Strong to severe thunderstorms impacted much of the region from the afternoon of February 28 through the early morning hours of March 1, 2017.  These storms produced numerous reports of large hail and damaging wind as well as three small tornadoes across the Missouri Ozarks.

Hail in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:22:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURDY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:22:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLEFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIANGUA JCT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 02:08:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:25:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down about three miles north of Greenfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:38:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: KARLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large tree limbs were blown down on WW Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A middle school had a roof blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:18:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several medium size trees were blown down blocking Farm Road 209 near Fair Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:28:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Highway 28. Dime size hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:07:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WET GLAIZE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A garage was blown apart on Pritchett Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 02:24:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Small tree limbs were blown down west of Ava.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 02:48:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANZANT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Small tree limbs were blown down in Drury.

Thunderstorm Wind in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 03:03:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: THAYER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Small tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 02:38:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORSYTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Highway 160 east of Forsyth.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tin from a roof of a barn was blown into power lines. Power poles were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 02:32:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree was blown down in downtown Branson.

Thunderstorm Wind in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 02:58:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power lines were blown down in Summersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 02:59:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof of a grocery store was severely damaged in Willow Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A hay barn was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEVILS ELBOW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were blown down. A small shed was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 02:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree limb was blown on to a house.

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 02:41:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down on East Highway 14.

Tornado in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-0 tornado touched down north of Buffalo. Several trees were blown down as well as numerous large tree branches. There was damage to several outbuildings and barns. One barn was completely destroyed. A truck was severely damaged from debris. One home had severe roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:22:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail up to the size of nickels and wind gusts up to 60 mph were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:24:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOODLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 60 mph wind gust was measured at the KTBN AWOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:34:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOODLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLE CAMP
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:06:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUINCY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:08:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORONOGO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVOIS MILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

This hail report was from a picture on social media.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:25:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEMO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds of 50 to 60 mph were estimated.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This hail report was from mPING.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:31:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIPTON FORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 00:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A wind gust of 55 mph was measured with this hail report.

Hail in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BILLINGS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This hail report was from a picture on social media.

Hail in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH GROVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:17:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-17 01:19:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BILLINGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This hail report was from the Billings Police Department.