Damaging winds and large hail were observed over portions of the Missouri Ozarks during the morning hours of 8 March.  A roof on an elementary school in Fair Grove was completely destroyed.  Meanwhile, another roof of a business in Climax Springs was also destroyed from the straight line winds.  Other roof and tree damage occurred in several other locations across the Ozarks.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:17:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS TIMBERS
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:20:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SACVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:35:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZWANZIG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 06:28:00 to 08-MAR-09 06:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: RITCHEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 06:28:00 to 08-MAR-09 06:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAMOND SHEPERD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 06:29:00 to 08-MAR-09 06:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:05:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURDY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:16:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLARD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:17:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRISTOE
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 05:45:00 to 08-MAR-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 05:45:00 to 08-MAR-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHELL CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 06:02:00 to 08-MAR-09 06:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 06:22:00 to 08-MAR-09 06:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:50:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY MT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed a barn along Highway W.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:58:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that 70 mph straight line winds damaged a building and several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 08:20:00 to 08-MAR-09 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODHOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts damaged a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 08:24:00 to 08-MAR-09 08:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: AGNES
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm wind gusts damaged a home near the intersection of Highway O and County Road 181.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 08:38:00 to 08-MAR-09 08:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGAR SPGS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts caused damage to a garage along with several trees and fenses.  Numerous roofs were damaged with windows blown out of several buildings.

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:50:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 08:11:00 to 08-MAR-09 08:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRYNOB
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:21:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts wrapped a trampoline around some power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:27:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANDLEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:30:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR GROVE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The Upper Elementary school roof was pealed off.  A National Weather Service storm revealed that this damage was the result of straight line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 07:45:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIMAX SPGS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that straight line winds tore a roof off of a boat dock company just south of Climax Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 06:30:00 to 08-MAR-09 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OHIO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Highway A approximately four miles west of its intersection with Highway 13.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 08:38:00 to 08-MAR-09 08:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGAR SPGS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm wind gusts tore a metal roof off of a business in Edgar Springs.  Several trees were damaged along with a window that was blown out of a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 08-MAR-09 08:47:00 to 08-MAR-09 08:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANZANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few trees.