A cold front moved southeast across Missouri, during the late afternoon and evening hours of August 8, 2012. The front produced scattered thunderstorms across the area. Some of them became severe with large hail and damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 19:40:00 to 08-AUG-12 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTONSBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A trailer was blown off its foundation and several trees were reported down as well. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 19:40:00 to 08-AUG-12 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTONSBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down, along with several outbuildings, near Cord Avenue and 69 Highway. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 19:43:00 to 08-AUG-12 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph near Coffey.

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 18:32:00 to 08-AUG-12 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEES SUMMIT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch hail was reported at 15th and Todd George.

Hail in BATES, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 19:00:00 to 08-AUG-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERWIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 19:37:00 to 08-AUG-12 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTONSBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 18:40:00 to 08-AUG-12 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Power poles were snapped off between Kearney and Holt. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 18:45:00 to 08-AUG-12 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inch diameter tree limbs were reported down. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 18:45:00 to 08-AUG-12 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEES SUMMIT
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. A four inch diameter tree was snapped off at Chipman Road and Bristle Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 18:48:00 to 08-AUG-12 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENAIRE
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. Numerous trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 18:41:00 to 08-AUG-12 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHVILLE
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 in Excelsior Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 17:39:00 to 08-AUG-12 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Saint Joseph Airport measured a thunderstorm wind gust to 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 18:25:00 to 08-AUG-12 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph at the City Market in Kansas City.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-12 18:15:00 to 08-AUG-12 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MCI)KS CITY INTL AR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Kansas City International Airport measured a thunderstorm wind gust to 63 mph.