Thunderstorms organized into lines and bows that produced widespread damaging winds. A shortwave trough over the central and southern high Plains moved northeast through the Mid-Mississippi Valley into the upper Great Lakes. A surface low attendant to this system moved from west central Missouri northeast to north of St. Louis. The trailing cold front advanced southeast across the Lower Ohio Valley and served as the primary focus for thunderstorms.

Tornado in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 18:55:00 to 19-APR-11 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Many trees were snapped and uprooted. A barn was destroyed. The tornado occurred near/along a path of straight-line wind damage. Peak winds were near 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 20:55:00 to 19-APR-11 20:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARMA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

At Parma, winds estimated around 60 mph blew a portion of roof off the community center. One section of brick wall was blown down on a building being demolished. Several homes had shingle damage. A metal building had the door blown off. Near Matthews, a couple of grain bins were damaged or destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 19:16:00 to 19-APR-11 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs were blown down in various places.

Hail in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 18:36:00 to 19-APR-11 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm Wind in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 19:07:00 to 19-APR-11 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIPHAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two trees fell on a feeder line on U.S. Highway 160, knocking out power to 750 customers.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 18:46:00 to 19-APR-11 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSINORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A feeder line between Ellsinore and Van Buren was knocked down.

Heavy Rain in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 19:08:00 to 19-APR-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN BUREN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One foot of water was over Highway 329 between Ellsinore and Van Buren.

Tornado in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 20:27:00 to 19-APR-11 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDLES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tornado was chased by trained spotters. During a brief touchdown, large tree limbs were blown down. A window was blown out of a house. Trees and power lines were down. Peak winds were estimated near 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 18:25:00 to 19-APR-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIEDMONT MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The automated observing system at the Piedmont airport measured a wind gust to 66 mph. A hangar building at the airport was damaged. The doors were damaged, along with one plane in the hangar. Widespread damage occurred in and around Piedmont. Trees and power lines were blown down, and power poles were down.

Hail in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 18:25:00 to 19-APR-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIEDMONT MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 20:29:00 to 19-APR-11 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAFFEE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 21:16:00 to 19-APR-11 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 18:47:00 to 19-APR-11 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on the west side of the community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 18:55:00 to 19-APR-11 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SITZKE STORE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated from 70 to 75 mph in a wide area, mainly north and west of Marble Hill. Widespread damage to trees and power lines occurred. The roofs were damaged on some homes. A tree went through the roof of a house on Highway Y off Route 34. Many sheds were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 20:20:00 to 19-APR-11 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDLES
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 21:00:00 to 19-APR-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITING
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The wind occurred along the New Madrid/Mississippi County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 21:50:00 to 19-APR-11 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTAGEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated a wind gust to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 19:25:00 to 19-APR-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPE GIRARDEAU
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was major roof damage to a high school on the city limits. The hvac unit was blown off the roof. A 30-by-120 foot section of roof was peeled off down to the rafters.

Tornado in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 18:43:00 to 19-APR-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLUBB
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were uprooted south of Highway 34 and west of Highway C. A rotational damage path of uprooted oaks and snapped cedars and pines was noted northeast of the intersection of Highways 34 and C. The peak winds of about 105 mph were noted along Highway M about a mile north of Highway 34. The tornado then crossed into heavily forested conservation land. The average path width was about 300 yards.

Hail in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 18:24:00 to 19-APR-11 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN BUREN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 19:29:00 to 19-APR-11 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CGI)CAPE GIRARDEAU
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind gusted to 58 mph at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. A number of tree limbs were down in Cape Girardeau. Small trees were uprooted in a city park.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 19:08:00 to 19-APR-11 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAISY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines, along with some outbuildings, were blown down. A barn was blown over near the intersection of Highways B and AA. Many roads were blocked and impassable. A trailer was destroyed on Highway E about a mile west of Interstate 55.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 19:05:00 to 19-APR-11 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In Perryville, widespread damage occurred to trees and some buildings. An apartment building formerly used as a nursing home was heavily damaged or destroyed. The roof was blown off, and one of the walls collapsed. One person was injured when a portion of the roof collapsed on him. Two pets were killed. Sixteen families were displaced. Perryville police received 500 other calls during the first hour after the storm. The roof of an economic development building was blown off. Many homes suffered roof damage. Many roads were littered with roof and tree debris. Several city schools were damaged, including the roofs of the senior high school and elementary school gym. Windows were broken in several buildings. Athletic fields and storage sheds were damaged. About 50 utility poles were destroyed. Elsewhere around the county, trees blocked numerous state and county roads. Due to thunderstorm winds, an 18-wheeler rolled over on Interstate 55 northbound at mile marker 133. The driver was freed by rescue crews and transported to a hospital with minor injuries. Traffic was stopped on the interstate for two hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 20:29:00 to 19-APR-11 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAFFEE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage was especially severe on the north end of Chaffee, where numerous large trees were uprooted. Two of the trees landed on houses and a vehicle. A utility pole was downed on Highway 77, and another pole was downed on a side street. A couple of streets were blocked by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 19-APR-11 18:36:00 to 19-APR-11 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In Silva, a pontoon boat, two vehicles, and a carport were damaged. The 26-foot pontoon boat was lifted off a trailer and flipped over. The carport was blown about one-eighth of a mile. The two vehicles received minor damage from the airborne objects. Shingles were blown off a garage and shed. Large trees were blown down. U.S. Highway 67 was blocked by downed power lines.