Between the evening of the 30th and the morning of the 31st, two separate lines of thunderstorms produced significant severe weather across southwest Missouri including damaging wind, large hail, and deadly tornadoes. The first round of storms lifted out of Arkansas late on the evening of the 30th and the second round moved out of western Kansas shortly before daybreak on the 31st.

Hail in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 09:05:00 to 31-DEC-10 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 08:42:00 to 31-DEC-10 08:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRACKEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 08:07:00 to 31-DEC-10 08:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURNERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 07:55:00 to 31-DEC-10 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIXA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 02:04:00 to 31-DEC-10 02:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 01:31:00 to 31-DEC-10 01:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRYNOB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 00:55:00 to 31-DEC-10 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIANGUA JCT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 01:10:00 to 31-DEC-10 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A lightning strike struck a large two story home just north of Lebanon.  The resultant fire burned down the home and was a complete lost.

Hail in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 09:10:00 to 31-DEC-10 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Funnel Cloud in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 10:16:00 to 31-DEC-10 10:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHWYE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a funnel cloud one mile north of Rolla.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 09:25:00 to 31-DEC-10 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN MTN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operator reported structure damage 5 miles north of Dawson.

Funnel Cloud in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 09:32:00 to 31-DEC-10 09:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCKHORN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was a funnel cloud reported south of Buckhorn near the intersection of Highway 17 and Cannon Range Road.

Tornado in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 00:18:00 to 31-DEC-10 00:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUNER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado. The width of the tornado varied from 50 to 250 yards wide starting in Christian County and continuing into Webster County. The estimated wind speeds ranged from 80 to 105 miles per hour. One trailer home was spun 180 degrees and displaced 150 yards.  A large barn was severely damaged, losing its roof with several collapsed walls.  There were numerous trees snapped and uprooted. There were many trees blown down across roadways along the damage path. There were numerous outbuildings damaged and destroyed.

Tornado in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 09:43:00 to 31-DEC-10 10:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOODLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 90.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team determined that a tornado occurred over Fort Leonard Wood. Numerous homes were destroyed on the east side of the base. Several homes suffered complete wall damage. A total of 159 homes were damaged with 41 destroyed and 32 others with significant damage. Extensive to moderate damage occurred to numerous military training areas, moderate damage occurred to installation utility systems, and extensive damage occurred in one installation family housing area. The water treatment plant on the base was severely damage which completely lost its second level of the building. The tornado disrupted the base's power supply system, shut off the water system, and damaged gas lines on the base.

Tornado in STONE, MISSOURI
From 30-DEC-10 23:19:00 to 30-DEC-10 23:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE EYE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Stone County Office of Emergency Management surveyed damage from a tornado approximately three miles south-southeast of Lampe.  There was minor damage to one frame home and one mobile home.  There was damage to two large farm gas tanks, a stock trailer, and an outbuilding.  The peak wind speeds were estimated at 65 miles per hour.

Tornado in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 10:06:00 to 31-DEC-10 10:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLA DOWNTOWN ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team determined that an EF-3 tornado occurred north of Rolla. The heaviest damage occurred between state Highway E and County Road 8040. Two single wide mobile homes were completely destroyed with debris thrown upstream while the frames were detached. Two fatalities occurred in one of these homes. A two story home had all but its interior walls destroyed. Several cars were thrown with one vehicle thrown over the destroyed home. Minor to moderate roof and tree damage occurred at various locations near the starting point to Highway 63 north of Rolla. There was primarily tree damage between Highway 63 and Highway 68.

Hail in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 09:05:00 to 31-DEC-10 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTVILLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 02:04:00 to 31-DEC-10 02:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a 65 mile per hour wind gust.

Tornado in POLK, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 08:37:00 to 31-DEC-10 08:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survry team determined that an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down and caused an intermittent damage path. The path extended from near the intersection of Country Roads 155 and 430 to near the intersection of County Roads 170 and 420. The damage from this tornado was sparse due to its weak intensity and it tracked mainly across open fields. Three structures suffered minor damage, including a portion of a roof removed from one home.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 01:36:00 to 31-DEC-10 01:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laclede County Emergency Management Office estimated a 60 mile per hour wind gust.

Tornado in STONE, MISSOURI
From 30-DEC-10 23:26:00 to 30-DEC-10 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The NWS storm survey revealed that a strong EF-1 tornado impacted the eastern shore line of the Highway DD peninsula. This tornado crossed six different coves, damaging or destroying 11 boat docks.  There were approximately 25 boats that were either damaged or destroyed.  Approximately 60 homes experienced minor to moderate roof damage. One well built brick home had lost its entire roof. This home was located in the Trails End community.  The peak wind speeds were estimated at 110 miles per hour.

Tornado in STONE, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 00:17:00 to 31-DEC-10 00:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOTCH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado touched down along the southern point of the Indian Point peninsula.  The tornado impacted a neighborhood with frame homes prior to damaging the eastern shore ling of the peninsula. Four coves were affected by this tornado damaging approximately six boat docks and four boats .  These boat docks had mainly open slips. There was damaged to one boat dock at Rock Lane Resort. The peak wind speeds were estimated at 70 miles per hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONE, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 00:35:00 to 31-DEC-10 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOTCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported power flashes near Branson West via of the local media.

Tornado in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 10:16:00 to 31-DEC-10 10:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEATON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The NWS survey team determined that the EF-1 tornado that touched down and caused two fatalities near Lecoma in Dent County tracked into southern Phelps County where it enlarged to around a quarter mile wide near County Road 179.  The tornado ended around County Road 154 as an EF-0 about 50 yards wide. The tornado downed several trees and damaged power lines in Phelps County.

Tornado in STONE, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 07:50:00 to 31-DEC-10 07:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE EYE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado touched down in Carrol County, Arkansas and moved into Stone County, Missouri.  This tornado caused damage near an open field southwest of the intersection of Highway 86 and Highway 13 north of Blue Eye.  The tornado knocked down several trees while destroying a carport at a residence. The tornado lifted as it was crossing Highway 13. The peak wind speeds were estimated at 65 miles per hour.

Tornado in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 00:31:00 to 31-DEC-10 00:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLGA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team confirmed the EF-1 tornado that touched down in Christian County diminished to EF-0 intensity as it tracked into Webster County. There were numerous trees uprooted and outbuildings damaged.

Tornado in DENT, MISSOURI
From 31-DEC-10 10:12:00 to 31-DEC-10 10:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LECOMA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 450.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The NWS survey team determined that an EF-1 tornado occurred.  The tornado was estimated to be 100 yards wide along County Road 2050 near Lecoma with estimated winds of 90 to 100 mph. The tornado tracked approximately 1.5 miles before entering into rural Phelps County. Several structures had extensive damage or were destroyed along its path including a mobile home near Lecoma where 2 fatalities occurred.