Several rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms produced reports of wind damage and large hail across the Missouri Ozarks. One storm produced a brief tornado in northeast Dent county. Heavy rainfall from storms led to some minor flooding.

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 19:45:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 20:25:00 to 29-MAR-17 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTREAL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture from Facebook showed half dollar size hail.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAR-17 03:00:00 to 25-MAR-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway Y was closed in both directions due to high water over the road at Cowskin Creek.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAR-17 03:00:00 to 25-MAR-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLATHE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway U was closed in both directions due to high water over the road at Bryant Creek.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 27-MAR-17 10:30:00 to 27-MAR-17 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAMMOTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway T was closed in both directions due to high water over the road.

Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 27-MAR-17 12:15:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DOWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway C was closed in both directions due to flooding at Flat Creek.

Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 27-MAR-17 12:25:00 to 27-MAR-17 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway 142 was closed in both directions due to high water over the road.

Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 27-MAR-17 13:15:00 to 27-MAR-17 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway K was closed in both directions due to high water over the road.

Lightning in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 26-MAR-17 23:45:00 to 26-MAR-17 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANSON MEM ARPT
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A lightning strike started a fire at a condominium complex in Branson. Approximately 60 people were evacuated due to the fire. The fire severely damaged several condo units. There were no injuries.

Hail in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 19:27:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTONKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported just south of Ha Ha Tonka State Park.

Hail in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 17:44:00 to 29-MAR-17 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRINKTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported seven miles north of Dixon.

Hail in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 23:50:00 to 29-MAR-17 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: THAYER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported near the state line just southeast of Thayer along Highway 63.

Tornado in DENT, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 22:00:00 to 29-MAR-17 22:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHORT BEND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey found an EF-1 rated tornado touched down in the Short Bend area of northeastern Dent County or about nine miles northeast of Salem, Missouri. Maximum winds were estimated to be up to 100 mph and a path length or 2.5 miles. There was minor damage to several homes and cabins. One roof was completely destroyed. A damaged barn was moved off the foundation. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along the path.

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 20:00:00 to 29-MAR-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLEEPER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture from Facebook showed quarter size hail near Sleeper.

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 20:18:00 to 29-MAR-17 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPAZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There was quarter size hail near State Highway EE and Highway 76.

Flash Flood in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 25-MAR-17 08:00:00 to 25-MAR-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue was conducted along Cross Timbers Road at Cane Creek where three to four feet of water flooded a low water crossing. All occupants in the car were able to get out of the flood water. This rescue was located at the entrance to Hercules Glades Wilderness.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 25-MAR-17 03:00:00 to 25-MAR-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway FF was closed in both directions due to high water over the road at Hunter Creek.

Hail in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 18:30:00 to 29-MAR-17 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: YUKON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 19:37:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLDSPRING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 19:26:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This hail report was from Facebook.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 20:20:00 to 29-MAR-17 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTREAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture from social media showed a large tree blown down in a yard near Montreal.

Thunderstorm Wind in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 20:00:00 to 29-MAR-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TECUMSEH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 19:45:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN GRVE MEM AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was damage to an outbuilding and minor damage to a roof of a home with shingles blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 30-MAR-17 01:30:00 to 30-MAR-17 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several pictures from Facebook showed minor wind damage to roofing material and shingles blown off a couple homes. The siding and a gutter was blown off the side of a house. An outbuilding was blown several hundred feet into a field.

Hail in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 19:08:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported on social media.

Hail in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 29-MAR-17 19:34:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEACH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail reported near the hospital in Osage Beach.