Another round of severe weather swept across western Missouri on July 2, 2008. The storm system brought large hail, damaging winds, and flooding. A long duration severe weather event began across the Kansas City Metro area as a cluster of HP Supercells, produced up to baseball sized hail, as well as small bowing segments, producing damaging straight line winds, across many areas of the metro. In addition, torrential rainfall of upward of 6.50 inches fell across portions of the city, resulting in major flash flooding across Platte and Jackson counties. Wind damage also occurred across portions of Holt and Buchanan counties, associated with a bowing segment.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 21:15:00 to 03-JUL-08 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOBERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many roads and underpasses are reported to be flooded in Moberly.

Flash Flood in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 21:30:00 to 03-JUL-08 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE WOODS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads are flooded, with water rescues from vehicles, needed around Highway 45 and Highway 9. Also a bridge over Walnut Creek was overtopped. At least 20 homes, also had up to 18 inches of water in their basements.

Flash Flood in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:57:00 to 03-JUL-08 01:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two feet of water was reported to have covered numerous roads, and included the closing of Highway 45.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 20:31:00 to 03-JUL-08 02:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One foot of water was reported on the inside lane of Interstate 70 near Prospect.

Flash Flood in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 20:31:00 to 03-JUL-08 02:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Cross Road in Parkville was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 20:58:00 to 03-JUL-08 02:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOBERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over the road, along South Morley Street and Rollins Street. Cars were reported stalled in this area.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:46:00 to 03-JUL-08 01:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGAR CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One to two feet of water was over Chouteau Trafficway near Front Street.

Flash Flood in RAY, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 20:16:00 to 03-JUL-08 02:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over the road on Highway D east of Lawson.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 21:31:00 to 03-JUL-08 03:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over the road on Highway M, between Highway 65 and Highway YY.

Hail in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 16:25:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILLICOTHE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 20:41:00 to 02-JUL-08 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMERON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:04:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:13:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:19:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEES SUMMIT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Flood in ADAIR, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 20:18:00 to 03-JUL-08 02:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOEFFLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over Highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:30:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAIN VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 21:30:00 to 03-JUL-08 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around two inches of rain caused major street flooding in Riverside. All creeks were reported full and one vehicle was stranded on Highway 9 and Horizons Parkway. Northbound West Platte Road was closed due to mud flow from bluffs and construction sites. Vandepopulier Road and Mattox Road were closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:21:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:23:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEES SUMMIT ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:35:00 to 03-JUL-08 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding was reported in the areas of Highways 24, 7, and 78.

Hail in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 16:28:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILLICOTHE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 17:49:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 17:55:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 02-JUL-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in LINN, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 18:32:00 to 02-JUL-08 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy Rain in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 22:30:00 to 02-JUL-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIFFANY SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy Rain in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 20:45:00 to 02-JUL-08 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WAUKOMIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:19:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE SPGS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs up to 8 inches in diameter were blown down, by winds estimated up to 65 mph.

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 17:20:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 17:23:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 18:35:00 to 02-JUL-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:16:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:04:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORBORNE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:30:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OREGON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 19:25:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OREGON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power poles were snapped and blown down, and many large trees were blown
down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 20:30:00 to 02-JUL-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN ANTONIO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree limbs were downed and one 30 inch diameter tree was uprooted.

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 17:25:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 17:27:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 17:37:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few golfball sized hailstones were noted at city hall.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 21:00:00 to 02-JUL-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOBERLY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 15 trees were reported uprooted or damaged around Moberly.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 18:52:00 to 02-JUL-08 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds gusted to 78 mph with a 12 inch diameter tree, snapped near the intersections of Mill and Cherry Streets.

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-JUL-08 17:47:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter