Slowing moving thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall and flash flooding. There were a few reports of hail and gusty winds.

Lightning in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 18-SEP-14 03:00:00 to 18-SEP-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPLIN
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A damaging lightning strike hit a large tree on the Ozark Community College campus early Thursday morning. It broke 18 windows in three different dorms on campus. One car was damage by falling tree debris and the phone system in the dorm was severely damaged. Time was estimated by witnesses.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 09:03:00 to 17-SEP-14 10:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIXA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several streets were flooded and impassable in Nixa.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 10:30:00 to 17-SEP-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD BCKNR ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Highway 38 was flooded.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 11:33:00 to 17-SEP-14 12:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: SGF DOWNTOWN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding was reported along East Division Street.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 11:15:00 to 17-SEP-14 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIQUOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A low water crossing on Route 33 at Abels Branch was flooded for a short time.

Flash Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 11:00:00 to 17-SEP-14 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALMAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 254 near Galmey was flooded.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 07:40:00 to 17-SEP-14 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were numerous stalled cars across Springfield due to minor street flooding.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 07:48:00 to 17-SEP-14 08:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One to two feet of water flooded the intersection of Kimbrough and Elm Streets. Also Holland and Grand Streets were flooded as well.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 08:07:00 to 17-SEP-14 09:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Chestnut Expressway was closed for a short time due to high water between Booneville and National Avenue.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 08:19:00 to 17-SEP-14 09:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Fassnight Creek was out of the banks near Parkview High School. There were several stalled cars near Kansas Expressway and Interstate 44 due to street flooding.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 11:30:00 to 17-SEP-14 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIOLET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several county roads were reported flooded and damaged across the northern portions of Polk County.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 11:50:00 to 17-SEP-14 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Street flooding was reported at Chestnutt and Highway A.

Hail in DADE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 06:40:00 to 17-SEP-14 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMET
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Hail in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 07:23:00 to 17-SEP-14 07:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: REPUBLIC
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 08:03:00 to 17-SEP-14 08:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIXA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 07:45:00 to 17-SEP-14 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BILLINGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 11:58:00 to 17-SEP-14 11:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESAPEAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 11:56:00 to 17-SEP-14 11:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOTTINGHILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in STONE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 12:36:00 to 17-SEP-14 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in STONE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 12:44:00 to 17-SEP-14 12:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in STONE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 13:13:00 to 17-SEP-14 13:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOTCH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 13:05:00 to 17-SEP-14 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL KNOB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 19:27:00 to 17-SEP-14 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEVADA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Hail in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 18-SEP-14 01:20:00 to 18-SEP-14 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAMOND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The ground was covered by hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 11:08:00 to 17-SEP-14 11:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARVIS PT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down along Highway BB south of Seymour near the Webster and Douglas County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-14 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree and power line was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 17-SEP-14 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-14 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESAPEAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several power poles and power lines were down on Highway M.