A surface low pressure center developed northeastward from south central Oklahoma to southwest Missouri. A gradual increase in the warm sector southerly low level jet occurred as the surface low deepened. Increasing vertical wind shear in the moist and unstable warm sector supported the development of short lines of thunderstorms with embedded lewps and supercell structures.

Flash Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 19:00:00 to 25-APR-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAYLOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The city of Naylor was isolated by flooding of roads through the night. Some homes were evacuated by boat throughout the county, and water entered a few homes and businesses.

Funnel Cloud in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 16:34:00 to 25-APR-11 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINSABAUGH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Funnel Cloud in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 16:47:00 to 25-APR-11 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 17:10:00 to 25-APR-11 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSINORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water rescues were taking place on the south side of Ellsinore.

Flash Flood in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 20:00:00 to 25-APR-11 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPE GIRARDEAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 2.55 inches of rain in 90 minutes. Total rainfall over the preceding four-day period was 12.82 inches.

Tornado in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 16:47:00 to 25-APR-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Structural damage was limited to the side of a church. The tornado uprooted and snapped dozens of oaks and pines. The heaviest damage was in a forested area, where peak winds were estimated near 100 mph.

Tornado in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 16:58:00 to 25-APR-11 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLUBB
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

At a horse ranch near Clubb, the tornado lifted wall panels from a horse arena, lifted a segment of roofing from a house, uprooted trees, and heavily damaged a 111-year-old barn. Numerous power poles were snapped. The trees exhibited a convergent pattern, and tin from the arena was circulated, including some that was found 200 yards south of the arena. The tornado continued on the ground uprooting trees, maximizing intensity as it crossed County Road 216. The remainder of the path was through forested areas, including a conservation area. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 17:20:00 to 25-APR-11 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENALLEN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down west of Marble Hill. Wind gusts were measured to 60 mph near Marble Hill.

Tornado in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 17:30:00 to 25-APR-11 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDGEWICKVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The south half of a roof was torn completely off, including the roof decking. A power pole was snapped. Debris was hanging in trees along the damage path. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted. At the end of the path, a mobile home was blown into a shed. Rescue crews had difficulty reaching a woman trapped inside the mobile home because of flooded roads. Both the shed and mobile home were demolished. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph. The average path width was 50 yards.

Flash Flood in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 26-APR-11 05:00:00 to 27-APR-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAINTON
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A breach in the Jenkins Basin levee flooded thousands of acres in northern and eastern Stoddard County. About two-thirds of the community of Painton was underwater due to the breach. The Bell City area was affected. Firefighters evacuated a small number of residents by boat. Four families were evacuated from an area south of Brownwood. A section of U.S. Highway 60 was closed as a direct result of the breach.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 17:06:00 to 25-APR-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nearly 60 Poplar Bluff residents were rescued after city streets became flooded. Fire and police departments conducted 59 water rescues, both of houses and vehicles. Utilizing three boats, the fire department performed about 33 rescues. Because the boats were unmotorized, firefighters had difficulty pulling them through 4 to 5 feet of water. Vehicles were driving through water up to their headlights on a local thoroughfare.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 16:24:00 to 25-APR-11 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts were estimated around 60 mph by law enforcement officers.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 25-APR-11 16:20:00 to 25-APR-11 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIAR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down and snapped off.