On the morning of April 8, several severe thunderstorms rolled through the area, bringing with it mostly large hail. These storms even brought 1.5 inch hail to the NWS office in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. On the Kansas side, the only hail reports were from the morning convection, but in Missouri the second round in the afternoon and evening brought a long swatch of wind that went into Central Missouri. In the Kansas City metro area a left-moving short-lived storm brought 2 inch hail that afternoon to the northern part of the metro.

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:25:00 to 08-APR-15 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERBY LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail lasted approximately 10 minutes.

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:30:00 to 08-APR-15 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WAUKOMIS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:36:00 to 08-APR-15 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WAUKOMIS
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:44:00 to 08-APR-15 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRESDEN
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An Emergency Manager reported sustained winds to 55 mph, with a gust of 63 mph near La Monte.

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:44:00 to 08-APR-15 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP BRANCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was damaged near Green Ridge as a result of strong winds.

Hail in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:51:00 to 08-APR-15 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONVERSE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Report obtained from looking at KMBC viewer-submitted photos.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 17:13:00 to 08-APR-15 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGE PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi tractor-trailer was overturned on Interstate 70 at mile marker 84.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:27:00 to 08-APR-15 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SZL)WHITEMAN AFB
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At Whiteman Air Force Base in Warrensburg several consecutive minutes of 60 mph winds were measured, with the strongest wind gust coming in at 67 mph at 4:34 pm.

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:35:00 to 08-APR-15 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 17:13:00 to 08-APR-15 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An Emergency Manager reported a large tree down, blocking Highway 87 near New Franklin.

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 05:40:00 to 08-APR-15 05:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BATES, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 06:08:00 to 08-APR-15 06:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURDETT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RAY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 06:20:00 to 08-APR-15 06:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORRICK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 06:31:00 to 08-APR-15 06:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 06:54:00 to 08-APR-15 06:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Hail in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 06:56:00 to 08-APR-15 06:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:00:00 to 08-APR-15 07:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:11:00 to 08-APR-15 07:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:15:00 to 08-APR-15 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAYMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:27:00 to 08-APR-15 07:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:28:00 to 08-APR-15 07:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAYMER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:45:00 to 08-APR-15 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLEY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

A retired NWS employee reported 1.25 inch hail.

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:29:00 to 08-APR-15 07:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVIEW
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:30:00 to 08-APR-15 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACK OAK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:35:00 to 08-APR-15 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:35:00 to 08-APR-15 07:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVIEW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:42:00 to 08-APR-15 07:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENSBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:43:00 to 08-APR-15 07:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAYMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:44:00 to 08-APR-15 07:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:45:00 to 08-APR-15 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:30:00 to 08-APR-15 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLADSTONE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 08:25:00 to 08-APR-15 08:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTONIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 07:48:00 to 08-APR-15 07:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 08:09:00 to 08-APR-15 08:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: VLY CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 08:25:00 to 08-APR-15 08:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTONIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 08:32:00 to 08-APR-15 08:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTONIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 08:41:00 to 08-APR-15 08:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL JCT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This hail was at exit 78B on Interstate 70.

Hail in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 10:00:00 to 08-APR-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BATES, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 15:36:00 to 08-APR-15 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMSTERDAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some minor tree damage was reported in Amsterdam as a result of strong winds approaching 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATES, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 15:38:00 to 08-APR-15 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTLER
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Butler reported a measured 61 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:02:00 to 08-APR-15 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PIPER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Some minor tree damage was reported near Ballard as a result of strong winds approaching 60 mph.

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:30:00 to 08-APR-15 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:05:00 to 08-APR-15 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Some minor tree damage was reported near Clinton as a result of strong winds approaching 60 mph.

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:34:00 to 08-APR-15 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WAUKOMIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:34:00 to 08-APR-15 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WAUKOMIS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:33:00 to 08-APR-15 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDRON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A vehicle had some minor dents from 1.25 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-15 16:44:00 to 08-APR-15 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA MONTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were knocked down behind the Casey's gas station in La Monte.