Thunderstorms intensified within a zone of strong southerly low level winds that provided abundant warmth and moisture. These strong low level winds enhanced wind shear, which promoted the development of supercells with isolated tornadoes. The storms formed near a warm front that was draped across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky. The storms occurred within a moist and moderately unstable air mass along and behind the warm front.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 21:55:00 to 03-APR-14 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILSIT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Minor roof damage was reported.

Funnel Cloud in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 20:14:00 to 03-APR-14 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two funnel clouds were reported by trained spotters, possibly the remnants of the tornado that moved across western Stoddard County earlier.

Hail in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 18:40:00 to 03-APR-14 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL TOP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 19:18:00 to 03-APR-14 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 19:07:00 to 03-APR-14 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIPHAN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 19:53:00 to 03-APR-14 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAXICO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 20:44:00 to 03-APR-14 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIPHAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down.

Funnel Cloud in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 21:05:00 to 03-APR-14 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 21:05:00 to 03-APR-14 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down throughout the community.

Hail in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 19:03:00 to 03-APR-14 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIPHAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to 45 mph accompanied the hail.

Tornado in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 20:40:00 to 03-APR-14 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL TOP
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thousands of mature large oak and pine trees were snapped and uprooted. One small shed was destroyed, and one larger metal building was unroofed. Some power and communication lines were blown down. This tornado occurred over heavily forested areas of the Current River Valley between Highway 21 and the Current River. Peak winds were estimated near 120 mph.

Hail in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 21:14:00 to 03-APR-14 21:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDGEWICKVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 19:24:00 to 03-APR-14 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAPPAPELLO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the funnel cloud extended at least halfway to the ground.

Funnel Cloud in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 20:45:00 to 03-APR-14 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLODGETT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed a funnel cloud at least half way to the ground.

Tornado in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 18:56:00 to 03-APR-14 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRINGTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 17.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A double wide mobile home had about half of its roof blown off. A couple of trees and tree limbs were blown down. This weak tornado occurred on Missouri Highway M west of Poplar Bluff. Peak winds were estimated near 80 mph.

Hail in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 19:40:00 to 03-APR-14 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIPHAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 20:01:00 to 03-APR-14 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado continued into Stoddard County from Butler County. Hardwood trees were uprooted or snapped. Branches were blown down. One small shed had partial loss of metal roofing and siding. Damage was intermittent along the track, which was over sparsely populated farmland. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.

Tornado in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-APR-14 20:00:00 to 03-APR-14 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado formed near Fisk, right along the Stoddard County line. A very large hardwood tree over three feet in diameter was snapped. A couple of tree tops were down. The tornado was on the ground for just a short time in Butler County. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph. The tornado crossed the St. Francis River into Stoddard County.