A strong cold front pushed through the region during the evening and overnight hours of March 6th-7th, 2017.  The front interacted with instability and strong wind shear across the region to produce quite a bit of wind damage and a few tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:15:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of shingles were blown off roofs and damage to gutters of homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 07-MAR-17 00:15:00 to 07-MAR-17 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were blown down on FF Highway east of Ava. Local fire department cleared the trees from roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several buildings in the downtown area sustained roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:50:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICHOLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A piece of roofing and siding were blown off at an apartment complex off West Bypass and Kearney Ave. A picture of this damage was on social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:43:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SGF)SPRINGFIELD ARP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Springfield Airport sustained damage to several aircraft.  There was damage to a jet bridge at the terminal. A part of a metal sign was found on the runway.  A FedEx shipping container was blown across the cargo ramp onto the runway. Exterior ceiling tiles were damage at the airport terminal.

Hail in POLK, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:26:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: RONDO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Penny size hail was reported along with estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:32:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR MEM ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power poles were broken on the south side of Bolivar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:25:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs up to twelve inches thick were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:43:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOTTS CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down along Highway 97 near Stotts City.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:48:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERCE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and power line were blown down near Pierce City.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:04:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down north of Pineville on Highway W.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:50:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY MT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A piece of a roof and building material was on Oak Knoll Road near Rocky Mount.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:10:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUSH CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof damage and structural damage to a home was reported near Highway 32.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:50:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVOIS MILLS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was blown on to a house near Highway 5.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 21:51:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: (JLN)JOPLIN MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A sixty-one mph wind gust was measured at the Joplin ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:30:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous large trees branches and several trees were blown down. A section of a wooden fence was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:02:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A well built barn was destroyed near Pine Road and 210 Road north of Alba.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:15:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown on to an outbuilding.

Tornado in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:36:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY MT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado damaged some outbuildings and docks south of Rocky Mount in Morgan County. Maximum wind speed was estimated 75 to 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 07-MAR-17 00:40:00 to 07-MAR-17 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PLAINS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Shingles were blown off a roof and large tree limbs were blown down. Siding was blown off several houses near the fairgrounds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:43:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Springfield ASOS measured a 64 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:40:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown on to a roof of a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:01:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATLAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was structural damage reported near Wheatland.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEAUBLEAU
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power poles were snapped. A recreational vehicle camper and garage was destroyed. A home sustained moderate roof damage with a chimney collapsed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 21:55:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUINCY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large barns and storage sheds were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:30:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIMBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was minor roof damage to a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:15:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCUMBIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:18:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARYS HOME
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was minor damage to a metal sign and outbuilding. A picture of this damage on was social media.

Tornado in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTCHER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey indicated that a brief EF-1 tornado touched down west of Wheatland, Missouri just north of Highway T and west of Highway 83. Damage was primarily to farm outbuildings that were destroyed and trees being uprooted. The path width was estimated at 100 yards and about three quarters of a mile long. The peak wind speeds were estimated up to 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:40:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was minor damage to roofing and siding to an apartment complex in Rolla. A picture of this damage was on social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 00:20:00 to 06-MAR-17 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

There was minor damage to a business located on County Road 1820 and Highway 63 in the community of Olden. A roof was blown off a building and electric wire was pulled from the building. Several large tree limbs were blown down on to power lines and a transformer.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 21:30:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEVADA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tracker trailer was blown off Interstate 49 near the Bellamy exit south of Nevada.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:35:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT SHADE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large tree limbs and branches were blown down on to Highway 160 near Walnut Shade.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:05:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A sixty-two mph wind gust was measured by personal weather equipment.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 07-MAR-17 00:45:00 to 07-MAR-17 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERESITA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs were blown down on to a mobile home and caused minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 21:10:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off a trailer house northwest of Nevada.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near the confluence of the SAC and Osage Rivers.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:35:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEVILS ELBOW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down. A few trees fell on to mobile homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 07-MAR-17 00:00:00 to 07-MAR-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An outbuilding was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:10:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Small tree limbs were blown and shingles blown off roof. Several outbuildings and sheds were moved from wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:17:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down near Chestnut and National Ave. A sign on the square downtown was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:40:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Springfield and Greene County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:04:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIXA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous reports were received of minor roof damage to homes, including one report of a roof blown off a home. There were numerous reports of trees blown down or damage across the county. Security camera video showed minor roof damage at a local school.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 07-MAR-17 00:50:00 to 07-MAR-17 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTIER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was blown down and struck a house off State Highway T.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:30:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMET
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A barn was destroyed near Highway 160 east of Everton.

Tornado in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:24:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACKS CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team determined that an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak wind speed up to 110 mph completely destroyed a mobile home and several outbuildings. Numerous trees were snapped or blown down in the path. There was one injury in the damaged mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:50:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURDY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was blown down into a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 21:30:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDMONSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down on OO Highway northeast of Warsaw.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:10:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEARCREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Highway 32. A roof of a home was partially damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:20:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

An 150 feet section of metal from an outdoor quail pen was blown off and wrapped around a tree along State Highway K.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 21:45:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKTON RESV NORTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down. Several carports and detached garages were severely damaged near Orleans Trail Marina on Stockton Lake. One house was severely damage by severe winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEXON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees and power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:30:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMET
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A barn was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:02:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIXA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was partially blown off a home and several fences were blown down on Highway M near Nixa.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 21:40:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO SPGS ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down. At least one tree fell on to a house in El Dorado Springs. A trailer was toppled over. Several outbuildings and barns were destroyed. Several pictures of the damage was on social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:36:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated up to 60 mph but there were no reports of damage from this report.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 22:51:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter estimated wind gusts up to 70 mph with some tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:25:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICHOLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree and power lines were blown down near Colgate and Division Street in Springfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-MAR-17 23:39:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a roof collapse of a warehouse type building downtown. There were pictures of this damage on social media.