Severe thunderstorms associated with a cold pool from an upper level low developed during the early morning hours of May 13th. The storms produced hail, winds up to 60 mph, flooding and three confirmed tornadoes. Tornadoes impacted the communities of Monett, Sparta and Hurley in Missouri. The tornadoes were responsible for destroying one business and damaging at least five others as well as causing minor to moderate damage to two homes, several outbuildings, power poles, high tension utility lines and trees. Heavy rainfall from the storms on the 13th produced flooding across portions of the region as storms developed and moved across a stationary front across the Missouri Ozarks. Several rounds of storms producing heavy rainfall continues the flooding across the region lasting into the 15th before flood waters receded.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 06:19:00 to 13-MAY-10 06:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (UMN)MONETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and blew a trailer on to its side on Farm Road 2020.

Flood in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 14-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 15-MAY-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway C near U.S. 65 remained flooded and impassable to motorists.

Flood in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-10 08:20:00 to 15-MAY-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYNESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple low water crossings were closed due to flooding across the county.

Tornado in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 07:00:00 to 13-MAY-10 07:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service ground survey determined an EF-0 tornado downed numerous trees, destroyed a couple of outbuildings and damaged at least one home as it tracked between Sparta and one mile south of Bruner. The tornado had a maximum width of 200 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 06:30:00 to 13-MAY-10 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 06:26:00 to 13-MAY-10 06:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALENA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree limbs.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-10 09:00:00 to 15-MAY-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route EE was closed due to flooding from 0.43 miles to 0.53 miles east of Route AD.

Flash Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 06:55:00 to 13-MAY-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 83 near the intersection of County Road 190 was water covered.

Flash Flood in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-10 12:00:00 to 15-MAY-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSCOE PASLEY FLD AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road 200 was reported washed out as a result of flood waters.

Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 14-MAY-10 12:35:00 to 15-MAY-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIDELITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported covering the bridge at the intersection of Cedar Road and County Road 130.

Tornado in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 06:00:00 to 13-MAY-10 06:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service ground survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado initially touched down near the Plymouth Hill subdivision...then tracked through the Casino Park area before destroying the Pizza Hut and damaging several other structures. The tornado lifted near the race track on the eastern edge of Monett. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 to 110 mph with a maximum width of 200 yards.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 05:30:00 to 13-MAY-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKAHOE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets were reported as flooded and impassable including the intersection of Zora and Lone Elm Streets.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 07:00:00 to 13-MAY-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYDON SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The intersection of Highways 215 and J was closed briefly due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 07:00:00 to 13-MAY-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A low water crossing on Highway BB east of Highway 135 was closed as a creek escaped its banks.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 05:35:00 to 13-MAY-10 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KLONDIKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large tree limbs of 4 to 5 inches in diameter were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 06:11:00 to 13-MAY-10 06:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power poles were downed inside the city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 05:33:00 to 13-MAY-10 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was reported blown down and blocking Beamon Hollow Road.

Flood in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 14-MAY-10 09:30:00 to 14-MAY-10 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOOLITTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Excessive rainfall caused flash flooding over a section of Highway Y approximately three miles northwest of Rolla. This section of the highway has been closed off to motorists.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 14-MAY-10 10:00:00 to 14-MAY-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported across County Roads 156, 119, 137 and 164. These locations were closed to motorists for several hours.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 14-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 14-MAY-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway C near U.S. 65 was flooded and impassable to motorists.

Flash Flood in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-10 08:00:00 to 15-MAY-10 09:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWLS BEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route NN from Route H to 4.4 miles east of Route H was closed due to flooding.

Lightning in STONE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 14:43:00 to 13-MAY-10 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABESVILLE
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A lightning strike to a residence caused a house fire near Holt Woods Road and Highway 160.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 15:25:00 to 13-MAY-10 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR GAP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were downed and blocking a road in the vicinity of Cedar Gap near Highway 60.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 07:00:00 to 13-MAY-10 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds just east of town.

Tornado in STONE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 06:42:00 to 13-MAY-10 06:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURLEY
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 a weak EF-0 tornado touched down in rural Stone County. Minor damage occurred to a home while numerous trees were destroyed. Wind speeds were estimated at 75 mph. The tornado width was 50 yards and the length was approximately a third of a mile long.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 06:30:00 to 13-MAY-10 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was downed along Prince Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 13-MAY-10 05:45:00 to 13-MAY-10 05:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several cars were blown off the road west of town.  No injuries were reported. A funnel cloud was also reported at the same time.

Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 14-MAY-10 10:00:00 to 15-MAY-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Continued flooding was reported across County Roads 156, 119, 137 and 164.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 14-MAY-10 04:30:00 to 14-MAY-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHOFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway EE and several other low water crossings flooded in the Pleasant Hope area.