A strong cold front and associated deep trough moving across the central Plains states and Midwest caused a round of strong to severe thunderstorms to move across the Missouri Ozarks.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 14:01:00 to 29-JAN-13 14:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN CLEVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were reported down. One tree was blown down across County Road 219 off Route 133 and another across County Road 216 northeast of Route 133.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 13:39:00 to 29-JAN-13 13:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A duplex near Grand and Fort Street had roof damage. A wood frame roof was partial blown off and power lines were knocked down.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 17:35:00 to 29-JAN-13 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water over the roadway was reported by MODOT.

Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 18:11:00 to 29-JAN-13 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was reported over C Highway.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 18:45:00 to 29-JAN-13 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route FF near Hunter Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in STONE, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 18:45:00 to 29-JAN-13 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route A near Spring Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 19:15:00 to 29-JAN-13 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route EE near the North Fork River was closed due to flooding.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 19:19:00 to 29-JAN-13 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route Y near Cowskin Creek was closed due to flooding.

Hail in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 14:05:00 to 29-JAN-13 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were several public reports of golf ball sized hail and a picture was posted on a local TV station website.  Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 10:25:00 to 29-JAN-13 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was blown off the foundation near Missouri Highway K and Northwest 145th Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 11:02:00 to 29-JAN-13 11:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A barn was reported damaged and power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 11:25:00 to 29-JAN-13 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUINCY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were blown down and blocking Route 83. Power lines were down and a shed was blown across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 11:57:00 to 29-JAN-13 11:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZWANZIG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported blown down near the intersection of Webb Road and Highway 135.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 13:07:00 to 29-JAN-13 13:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage occurred to several outbuildings and barns. Several homes west of Willard had minor roof damage. Large branches and a couple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 14:52:00 to 29-JAN-13 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A trampoline was moved over 70 feet and tore out the electric mast off the side of a house. This damage was caught on a residence security camera.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 18:30:00 to 29-JAN-13 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A trailer was blown from southwest to northeast across a railroad tracks and VV Highway. Time was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 18:34:00 to 29-JAN-13 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTTON VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto Highway UU five miles east of Highway 63.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 18:43:00 to 29-JAN-13 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An abandoned trailer was blown into near by trees. A few trees were also blown down in the Brandsville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 11:18:00 to 29-JAN-13 11:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported a 65 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONE, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 16:59:00 to 29-JAN-13 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMBERLING CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet site at Kimberling City measured a 58 mph wind gust.

Tornado in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-13 11:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey indicated that an EF-1 tornado touched down near Highway 39 and County Road 10500. The path was about 2 and a half miles long and about 200 yards wide. The tornado lifted along County Road 400 just east of County Road 1201. The tornado destroyed a portable carport and damaged or destroyed several outbuildings and barns. Several homes also received minor roof damage and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped.

Tornado in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 11:15:00 to 29-JAN-13 11:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERSTER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey indicated that an EF-1 tornado touched down in St. Clair County about two miles northwest of Gerster and continued on the ground for about eight and a half miles into western Hickory County. The tornado lifted about a mile north of Quincy. The width was estimated at about 400 yards with an estimated maximum wind speed of 90 to 100 mph. This tornado destroyed at least four barns and outbuildings. The tornado tore half the roof off another barn. Several homes received minor roof damage and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 11:20:00 to 29-JAN-13 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERSTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down along Highway T, and a house had minor roof damage. Trees were blocking the side roads.

Tornado in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 11:23:00 to 29-JAN-13 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUINCY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was a continuation of a track that started in St. Clair County. A NWS survey indicated that an EF-1 tornado touched down in St. Clair County about two miles northwest of Gerster and continued on the ground for about eight and a half miles into western Hickory County. The tornado lifted about a mile north of Quincy. The width was estimated at about 400 yards with an estimated maximum wind speed of 90 to 100 mph. This tornado destroyed at least four barns and outbuildings. The tornado tore half the roof off another barn. Several homes received minor roof damage and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 12:02:00 to 29-JAN-13 12:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZWANZIG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several trees were down in the area of Ivy Bend. Some trees were down over Highway 135. Minor structural damage was also reported.  Time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 18:25:00 to 29-JAN-13 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTSHORN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Damage was reported to several barns and outbuildings. Several trees and power lines were reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 19:05:00 to 29-JAN-13 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four outbuildings suffered moderate damage or were destroyed. Two of the buildings lost their walls. One wall was brick which was destroyed scattering bricks into a near by field. The location was near County Road 232 and Highway EE.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 11:11:00 to 29-JAN-13 11:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was minor roof and siding damage to a house. A power pole was snapped and a large tree was blown down.