On the morning and afternoon of May 27 strong storms took advantage of incredibly high instability over eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Storms initiated in eastern Kansas and produced some marginally severe hail and strong winds. These storms then moved into Missouri and produced hail up to softballs and damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 11:40:00 to 27-MAY-17 11:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

On duty meteorologists at the WFO reported 60 mph wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 13:35:00 to 27-MAY-17 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported power lines down near Boonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 13:40:00 to 27-MAY-17 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BILLINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered tree damage was reported in various locations near Boonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 11:23:00 to 27-MAY-17 11:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 11:39:00 to 27-MAY-17 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:33:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters near Clinton reported 60 mph wind gusts.

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 11:36:00 to 27-MAY-17 11:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCHIE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAY-17 04:19:00 to 26-MAY-17 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAIRIE HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 11:46:00 to 27-MAY-17 11:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCHIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 11:47:00 to 27-MAY-17 11:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCHIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BATES, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 11:51:00 to 27-MAY-17 11:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADRIAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:33:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BATES, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:02:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: AARON
Magnitude: 4.25 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BATES, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:03:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLARD
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in CASS, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:08:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREIGHTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:25:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:48:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINES
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several vehicles with their windshields broken due to hail at the Bucksaw Marina near Coal.

Hail in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:48:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 16:29:00 to 27-MAY-17 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:53:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGHTWAD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:54:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 13:15:00 to 27-MAY-17 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 16:42:00 to 27-MAY-17 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE JACK BERRY ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 17:18:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTONIA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 17:21:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTONIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:20:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 8 inch tree was down near State HWY OO and Business Route 13.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 11:36:00 to 27-MAY-17 11:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PECULIAR ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on a fence. These trees were 12 inches and 20 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:08:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: URICH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree damage was reported in Urich.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:20:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Tree damage was reported on the University of Central Missouri campus.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:25:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were multiple reports of tree damage and powerlines down in Clinton as a result of strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:53:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGHTWAD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong winds took out the spotter's weather station and brought down several tree limbs approximately 5 to 7 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:55:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL JCT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm chaser near Marshall reported a measured 61 mph wind gust.

Hail in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 12:53:00 to 27-MAY-17 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGHTWAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BATES, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-17 11:46:00 to 27-MAY-17 11:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADRIAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter near Adrian reported 60 mph wind gusts.