A line of thunderstorms intensified as it moved east across southeast Missouri. The storms increased as they moved into slightly more unstable air associated with a strengthening low level jet. The storms were aided by the approach of a strong upper level trough. Despite weak instability, winds of 90 knots in the lowest 3 kilometers coupled with extreme shear values resulted in damaging winds and isolated tornadoes with the strongest storms. Ahead of the thunderstorms, strong southerly gradient winds gusted up to 45 mph, mainly in the Cape Girardeau to Sikeston area.

Tornado in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 21:13:00 to 29-JAN-13 21:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELTA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Lots of shingles were blown off homes. One home sustained major damage, with pieces of a neighbor's roof embedded into the sides of the house. The roof was ripped off a convenience store. A semi and trailer were overturned along Highway 25. A total of ten buildings were damaged, including five businesses, two residences, one church, and two barns. Most of the damage was minor roof damage, except for the one home and one business. Trees were blown down, along with at least one power pole. All of the damaged structures were in the community of Delta. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph. The average path width was 75 yards.

Tornado in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 21:13:00 to 29-JAN-13 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado tracked south of Jackson. The average path width was 50 yards. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph. Trees were blown down, shingles were blown off several roofs, including a church. Outbuildings were destroyed. Two barns were partially destroyed, with their second floors removed. Much of the damage was along County Road 316.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A home and a shed was damaged along Highway 21. The roof of one home was blown into the road, and the shed was blown away. A carport was blown into some nearby trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 20:45:00 to 29-JAN-13 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A roof was blown off a home just east of Poplar Bluff. The entire end of a shed was blown down at a local lumber company in the city. Near Highway WW in Poplar Bluff, a roof was blown into a power line. Elsewhere in Poplar Bluff, a travel trailer was blown into the roadway. Two mobile homes were damaged and blown off their foundations.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 21:44:00 to 29-JAN-13 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARMA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were down throughout the community of Parma.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 21:55:00 to 29-JAN-13 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILBOURN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A microburst moved through the heart of the community of Lilbourn. An unoccupied mobile home was blown over. The roof was blown off a nearby business. A large loading dock door was damaged. Shingles were blown off houses, mainly on the east side of town. Outbuildings were moved around from west to east.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 22:05:00 to 29-JAN-13 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

At exit 10 along Interstate 57, an irrigation rig was turned over. A barn was destroyed and strewn across Highway 60 between Charleston and Wyatt.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 22:05:00 to 29-JAN-13 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was uprooted, causing minor damage to a nearby home. A hole was ripped in the window screen.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 21:49:00 to 29-JAN-13 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIKESTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 60 mph. Power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 20:48:00 to 29-JAN-13 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAXICO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell on a house. Rafters were broken.

Strong Wind in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 18:00:00 to 29-JAN-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 21:20:00 to 29-JAN-13 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAFFEE
Magnitude: 104.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This powerful microburst began in a field northwest of Chaffee, where a large storage barn was destroyed. Just to the east of the field, the microburst caused 48 cars of a 112-car train to derail. The train was carrying stacked semi shipping containers containing auto parts. About 800 feet of railroad track was destroyed. The damage path width was only about 500 feet. The damage path length was about 1.6 miles. Peak winds were estimated near 120 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 20:58:00 to 29-JAN-13 20:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROSELEY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A mobile home was blown away, overturned, and destroyed. The mobile home was evacuated shortly before the storm hit.

Strong Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 18:00:00 to 29-JAN-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tornado in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 20:45:00 to 29-JAN-13 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUNLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small older, poorly constructed home was leveled and blown a few feet to hundreds of yards.  A mobile home was blown 60 feet to several hundred yards.  A few trees or tree limbs were snapped and a couple small structures were blown over.  Peak winds were 130 mph with an average damage path width of 80 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 20:45:00 to 29-JAN-13 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAPPAPELLO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down near Lake Wappapello, including some that landed across roadways.

Funnel Cloud in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 21:16:00 to 29-JAN-13 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud was reported by an off-duty deputy sheriff.

Funnel Cloud in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 21:26:00 to 29-JAN-13 21:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was reported near exit 99 along Interstate 55.

Tornado in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 20:14:00 to 29-JAN-13 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLATWOODS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tornado touched down along County Road K-1. Two houses sustained moderate roof damage, including partial loss of rafters. A porch was lifted over a house, and a small boat was blown approximately 150 feet. One barn was heavily damaged. Approximately 40 large trees were snapped or uprooted. The average path width was 100 yards. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph.

Heavy Rain in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-13 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDRICKSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rainfall of 1.11 inches in one hour was reported.