A strong cold front moved through the region triggering showers and thunderstorms.  Some of the thunderstorms produced damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 15:02:00 to 17-OCT-12 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDBIRD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds snapped off several 1 to 2 foot diameter trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 15:05:00 to 17-OCT-12 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through Owensville damaging 13 buildings.  The damage was minor, i.e. shingles and siding.  Also, a trailer and a garage sustained moderate damage.  Several large trees were blown over as well as numerous tree limbs and a couple of power lines.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 15:15:00 to 17-OCT-12 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEBUD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through Rosebud.  One building sustained minor damage.  Several trees and numerous tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 15:18:00 to 17-OCT-12 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERALD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through Gerald.  Numerous large trees, tree limbs and a couple of power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 15:15:00 to 17-OCT-12 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENDLETON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of severe thunderstorms moved across Warren County.  Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 15:44:00 to 17-OCT-12 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORISTELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through Foristell and Wentzville.  Several trees and power lines were blown down.  Also, the goal posts at Progress Park on northeast side of Wentzville were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 15:45:00 to 17-OCT-12 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSCOW MILLS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 16:23:00 to 17-OCT-12 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSCHERTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 16:23:00 to 17-OCT-12 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERNRIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees blown down near the intersection of Fee Fee Road and Olive Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 16:38:00 to 17-OCT-12 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SOTO
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 16:40:00 to 17-OCT-12 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERVIEW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees in Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 16:00:00 to 17-OCT-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 17-OCT-12 15:02:00 to 17-OCT-12 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAND
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through Bland.  Twelve buildings in town sustained some type of damage.  Most of the damage was minor, to shingles, siding and windows.  However, the post office sustained major damage with the roof lifted and shifted off to the north.  This caused the front wall, which was made up of windows to fall into the building.  A postal employee was briefly trapped in the building but she managed to get herself out.  She only sustained minor injuries.  Also, numerous trees, tree limbs and a few power lines were knocked down.  One home owner sustained minor injuries from flying glass.  Two vehicles had their windows broken from flying debris. Winds were estimated between 80 and 90 mph.