A low pressure system over central Illinois intensified rapidly during the early morning hours of May 11. Winds gusts ranged from 45 to 55 mph across the region. There were widespread reports of tree and power line damage. About 50,000 households in the St. Louis Metropolitan area lost power.

Strong Wind in COLE, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in OSAGE, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in ST. LOUIS (C), MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in MARION, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in RALLS, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in PIKE, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in SHELBY, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in BOONE, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in AUDRAIN, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in KNOX, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in LEWIS, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in LEWIS, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in MONROE, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement