Eleven tornadoes and significant flash flooding occurred in response to several clusters of thunderstorms impacting the Missouri Ozarks.  The ground was saturated from record rainfall in both the months of February and March.

Tornado in POLK, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 16:06:00 to 31-MAR-08 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIN TOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado damaged a home, a barn, and power poles in rural southeast Polk County.

Tornado in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 09:33:00 to 31-MAR-08 09:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A trained spotter witnessed a brief tornado touchdown in rural central Vernon County.

Flash Flood in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 16:45:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOOLITTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 16:45:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in DENT, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 16:45:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOBSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Tornado in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 09:09:00 to 31-MAR-08 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBATROSS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado damaged a hay barn and snapped a few power poles approximately two miles south of Miller.

Tornado in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 12:48:00 to 31-MAR-08 12:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SENECA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado is an extension of the Ottawa County, Oklahoma tornado.  A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-1 tornado impacted sections of western Newton County.  Several outbuildings were damaged and destroyed along with damage to several trees.

Tornado in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 10:59:00 to 31-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO SPGS ARPT
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 caused minor damage to a barn.  Several trees were uprooted and snapped near the barn.

Tornado in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 16:12:00 to 31-MAR-08 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLHOLT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado caused minor damage to a turkey barn.

Flash Flood in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 16:22:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 16:10:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Tornado in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 12:59:00 to 31-MAR-08 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELFAST
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-1 tornado impacted northern sections of the city of Neosho.  Ten homes were damaged, three homes were destroyed, and one business was damaged.

Tornado in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 16:47:00 to 31-MAR-08 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH FORK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in South Fork.  A barn housing a camping unit was destroyed.

Tornado in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 08:48:00 to 31-MAR-08 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-1 tornado damaged three homes and snapped several trees in rural southern Hickory County.

Tornado in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 13:46:00 to 31-MAR-08 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-2 tornado caused damage to several homes and businesses on the north side of Lebanon.  A bus was also overturned at Esther Elemetary School.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 14:15:00 to 31-MAR-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 14:50:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPERINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flood in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT SHADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This is a continuation of the flash flooding over Taney County.  Lake Taneycomo and Turkey Creek continued to flood lowlands near these streams for periods ranging from several days to over two months.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 15:49:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGRIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 11:51:00 to 31-MAR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOTESBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 12:45:00 to 31-MAR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Hail in POLK, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 10:08:00 to 31-MAR-08 10:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HOPE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 12:14:00 to 31-MAR-08 12:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPLIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 15:30:00 to 31-MAR-08 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ZION
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 15:45:00 to 31-MAR-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 16:56:00 to 31-MAR-08 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PLAINS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 12:45:00 to 31-MAR-08 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMANSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 14:13:00 to 31-MAR-08 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 08:48:00 to 31-MAR-08 08:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEAUBLEAU
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed power lines and poles along Highway O.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 11:06:00 to 31-MAR-08 11:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO SPGS ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that straight line winds damaged several outbuildings and a camper.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 13:37:00 to 31-MAR-08 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIGHTMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 13:41:00 to 31-MAR-08 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds caused minor damage to the Race Brothers store and a church on Highway 37 near the city limits. A tractor trailer container was also turned on its side.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 14:10:00 to 31-MAR-08 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Straight line winds downed large limbs around Parkview High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 16:54:00 to 31-MAR-08 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRCH TREE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds blew a mobile home off of its foundation.

Flash Flood in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 11:45:00 to 31-MAR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 11:47:00 to 31-MAR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPLINGER MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Tornado in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 13:17:00 to 31-MAR-08 13:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOOSE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-2 tornado impacted a section of Dallas County, including the city of Buffalo.  Approximately 40 homes were heavily damaged or destroyed, and three people were injured.  The path of destruction extended over an industrial plant and flipped airplanes at the Buffalo Airport. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 120 mph.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 15:30:00 to 31-MAR-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall.  Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March.  One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers.  Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.