Numerous thunderstorms preceded a strong cold front that moved southeast across the region. The storms organized into lines along outflow boundaries preceding the initial storms. Hail was the primary severe weather type, and there was some isolated wind damage.

Funnel Cloud in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 14:35:00 to 03-APR-07 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A funnel cloud with strong rotation was observed southeast of Perryville along U.S. Highway 61.

Hail in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 15:47:00 to 03-APR-07 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEELYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter-size hail was reported at the intersection of U.S. Highway 67 and Highway 142.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 15:47:00 to 03-APR-07 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEELYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gusts to 60 MPH were estimated at the U.S. Highway 67 junction with Highway 142.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 15:08:00 to 03-APR-07 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARBLE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous tree limbs were down on DD Highway.

Funnel Cloud in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 16:40:00 to 03-APR-07 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIDEON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rotating funnel cloud was reported by a trained spotter.

Hail in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 17:00:00 to 03-APR-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MADRID
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 15:24:00 to 03-APR-07 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIPHAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 14:52:00 to 03-APR-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 15:00:00 to 03-APR-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were blown down.

Hail in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 15:08:00 to 03-APR-07 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARBLE HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 16:13:00 to 03-APR-07 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 16:21:00 to 03-APR-07 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 16:55:00 to 03-APR-07 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees and numerous tree limbs were blown down.

Hail in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 16:10:00 to 03-APR-07 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARBLE HILL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 14:15:00 to 03-APR-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf-ball size hail was reported throughout the community of Freemont. Most of the hail was nickel size.

Hail in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 16:55:00 to 03-APR-07 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 15:15:00 to 03-APR-07 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDRICKSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter-size hail was reported on County Road 415 in the northwest corner of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 16:25:00 to 03-APR-07 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERNIE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees, power lines, and about 10 utility poles were blown down along Highway 25. A utility pole struck a vehicle travelling on the highway. A passenger in the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Twenty spans of 3,400-volt electrical lines were down on the road and vehicles. Other vehicles were blown off the highway. A second person was transported to a local hospital with minor to moderate injuries, and an unspecified number of others sought their own treatment. The highway was shut down overnight and reopened the next morning. Numerous outbuildings, barns, and sheds were damaged in this rural farming area. One person reported seeing irrigation pipes blown into fields and roofs off structures.

Hail in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-07 15:38:00 to 03-APR-07 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter