Severe thunderstorms were observed across the area, during the afternoon hours of August 7, 2011. A cold front moved southeast across the region, with hail and damaging winds reported.

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:38:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:50:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:58:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGAR CREEK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:59:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:25:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WAUKOMIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Near the Highway 45 and Interstate 435 Highway intersection, a tree was reported blown down. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:38:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE WOODS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up 60 mph, near Lake Waukomis. A few tree limbs were snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:30:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE WOODS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles and trees were reported down. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 14:14:00 to 07-AUG-11 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. Tree branches up to 12 inches in diameter were snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:24:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARRY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. Tree limbs up to 12 inches in diameter were snapped off. A few sheds were also blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 15:18:00 to 07-AUG-11 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Six inch diameter tree branches were snapped off at Martin Warren Elementary School. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:33:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGAR CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:38:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:40:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured at 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:45:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGAR CREEK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 14:23:00 to 07-AUG-11 14:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATES CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. Eight inch in diameter tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 14:40:00 to 07-AUG-11 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGGINSVILLE
Magnitude: 83.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm wind gust was measured at 95 mph, at the Higginsville water plant.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 15:28:00 to 07-AUG-11 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NELSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 15:30:00 to 07-AUG-11 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NELSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread tree damage was reported, with numerous trees reported down. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 14:48:00 to 07-AUG-11 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 65 mph. Several large tree limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 15:25:00 to 07-AUG-11 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDALIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 15:50:00 to 07-AUG-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A barn roof was blown off. Large tree branches were down, and power outages were reported. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 15:20:00 to 07-AUG-11 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. Tree branches up to 3 inches in diameter were snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 16:11:00 to 07-AUG-11 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGHTWAD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph. Several 10 to 12 inch in diameter tree limbs were knocked down. Garage doors were blown in, and part of a metal roof was curled back.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:59:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:25:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:38:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
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, and a 6 inch diameter tree limb was snapped off.

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 14:14:00 to 07-AUG-11 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 13:28:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MCI)KS CITY INTL AR
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Kansas City International Airport, measured a gust to 62 mph.

Hail in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-11 16:14:00 to 07-AUG-11 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGHTWAD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter