Two fast-moving lines of strong to severe storms moved east across southeast Missouri, accompanied by strong winds and isolated tornadoes. A few bowing segments along the lines produced damaging winds. Conditions were favorable for severe storms. A negatively-tilted mid-level trough from the central high Plains to the Arklatex ejected northeast through the middle Mississippi Valley. At the surface, an area of low pressure over northeast Kansas moved to central Wisconsin. A trailing cold front surged eastward through the Mid-Mississippi and Lower Ohio Valleys. The storms were fed by a broadening and strengthening southwesterly low-level jet, which destabilized the atmosphere ahead of the storms. The presence of strong low-level and deep-layer wind shear enhanced the risk of wind damage and tornadoes.

Hail in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 14:04:00 to 23-DEC-15 14:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIKESTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 14:15:00 to 23-DEC-15 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERTRAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 09:43:00 to 23-DEC-15 09:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began near the Current River along Highway Z and then moved northeast. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted within a well-defined path in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The tornado passed through the tiny community of Chilton, where an old abandoned schoolhouse was nearly destroyed. A few homes received siding and shingle damage. Near the end of the damage path along Missouri Highway 21 and U.S. Highway 60, there was damage to the metal roofing of an old saw mill. A saw mill employee reported visually witnessing the tornado. Missouri Highway 21 was closed due to debris and power lines across it. The path was mostly through hilly and forested country. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.

Tornado in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 09:56:00 to 23-DEC-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILL SPG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph. Several tree trunks were snapped, and a few trees were uprooted. Several large tree branches were broken or snapped. The tornado occurred in heavily forested hilly terrain.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 10:12:00 to 23-DEC-15 10:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAYLOR
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management personnel measured a wind gust to 60 mph.

Tornado in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 10:08:00 to 23-DEC-15 10:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTERSON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph. A couple dozen tree trunks were snapped, and several large tree branches were broken. Highway 34 was closed due to downed and uprooted trees. The tornado tracked along or just north of Highway 34, but it lifted before crossing U.S. Highway 67. The tornado tracked through forested areas and wetlands near the St. Francis River.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 10:40:00 to 23-DEC-15 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUTESVILLE AIRPK ARP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Along Highway 306 several miles north of Marble Hill, a barn was blown down. About ten miles north of Marble Hill, a carport roof was blown off on Highway M.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 23-DEC-15 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPE GIRARDEAU
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several tree limbs were blown down in Cape Girardeau. In Whitewater, a carport was tossed onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 12:15:00 to 23-DEC-15 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A power line was down, blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 10:35:00 to 23-DEC-15 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUXICO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was blown down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 10:12:00 to 23-DEC-15 10:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roofs were damaged in the downtown area, including the roof of the courthouse and a bank.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 23-DEC-15 10:57:00 to 23-DEC-15 10:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down.