A strong cold front, associated with a low pressure system over the Central Plains, moved east northeast across the region, with a broken line of thunderstorms. A few of the storms were severe with damaging winds, during the evening hours of February 28th, into the early morning hours of February 29th, 2012.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 28-FEB-12 22:46:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAYCOMO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 28-FEB-12 23:13:00 to 28-FEB-12 23:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILLICOTHE
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. Pea sized hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, MISSOURI
From 28-FEB-12 23:36:00 to 28-FEB-12 23:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LMNEUS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust was measured at 58 mph.

Hail in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 28-FEB-12 22:40:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERBY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, MISSOURI
From 28-FEB-12 23:35:00 to 28-FEB-12 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINNEUS
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm straight line wind gusts were estimated from 80 to 100 mph. One residential building, just west of Highway 5, had its roof taken off. The residents were not home at the time. Many large trees were reported down, along with several barb wired fences.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 28-FEB-12 22:25:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHUA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A roof was blown off and a wall pushed in on a building,that was under construction. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 28-FEB-12 22:40:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 30 times 50 foot pole barn was blown over. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 28-FEB-12 22:43:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two mobile homes were blown over, along with power lines down. Two people were trapped for awhile, but were uninjured.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 28-FEB-12 22:15:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, MISSOURI
From 29-FEB-12 00:12:00 to 29-FEB-12 00:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRK CANNON MEM ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were blown down, along Highway E, with damage reported to cars and a home. Powerlines were also down on Highway 63 north of La Plata. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 28-FEB-12 22:25:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGHAM HGT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 28-FEB-12 22:43:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph, near River Market.