A complex of severe storms moved eastward along the I-70 corridor during the early morning hours of May 19th. There were two tornadoes as well as numerous damaging wind reports with this event.

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 03:23:00 to 19-MAY-17 03:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW FLORENCE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado formed on the south outer road of Interstate 70 one mile southeast of New Florence. It caused damage to two buildings at a MODOT facility, including the removal of 12 garage doors. The tornado tossed these doors and roofing material into the power lines, causing one of the poles to snap. Some of the material landed across Interstate 70 at a residence on Highway WW. There was minor damage to the house with a garage door ruined and the porch pillars shifted off the foundation. Debris stretched into the adjacent field. The tornado continued northeast and caused roof and door damage to three barns on Hudson Road east of New Florence. The tornado continued northeast and ended shortly after destroying a barn on County Road 230, south of Manley Road. Overall, the tornado was rated EF0 with a path length of 3.98 miles. Maximum path width was 75 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported with this tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 03:39:00 to 19-MAY-17 03:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 03:23:00 to 19-MAY-17 03:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERALD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds snapped several trees around town at the base. Also, numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 03:36:00 to 19-MAY-17 03:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines around town. A couple of the fallen tree limbs caused minor roof damage to several buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 04:07:00 to 19-MAY-17 04:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 04:10:00 to 19-MAY-17 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIGUS
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs throughout Creve Coeur Park. Further east, there were four large trees either blown down and/or uprooted on Sherwood Drive in Overland.

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 04:17:00 to 19-MAY-17 04:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIVERSITY CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 04:17:00 to 19-MAY-17 04:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIVERSITY CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were blown down around University City.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 03:55:00 to 19-MAY-17 03:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSCOW MILLS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds destroyed a shed just east of U.S. Highway 61 just north of Moscow Mills.

Hail in MONITEAU, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 02:07:00 to 19-MAY-17 02:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALIFORNIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in COLE, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 02:15:00 to 19-MAY-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFERSON CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 02:48:00 to 19-MAY-17 03:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through Osage County. A metal outbuilding was destroyed in Freeburg. In the Linn area, several trees were either uprooted or snapped off. One large tree fell blocking U.S. Highway 50 west of Linn. One tree in Linn fell onto a house and a nearby barn causing roof damage to both. Also, windows at the Osage Ambulance District building were broken from fallen tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 03:13:00 to 19-MAY-17 03:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew over a semi on Interstate 70 west of Danville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 03:13:00 to 19-MAY-17 03:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were blown down around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 03:13:00 to 19-MAY-17 03:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Tribal Official

Several trees were either uprooted or snapped off due to damage winds around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 03:55:00 to 19-MAY-17 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLENTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down or uprooted several trees around town as well as broke off numerous tree limbs around town. One tree was blown over onto the east bound lanes of I-44 near exit 261.

Tornado in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-17 03:15:00 to 19-MAY-17 03:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado formed one mile east of Williamsburg, Missouri along Old US 40 at a residence and business where two barns were damaged and another was destroyed. Two vehicles were also flipped at this location. Debris was tossed up to one mile down the tornado's path into the adjacent farm field and tree line. The tornado then crossed County Road 1031, snapping a power pole. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing County Road 1033. Overall, the tornado was rated EF1 with a path length of 1.58 miles. Maximum path width was 50 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported with this tornado.