A strong upper level trough digging across the Midwest with an advancing cold front helped develop a line of strong to severe storms that raced across the Missouri Ozarks and produced sporadic reports of wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:22:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HOPE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof was completely blown off a barn and spotters relayed estimates of wind gusts up to 75 mph near Pleasant Hope.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:07:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree uprooted on a house and an awning was ripped off the house.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:30:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICHOLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A trailer was blown over on its side at the FED EX facility on the southeast side of the airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:27:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIGHTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two barns were destroyed west of Pleasant Hope near 175th Road and Highway 215 between Brighton and Pleasant Hope.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:25:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: REPUBLIC WESTPORT AR
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree limb was down on Highway N just south of I-44. A wind gust of 65 mph was measured by a spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:10:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was uprooted in Ash Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:40:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SGF DOWNTOWN ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph on the northeast side of Springfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:29:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLIDEWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Small outbuildings were blown down and winds were estimated up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:33:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICHOLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off duty NWS Employee estimated that wind gusts were up to 65 on the west side of Springfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:41:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICHOLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large tree limbs were blown down on Page Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:18:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLINE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 65 mph wind gust was reported at Exit 68 on I-44.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 14:00:00 to 17-OCT-12 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were down in the Marshfield area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 14:21:00 to 17-OCT-12 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON JONES FLD AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large limbs and a power pole were blown down on Highway 5 south of Lebanon.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:15:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down. An above ground pool was damaged and a swingset was also destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 13:25:00 to 17-OCT-12 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIGHTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were uprooted between Brighton and Pleasant Hope and heavy damage occurred to outbuildings and barns near 175th and Highway 215.