On the afternoon of October 14, 2017 strong thunderstorms formed along a boundary, which was draped across the Kansas City metro area. The strongest of these storms was a supercell that caused quite a bit of wind damage across the Northland of Kansas City. This wind damage manifested itself in several large trees being knocked over and a hotel sign across from Worlds of Fun crashing down. At the Worlds of Fun theme park displays were knocked over and tree damage was quite extensive. Aside from the tree damage in Kansas City there was minor structure damage in several other areas of western and central Missouri, but none of this structural damage appeared to be significant. Several automated wind gauges across the area recorded wind gusts in the 55 to 65 mph range. For more information, click the link for a dedicated web page: https://www.weather.gov/eax/October142017windacrosswesternandcentralmissouri .

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 16:35:00 to 14-OCT-17 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EXCELSIOR SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 15:40:00 to 14-OCT-17 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLARD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A few power lines were down and a roof was blown off of a home in Millard.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 16:11:00 to 14-OCT-17 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST KANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were damaged in and around World's of Fun Theme Park. Across the street for Worlds of Fun a large hotel sign was blown over. Within the theme park some exhibits were knocked over. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 16:34:00 to 14-OCT-17 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIBLEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were down on roadways near Sibley. A full 110 gallon water tank was thrown several yards from its original resting place.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAY, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 17:18:00 to 14-OCT-17 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORRICK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Roof damage occurred to a residence near Orrick.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 17:21:00 to 14-OCT-17 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were down and debris was in the road south of Harrisonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 16:15:00 to 14-OCT-17 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS Employee reported a 65 mph wind gust at the I-29 and HWY 69 interchange.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 16:15:00 to 14-OCT-17 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 16:40:00 to 14-OCT-17 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS employee reported a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 17:13:00 to 14-OCT-17 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS employee reported a 65 mph wind gust in Greenwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 17:20:00 to 14-OCT-17 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WINNEBAGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The NWS office in Pleasant Hill observed a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 19:50:00 to 14-OCT-17 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN RIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a 65 mph wind gust near Green Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 20:03:00 to 14-OCT-17 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDALIA
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS near Sedalia reported a 58 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 14-OCT-17 16:31:00 to 14-OCT-17 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MKC)KS CITY DNTN AR
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS measured 65 mph wind at the Kansas City Downtown Airport. In a nearby neighborhood a large tree was knocked over on the 2000 block of Swift St.