A severe thunderstorm ripped across western and central St. Louis County from about 230 to 300 pm causing widespread wind and hail damage. The hail piled up to a foot deep in some areas. Countless trees and powerlines were down across the area. Several homes sustained major damage from fallen trees. Numerous automobiles were also damaged by fallen trees and branches. A Mercedes Benz and BMW automobile dealership in Clayton suffered major hail damage to the cars on the lot. Ten windows were broken on patient rooms at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur. Fortunately there were no injuries.

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:50:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:50:00 (CST)
Location: BRENTWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:50:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:50:00 (CST)
Location: OVERLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:50:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:50:00 (CST)
Location: OLIVETTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:52:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:52:00 (CST)
Location: UNIVERSITY CITY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: DES PERES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:52:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:52:00 (CST)
Location: UNIVERSITY CITY
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: BALLWIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: DES PERES
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: TOWN AND COUNTRY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: MARYLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:30:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:30:00 (CST)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: MARYLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:44:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:44:00 (CST)
Location: KIRKWOOD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: CREVE COEUR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:35:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:35:00 (CST)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:45:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:45:00 (CST)
Location: DES PERES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:45:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:45:00 (CST)
Location: CREVE COEUR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:45:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:45:00 (CST)
Location: CREVE COEUR
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:45:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:45:00 (CST)
Location: TOWN AND COUNTRY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-04 13:50:00 to 25-MAY-04 13:50:00 (CST)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO