A strong cold front moved through the area during the morning hours of April 2, 2010. This cold front generated a line of strong to severe thunderstorms. There were numerous reports of damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENTRY, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:30:00 to 02-APR-10 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A machine shed was severely damaged, in thunderstorm wind gusts estimated up to 60 mph. Some of the debris was carried a half mile downwind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENTRY, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:33:00 to 02-APR-10 09:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINHOOK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A barn roof was reported to be peeled off.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 08:55:00 to 02-APR-10 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were reported down at I-29 and Highway 92.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 08:55:00 to 02-APR-10 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MCI)KS CITY INTL AR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Kansas City International Airport had signs with concrete bases blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 10:07:00 to 02-APR-10 10:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON KAUFMAN AR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A farm building roof collapsed from thunderstorm winds, estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:45:00 to 02-APR-10 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESPORT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds were estimated up to 80 mph. Sheds were reported overturned.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:40:00 to 02-APR-10 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLATIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A chimney was reported collapsed and several roofs were blown off buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:05:00 to 02-APR-10 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAIN VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs were reported down with power out. Lawn furniture was blown across the street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 10:07:00 to 02-APR-10 10:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The west side of a truck shop, on the north side of town was destroyed. There was also roof damage and multiple tree limbs down, reported across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:50:00 to 02-APR-10 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous buildings were reported to have lost roof vents in town. Numerous sheds were also blown over throughout Bethany.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 08:53:00 to 02-APR-10 08:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A telephone pole was snapped in two, at High Grove Road and Raytown Road in Blue Springs, near the entrance of O'Donnell Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 08:45:00 to 02-APR-10 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust was estimated around 60 mph, near the I-29 and Highway 92 intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 08:57:00 to 02-APR-10 08:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MCI)KS CITY INTL AR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated up to 70 mph, caused three semi tractor trailers to be blown over, at the intersection of I-29 and Mexico Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 08:48:00 to 02-APR-10 08:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds were estimated near 70 mph. Tree limbs were broken and small trees were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:00:00 to 02-APR-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown over, in winds estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 08:46:00 to 02-APR-10 08:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MCI)KS CITY INTL AR
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm wind gust was measured at 62 mph, at the Kansas City International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 08:58:00 to 02-APR-10 08:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNITY VLG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large piece of sheet metal was blown across I-470, and two cars were blown off the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 08:45:00 to 02-APR-10 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MISSOURI CITY
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts to 85 mph were estimated in Missouri City. Numerous tree  limbs were snapped and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:38:00 to 02-APR-10 09:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLATIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Boats were reported to be blown over at Lake Viking.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 10:00:00 to 02-APR-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAREDO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An abandoned mobile home had a roof blown off, with debris scattered about 100 yards. Several tree limbs were snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 10:00:00 to 02-APR-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A metal flag pole was bent over by thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 mph. A large tree was snapped off on Highway 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:00:00 to 02-APR-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGHAM HGT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunerstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:01:00 to 02-APR-10 09:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEES SUMMIT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:25:00 to 02-APR-10 09:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LATHROP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 mph were estimated in downtown Lathrop.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:35:00 to 02-APR-10 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Semi tractor trailer was blown off the road, near the junction of Highway 36 and Highway 13 in Hamilton.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:10:00 to 02-APR-10 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSBORN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ten power poles were snapped off along Highway 36 near Osborn.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:00:00 to 02-APR-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOWER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds were estimated to gust near 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 02-APR-10 09:45:00 to 02-APR-10 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLATIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A barn was blown down along Business Highway 6. A two foot diameter tree was also uprooted.