An outbreak of severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes occurred ahead of a cold front. Thunderstorms increased in coverage over southeast Missouri and then spread east-northeast into southern Illinois and western Kentucky during the late afternoon and evening. A surface low pressure wave over the Ozark Mountain region accelerated eastward in advance of a compact upper-level shortwave over the southern Plains. A mid-level dry slot overspread the surface warm sector, where dew points were in the low to mid 60's. Extremely strong wind shear compensated for weak instability. Strong forcing along the front and a moist low level air mass contributed to a forced line of storms, including some without lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 18:15:00 to 31-OCT-13 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPE GIRARDEAU
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey indicated winds up to 95 mph occurred in a microburst over the south side of the city of Cape Girardeau. Dozens of trees, tree limbs, and some power lines were blown down. Downed trees closed a major intersection. There was mostly minor damage to several homes, including loss of shingles. The metal roof of a commercial building was peeled back. Traffic was slowed on Interstate 55 due to tree debris. A tractor-trailer rig was rolled over on Interstate 55 near the 96 mile marker. Except for a few downed branches, all of the damage was south of the downtown area and Shawnee Parkway (Highways 34 and 74). The average path width was a mile and one-quarter. The path length was 3.5 miles.

Tornado in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 18:24:00 to 31-OCT-13 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESSEX
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado, which occurred a few miles southwest of Baker, contained estimated peak winds near 115 mph. Three large equipment sheds and four grain bins were levelled, and debris was carried hundreds of yards. Several large trees were snapped. Farm equipment was overturned. Part of a brick wall was removed from one side of a home. Roof damage occurred to two other homes.

Tornado in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 18:02:00 to 31-OCT-13 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERNIE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A silo was destroyed, and a grain bin was dented. Several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Windows were blown out of a home. Cotton from bales was lofted and blown into trees nearby. Numerous large branches were blown down. Several trees were snapped or uprooted. A notable circulation track was observed in a bean field. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph.

Tornado in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 18:40:00 to 31-OCT-13 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTHEWS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado contained estimated peak winds near 100 mph. The tornado track began along Highway FF and ended along U.S. Highway 62. On Highway FF, a power pole was snapped and a metal shed about 14 by 16 feet was destroyed. On Highway 62, a large metal building door was blown in, with another door partially blown out. There was also siding damage. Two grain augers were blown over. Several grain pipes were blown around, including two across U.S. Highway 62. One of the poles impaled a passing car, shattering the window.

Tornado in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 17:54:00 to 31-OCT-13 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEOPOLD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado contained peak winds near 95 mph. Dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted. A pavilion was damaged by a falling tree. Some shingles were blown off a few homes.

Tornado in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 17:30:00 to 31-OCT-13 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVIELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large wood-frame mechanic shed was destroyed. Several trees were snapped, and one large tree was uprooted. A carport was destroyed. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.

Tornado in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 17:48:00 to 31-OCT-13 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROSELEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

One mobile home was overturned. There was shingle damage to one home. Another home sustained partial roof loss. An agricultural pivot irrigation system was overturned. Several large trees and branches were snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph.

Tornado in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 18:05:00 to 31-OCT-13 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUTCHTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 130.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. A house was shifted slightly off its foundation, and the roof was lifted and shifted slightly. At least two other houses received roof damage from fallen trees and power lines. A barn was levelled, and several others sustained roof damage. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph.

Tornado in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 19:05:00 to 31-OCT-13 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYATT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Peak winds in this tornado were estimated near 100 mph. The damage began on the south side of Wyatt. Homes in this area received roof damage, and a concrete block building was heavily damaged. The roof of a large pole barn was destroyed. Numerous trees and tree limbs were broken off. The tornado exited Wyatt around Highway EE and continued travelling northeast and uprooted a large tree on Highway HH. A small cemetery off of County Road 307 had several large tree branches snapped, and adjacent bean fields showed signs of wind damage. Further northeast near Brewer Lake, several trees were snapped or large branches were broken off. A few tree tops were broken off on the levee near the Mississippi River. The tornado crossed the Mississippi River into Ballard County, Kentucky just south of Wickliffe.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 17:43:00 to 31-OCT-13 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down throughout the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 18:10:00 to 31-OCT-13 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERNIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were measured to 60 mph. Power was out around the community.

Tornado in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 31-OCT-13 17:11:00 to 31-OCT-13 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: OXLY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Peak winds in this tornado were estimated near 95 mph. Many trees were snapped and uprooted. An attached carport was torn from a home. The roof deck was lifted off one home, damaging some of the interior walls. Debris missiles were impaled into the ground up to two feet deep. Several other homes received minor shingle damage. Some injured or dead cattle were reported. Two trained spotters reported seeing a partially rain-wrapped tornado.