Elevated convection fired up across the region north of a warm front that was just south of the Missouri/Arkansas border.  There were numerous reports of large hail.

Hail in COLE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 03:45:00 to 02-MAR-12 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COLE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 03:47:00 to 02-MAR-12 03:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAZITO
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several cars sustained broken windows due to the large hail.

Hail in COLE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 03:58:00 to 02-MAR-12 03:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAOS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OSAGE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 04:13:00 to 02-MAR-12 04:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: META
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 04:42:00 to 02-MAR-12 04:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMANN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 05:02:00 to 02-MAR-12 05:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 04:55:00 to 02-MAR-12 04:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUESDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 05:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 05:24:00 to 02-MAR-12 05:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUTZOW
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 05:23:00 to 02-MAR-12 05:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUTZOW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 05:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALL SAINTS VLG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 05:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MELLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 05:50:00 to 02-MAR-12 05:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVESTER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 05:43:00 to 02-MAR-12 05:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELDON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Hail in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 05:55:00 to 02-MAR-12 05:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELM PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 06:03:00 to 02-MAR-12 06:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURKE CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 06:11:00 to 02-MAR-12 06:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COLE, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 06:20:00 to 02-MAR-12 06:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFERSON CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-12 06:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager