Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms occurred in the warm sector of a low pressure system over central Missouri. The air mass in the warm sector was very unstable, with afternoon mixed-layer cape values in the 2500 to 4000 j/kg range. A 65 to 75 knot mid level jet was located across Arkansas, with the nose of the jet moving into western Kentucky. This feature enhanced the lift and strong deep-layer shear already in place, creating an environment very favorable for supercells and tornadoes. A 40 to 55 knot low level jet across eastern Arkansas moved into western Kentucky during the evening, resulting in a long-track strong tornado.

Hail in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 15:21:00 to 25-MAY-11 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Debris from a nearby tornado was falling from the sky along with the hail.

Tornado in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 15:37:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILL SPG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado was not on the ground for the whole path length. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped, especially along Highway U between Highway B and FF. Mainly tree damage occurred to the southwest of that area. Along Highway 34, two outbuildings were destroyed and a small covered bridge on private property was destroyed. There was minor soffit damage to another house along Highway 34. Only a few trees were damaged to the northeast of this area. A few power poles were snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph. The average path width was 100 yards.

Hail in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 15:42:00 to 25-MAY-11 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIPHAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 17:29:00 to 25-MAY-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILBOURN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 17:59:00 to 25-MAY-11 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAYLOR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 16:14:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a brief touchdown.

Hail in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 14:53:00 to 25-MAY-11 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 16:20:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEELYVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A barn was destroyed. Debris from the barn was blown against the farmhouse.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 15:57:00 to 25-MAY-11 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An antenna was blown over. Small tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 16:35:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large number of trees covered Highway AA.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 17:29:00 to 25-MAY-11 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was uprooted. The tree landed on a house, causing significant damage. Another structure received minor wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 16:55:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous large trees were blown down. One tree fell on a house. A shed was flipped upside down and tossed across a yard.

Funnel Cloud in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 17:33:00 to 25-MAY-11 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENALLEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was reported by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 17:15:00 to 25-MAY-11 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDONVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was blown off a barn. Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 16:50:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AID
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

On Highway F about two miles north of U.S. Highway 60, two businesses sustained major damage. A 60-by-90 foot shop building was scattered across a large field to the north of where the building stood. A two-pole structure holding up high-voltage transmission lines was broken off. Large trees were uprooted southwest of Dexter.

Hail in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 15:14:00 to 25-MAY-11 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILL SPG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 16:48:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUTESVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind speeds were estimated from 70 to 80 mph over much of the county. Trees were blown down on several roadways. One tree fell on a home along Highway 72.

Hail in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 14:05:00 to 25-MAY-11 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GATEWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 17:30:00 to 25-MAY-11 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A couple of trees and tree limbs were down along and either side of Interstate 55 at the 80-mile marker. A funnel cloud was reported at this location by a trained spotter. Peak winds were estimated near 70 mph.

Tornado in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 15:51:00 to 25-MAY-11 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOUNT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees and tree limbs were blown down along the north side of Highway BB. Peak winds were estimated near 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 16:05:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Poplar Bluff street workers removed six trees that fell across city streets. A couple of other large trees were uprooted in back yards of houses. Two power poles were blown over. County highway crews removed two large trees from County Road 554.

Hail in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 14:51:00 to 25-MAY-11 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSINORE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail of varying sizes was reported. The largest hail was the size of golf balls, which occurred in the path of the tornado that passed just east of Ellsinore. A person in the path of the tornado stated they were collecting some hailstones to place in the freezer when the tornado came into view. The sound of the tornado was familiar, since a tornado rated EF-4 struck the same area in 2002. The person's house lost most of its roof.

Tornado in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 16:28:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRISHAM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado continued into Bollinger County from Madison County. Hundreds of trees were uprooted and snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph. The average path width was 200 yards.

Tornado in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 15:44:00 to 25-MAY-11 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees and tree limbs were downed along Highway E near the Current River. Peak winds were estimated near 70 mph.

Tornado in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 17:18:00 to 25-MAY-11 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEELYS LNDG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado produced mainly tree damage, with some snapped and uprooted. Some roofing damage occurred to a house. Tin was rolled back on a small barn. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph. The average path width was 200 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 17:30:00 to 25-MAY-11 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst containing estimated peak winds near 80 mph occurred along and east of U.S. Highway 61. Several trees were blown down. The top of a barn was destroyed. Shingles were blown off a house. The path length was about one-half mile, and the path width was 400 yards.

Tornado in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 15:05:00 to 25-MAY-11 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEPER
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado continued from Carter County into Wayne County. Three homes were destroyed. One log home in far southwestern Wayne County was levelled. Nine houses suffered major damage, and another 39 homes had minor damage. The vast majority of damage was in the Silva area. In Silva, a camper and a mobile home were destroyed. A Silva family reportedly did not make it to their tornado shelter in time. A large tree fell on one of the victims, resulting in a dislocated shoulder. Another family member received minor to moderate injuries to the hip, back, and head. Several vehicles were destroyed or damaged from flying debris and fallen trees. A couple of churches received mainly minor damage. Hundreds of acres of large trees were uprooted or snapped. A half-mile section of Highway 34 east of Silva was closed due to downed trees and power lines. Most streets in Silva were blocked by trees and limbs. Peak winds were estimated near 150 mph. The average path width was about 450 yards. The tornado continued northeast into Madison County.

Tornado in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 14:49:00 to 25-MAY-11 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDIN
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado reached its peak intensity about a mile east of Ellsinore, where an unanchored modular home with a conventionally-built addition was almost entirely blown away and carried an unknown distance. Several large oak trees were nubbed out. Several homes east of Ellsinore received moderate to major damage. The wall of one house was blown off, along with the back of the roof. Hundreds of trees were blown down. In the Grandin area, two mobile homes were destroyed, and a school suffered major damage, including the loss of an entire roof system. Hundreds of acres of large trees were uprooted or snapped. Between Grandin and Ellsinore, telephone poles were snapped and several cows were killed. A National Weather Service damage survey team found the presence of suction vortices east of Ellsinore. The suction vortices were reported by at least one trained spotter during the tornado. A national television crew aired video of the tornado in progress near Ellsinore. Peak winds were estimated near 150 mph. The average path width was 200 yards. The tornado path continued into Wayne County.

Tornado in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-11 15:58:00 to 25-MAY-11 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TORCH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a brief touchdown occurred at Highway N and Highway KK, south of Oxly.