down at the intersection of Highway 34 and Business Loop I-55 in Jackson, then moved northeast across downtown Jackson and the Bent Creek Golf Course. The damage path ended about 300 yards short of Interstate 55. Several trees blocked Interstate 55 near Jackson. Peak tornado winds were estimated near 180 MPH. The police and fire headquarters building was near the beginning of the damage path. The roof was blown off the building and windows were blown out, allowing rain to flood the building and cause extensive damage. The hazardous materials trailer and communications van were overturned. City police and fire operations were moved to alternate quarters. Streets were blocked by flipped cars and downed trees and power lines. Numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted. The roofs and some walls were torn off many buildings and homes, as well as a school in downtown Jackson. About 200 structures in Jackson received at least some degree of damage. Approximately 22 homes were destroyed, 43 received major damage, and 140 received minor damage. Of those, six were mobile homes and four were apartment buildings. Three businesses were destroyed, including a bakery. Four other businesses had major damage, including a storage company and a woodworking business. Two injured persons were treated and released from a local hospital. One family safely took shelter in their basement while baseball size hail battered the kitchen floor of their unroofed home, and a small sports car landed in their living room. Twenty gas leaks caused by the tornado were repaired within 6 hours. Power was restored to all but 30 homes within 48 hours.

Tornado in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 20:11:00 to 06-MAY-03 20:18:00 (CST)
Location: CAPE GIRARDEAU
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado touched down about 2 miles southeast of Oriole, south of Highway V. It moved northeast to along Highway 177 in the Trail of Tears State Park area. Numerous trees were blown down, including some on structures. A rental home was destroyed. At least one other house and metal buildings were damaged. Several sheds or barns were destroyed. Peak winds in the tornado were estimated near 80 MPH.

Hail in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 20:00:00 to 06-MAY-03 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: FRUITLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 20:00:00 to 06-MAY-03 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 70 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 20:05:00 to 06-MAY-03 20:05:00 (CST)
Location: BIEHLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-03 19:50:00 to 06-MAY-03 19:50:00 (CST)
Location: ALTENBURG
Magnitude: 70 EG
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Eight power poles were blown down or damaged. Numerous trees were uprooted. The damage area was about 2 to 3 miles long and around 100 feet wide.