A cold front and upper level storm system, combined to bring severe thunderstorms and heavy rains to the area, in the evening hours of June 15, 2009, through the early morning hours of June 16, 2009. Large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rains with flash flooding, were observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATES, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 22:00:00 to 15-JUN-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERWIN
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Drexel Fire Chief reported a wind gust, estimated to be 90 mph. A house was blown off its foundation.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 21:57:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATES, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 21:57:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICH HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 22:25:00 to 15-JUN-09 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA DUE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 22:12:00 to 15-JUN-09 22:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH LEE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported an estimated wind gust to 70 mph, at Highway 150 and Ward Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 22:27:00 to 15-JUN-09 22:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust was estimated to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 22:25:00 to 15-JUN-09 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON MEM ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A barn was blown down at Highway W and SE 500 Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 22:52:00 to 15-JUN-09 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SZL)WHITEMAN AFB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Whiteman Air Force Base ASOS had a peak wind gust of 50 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 22:00:00 to 15-JUN-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DREXEL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported a mobile home park was hit with winds up to 70 mph. Five trailers were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 23:01:00 to 15-JUN-09 23:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA MONTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 22:45:00 to 15-JUN-09 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 23:10:00 to 15-JUN-09 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDALIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph, and lasted for 10 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 22:30:00 to 15-JUN-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated to 70 mph, knocked down a 3 foot diameter tree on a house.

Lightning in BATES, MISSOURI
From 16-JUN-09 01:36:00 to 16-JUN-09 01:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTLER
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning caused damage to a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 23:07:00 to 15-JUN-09 23:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGGINSVILLE JCT ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Power lines were reported down.

Flash Flood in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 03:15:00 to 15-JUN-09 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was observed on several roads, due to the heavy rains.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 03:30:00 to 15-JUN-09 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Route W was closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 05:45:00 to 15-JUN-09 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OREGON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route T was closed between Forest City and Route O.

Flash Flood in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 23:00:00 to 16-JUN-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OREGON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was running over the road  at 111th Street and Kinsey Creek.

Flash Flood in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 23:15:00 to 16-JUN-09 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was running over Highway E, south of Windsor.

Flash Flood in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 23:15:00 to 16-JUN-09 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water Street is impassable, due to water running over the road.

Flash Flood in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 23:15:00 to 16-JUN-09 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKWATER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water is covering area roads.

Flash Flood in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 23:45:00 to 16-JUN-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDALIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water is reported to cover area roads.

Flash Flood in CASS, MISSOURI
From 16-JUN-09 06:37:00 to 16-JUN-09 12:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DREXEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State Route 18 was closed, due to water over the roadway.

Flash Flood in BATES, MISSOURI
From 16-JUN-09 06:51:00 to 16-JUN-09 12:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRUCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State Route H east of Butler, was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 15-JUN-09 02:09:00 to 15-JUN-09 02:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 111 near the bridge coming out of Forest City was flooded.