An early morning line of storms developed across south central Kansas. This line of storms, developed into a Bow Echo, which raced northeast at speeds in excess of 50 mph, into the greater Kansas City metropolitan area and surrounding communities, early on the morning of May 2, 2008. The Bow Echo generated hurricane force winds, which brought widespread wind damage, to areas from Olathe Kansas, northeast through Kansas City, to Brookfield in north central Missouri. As the Bow Echo moved through Kansas City, it spun up a couple of tornadoes along the apex, or nose, of its leading edge. One EF3 tornado moved across the north side of Gladstone, while the other EF2 tornado moved through an area just northwest of Liberty. However, most of the damage was due to the strong straight line winds, that were also occurring along the apex of the Bow Echo. Gladstone reported 20 homes destroyed, 280 homes with damage, and 19 businesses damaged. North Kansas City had 4 homes destroyed, and 117 damaged. Independence had 13 homes and two businesses badly damaged. Six people were injured and damage was in the millions of dollars.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 00:55:00 to 02-MAY-08 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 02:37:00 to 02-MAY-08 02:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were downed with power outages reported near Swan lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH KANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down and power out at 23rd Street and Burlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:06:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY MITCHELL ARP
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:05:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGHAM HGT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 00:52:00 to 02-MAY-08 00:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:05:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

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

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:20:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:05:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:47:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAYMER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:45:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIRABILE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage was reported to a trailer.

Flood in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 14:48:00 to 02-MAY-08 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAIRSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Big Creek near Blairstown crested at 20.16 feet, or 0.16 feet above flood stage.

Flood in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 13:35:00 to 03-MAY-08 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: URICH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The South Grand River near Urich crested at 25.82 feet, or 1.82 feet above flood stage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:28:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were downed with power outages reported across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:47:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 00:50:00 to 02-MAY-08 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAYCOMO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reports widespread house damage around Cookingham and Stark. Several windows were blown out.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:14:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Shed from a neighbor was reported to be blown into yard. Numerous trees were reported downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 00:54:00 to 02-MAY-08 00:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous 5 to 6 inch diameter trees and power lines down. Five empty train cars were blown over near Interstate 635.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 00:55:00 to 02-MAY-08 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Semi was blown on its side, on Interstate 29 near Waukomis.

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:10:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMORE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:59:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAYMER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Tornado in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 00:56:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY MITCHELL ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF3 tornado developed along the apex of a bow echo, and touched down northwest of Liberty at 12:56 am CST. The tornado tracked east-northeast for nearly one mile before dissipating at 1:00 am. Four homes were destroyed and 117 suffered damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:15:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEARNEY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:15:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reports of power outages on the north side of Blue Springs to Independence, due to downed power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 00:50:00 to 02-MAY-08 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:06:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGAR CREEK
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 00:53:00 to 02-MAY-08 00:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MCI)KS CITY INTL AR
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 00:59:00 to 02-MAY-08 00:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MCI)KS CITY INTL AR
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tornado in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:03:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GASHLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF2 tornado developed along a bow echo and touched down at 1:03 am in Gladstone. It then traveled northeast and dissipated at 1:08 am.
Numerous homes and businesses suffered damage or total loss.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Extensive damage to a business near Highway 291 and 23rd Street. Also power poles and lines were downed. Fifty three homes suffered minor to major damage, mainly to roofs and windows.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of trees and downed power lines near fire stations 2 and 5. Roof damage and trees through windows in homes were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 01:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-08 00:50:00 to 02-MAY-08 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed and widespread power outages reported, due to downed power lines. Communications was lost through much of Riverside.