A large squall line of thunderstorms impacted all locations of extreme southeast Kansas and the Missouri Ozarks.  Several locations experienced severe weather, mainly in the form of damaging straight line winds.  However, two brief tornadoes occurred in McDonald and Barry counties.  Meanwhile, there were a few observations of large hail and flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:59:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over a power pole and blew tin off of a barn near Wasola.

Thunderstorm Wind in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:30:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts damaged a roof of a church south of Wasola along Highway 5.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:25:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILOAM SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof of a home was damaged from thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 11:53:00 to 27-DEC-08 11:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKAWAY BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power poles were knocked over from thunderstorm wind gusts.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:31:00 to 27-DEC-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several creeks and small streams flooded low lying areas within the city of Springfield.

Flash Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 11:41:00 to 27-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A section of Highway 32 was flooded due to excessive rainfall.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 10:53:00 to 27-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Excessive rain caused several areas of Neosho to flood.  Roads were closed off in the north and central sections of Neosho.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:20:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHWYE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 15:19:00 to 27-DEC-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Excessive rain caused widespread flooding across portions of Miller County.  Two bridges were washed out from swift moving flood water.

Flash Flood in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 15:08:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded near Highway 60 at the Dunn Exit.

Flash Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 14:11:00 to 27-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several low water crossings became flooded and impassable to motorists due to excessive rainfall.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 13:41:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Excessive rainfall caused several city streets to flood.  This urban flooding led to water running into one home.

Thunderstorm Wind in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 13:10:00 to 27-DEC-08 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCAR
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 14:18:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOODY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 11:45:00 to 27-DEC-08 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKAWAY BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked a tree over on a house.  Only very minor damage occurred from the fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONE, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 11:30:00 to 27-DEC-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree fell into some power line along Highway H.

Tornado in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 09:26:00 to 27-DEC-08 09:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PULASKIFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down along Highway 97 north of Pulaskifield.  A roof of a barn was destroyed while tree damage also occurred.  Wind speeds were estimated at 70 mph.

Tornado in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 09:16:00 to 27-DEC-08 09:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWELL
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 briefly touched down along Highway E approximately two miles north of Powell.  Damage was confined to trees in this area.  Wind speeds were estimated at 70 mph.

Flash Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 17:55:00 to 27-DEC-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Excessive rain caused flooding across County Road 2320.

Flash Flood in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Urban flooding in Rolla led to water running in a few homes.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 14:36:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Excessive rain caused a few city streets in Ozark to flood.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 09:03:00 to 27-DEC-08 09:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODMAN
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 10:04:00 to 27-DEC-08 10:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 11:20:00 to 27-DEC-08 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT SHADE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds damaged several trees in the Walnut Shade area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:15:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOOLITTLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:15:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHWYE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:41:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in DENT, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 13:10:00 to 27-DEC-08 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANUTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree across the intersection of Highway O and Highway OO.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:15:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds gusts damaged the roof of an outbuilding.  There was also a tree knocked over.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:18:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees and power poles were knocked down from severe thunderstorm winds gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:30:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN GROVE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts completely destroyed a shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 13:50:00 to 27-DEC-08 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROUND SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were knocked over and damaged from severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 13:50:00 to 27-DEC-08 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROUND SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were knocked over and damaged from severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 14:55:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMINENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were knocked over from thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 09:17:00 to 27-DEC-08 09:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 09:26:00 to 27-DEC-08 09:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Hail in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHWYE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 10:30:00 to 27-DEC-08 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIGGINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts damaged siding and the gutters on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:06:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:11:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over trees in an area near the intersection of Highway Y and Highway 38.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 12:18:00 to 27-DEC-08 12:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees and power poles were knocked over from severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

Flash Flood in DENT, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 14:01:00 to 27-DEC-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Excessive rain caused several city streets to flood in Salem.  Creeks also flooded low areas across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 27-DEC-08 09:20:00 to 27-DEC-08 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were damaged and a few roofs lost shingles from severe thunderstorm wind gusts.