A few clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms impacted southern Missouri with large hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes.  The two tornadoes were confirmed by a National Weather Service storm survey over Douglas County, including northern sections of the city of Ava.

Hail in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 05:50:00 to 02-MAY-08 05:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOODLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 03:20:00 to 02-MAY-08 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed several tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 03:24:00 to 02-MAY-08 03:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAUD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed several trees while causing minor damage to an outbuilding at the intersection of Highway J and Highway N.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:39:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORSYTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down from thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 02:50:00 to 02-MAY-08 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 03:08:00 to 02-MAY-08 03:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:33:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLISTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:40:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over several power poles causing power outages across southern Ozark.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:45:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An outbuilding was destroyed by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:45:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm wind gusts caused minor damage to one home.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:58:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRACKEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed an outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 05:02:00 to 02-MAY-08 05:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that straight line winds damaged areas of southwest and central sections of Ava.  These straight line winds caused damage to several businesses located on the square.  Power poles and trees were also heavily damaged.  This same storm eventually produced a tornado on the northern section of Ava.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:34:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIXA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:46:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:52:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADLEYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:57:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDLAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUNER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 05:18:00 to 02-MAY-08 05:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 05:23:00 to 02-MAY-08 05:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWOOD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 05:52:00 to 02-MAY-08 05:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOODLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 05:10:00 to 02-MAY-08 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A few outbuildings were damaged from thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 05:28:00 to 02-MAY-08 05:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACOMB
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts tore a roof off of a business at the intersection of Highway 60 and Highway Y.

Thunderstorm Wind in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 05:40:00 to 02-MAY-08 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOOL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few trees and damaged a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 06:11:00 to 02-MAY-08 06:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHWYE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few tree limbs were blown down from thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 06:15:00 to 02-MAY-08 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AKERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few trees near the Shannondale area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 06:25:00 to 02-MAY-08 06:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEY SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large trees were downed across a section of Highway E.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 06:32:00 to 02-MAY-08 06:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMINENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed large trees across a section of Highway 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 03:48:00 to 02-MAY-08 03:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed a shed and knocked a window out of a school.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 03:52:00 to 02-MAY-08 03:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: (UMN)MONETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree across County Road 1090.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:05:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL KNOB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree across Highway 39.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:05:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few trees were downed along a section of Highway 76.

Thunderstorm Wind in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 05:55:00 to 02-MAY-08 05:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:28:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLISTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts damaged several mobile homes and knocked down large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:28:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few trees over a section of Highway 76.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURDY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 to 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a powerline.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 to 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree across Highway Z.

Thunderstorm Wind in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 to 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRTLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was downed across Highway 142.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:40:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTNUTRIDGE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed two barns and tore a roof off of a mobile home in the Chestnut Ridge area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:20:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles and lines were damaged causing power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:51:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT SHADE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a billboard near the intersection of Highway 65 and Highway F.

Tornado in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 05:02:00 to 02-MAY-08 05:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in the northeast section of Ava.  Wind speeds were estimated at 80 mph.  Damage was limited to trees and minor house damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 03:36:00 to 02-MAY-08 03:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust was measured at the Monett Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:33:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: SGF DOWNTOWN ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:58:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADLEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree across Highway 76.

Tornado in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 04:52:00 to 02-MAY-08 04:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado touched down along Highway AJ approximately one half of a mile east of Highway 76.  The tornado lifted near the intersection of Highway 76 and County Road 508.  Damage from the tornado was limited to numerous trees.