August 19-20���a rapidly deepening low pressure system tracked from south central Kansas to southwest Iowa. Unseasonably strong wind shear led to the development of severe storms with heavy rainfall across southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri during the late afternoon and evening hours of the 19th . Several EF-0 and two EF-1 tornadoes developed with these storms over Barton, Vernon, Barry and Webster Counties. Rainfall accumulations averaged between one half inch and one inch, with isolated amounts up to three inches over Wright and Barton Counties.

Flash Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 20-AUG-18 12:40:00 to 20-AUG-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PLAINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Low water crossings in and around the city of West Plains were flooded and roads were barricaded.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 18:03:00 to 19-AUG-18 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: REPUBLIC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple large tree limbs were reported down with minor damage to a few outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 18:21:00 to 19-AUG-18 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: REPUBLIC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported downed power lines at the intersection of south Illinois Avenue and Melody Lane southwest of Republic. Several large tree branches and a small tree were also reported down in that same area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 15:47:00 to 19-AUG-18 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 58 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 16:47:00 to 19-AUG-18 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 60 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 18:23:00 to 19-AUG-18 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: REPUBLIC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported an estimated 60mph wind gust and a large tree down blocking a roadway.

Heavy Rain in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 20-AUG-18 06:00:00 to 20-AUG-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (JLN)JOPLIN MUNI ARP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 24 hour rainfall total of 1.75 inches was reported by the Joplin ASOS.

Heavy Rain in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 20-AUG-18 07:00:00 to 20-AUG-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGRIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rainfall total of 2.26 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 20-AUG-18 07:00:00 to 20-AUG-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rainfall total of 2.14 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 20-AUG-18 07:00:00 to 20-AUG-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHAM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rainfall total of 2.32 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 20-AUG-18 07:00:00 to 20-AUG-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rainfall total of 2.66 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 20-AUG-18 07:00:00 to 20-AUG-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rainfall total of 2.23 inches was reported.

Tornado in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 05:05:00 to 19-AUG-18 05:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEVALLO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF-0 tornado struck a barn resulting in damage to the roof.

Tornado in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 16:40:00 to 19-AUG-18 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERDELLA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey determined that a brief EF-0 tornado touchdown that blew over a center-pivot irrigation system in a field off of West highway V in Verdella.

Tornado in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 16:51:00 to 19-AUG-18 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: RITCHEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey determined an EF-0 tornado touched down over rural NE Newton County, destroying an outbuilding and a grain bin, along with damaging numerous trees. The time was estimated from radar.

Tornado in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 16:54:00 to 19-AUG-18 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of NE 90th Road and NE 20th Lane. Maximum winds were estimated at 61mph. The tornado width was 25 yards with a path length of 0.10 miles.  There were large branches broken.

Tornado in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 16:57:00 to 19-AUG-18 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELDON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey determined that EF-1 tornado starting 1.5 SE of Sheldon, Mo. Damage occurred to a few farm outbuildings. The tornado continued on the ground for two minutes to the northeast uprooting trees along the tornado path before lifting one mile east of Sheldon, Mo. Maximum winds were  estimated at 95 mph.

Tornado in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 14:32:00 to 19-AUG-18 14:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIGGINS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A National Weather Service Storm Survey determined that an EF-0 tornado caused damage to tree limbs near Highway NN and Lakehill Road just south of Diggins. The tornado then crossed Highway 60 near Diggins with debris blocking highway and one uprooted tree.

Tornado in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 16:59:00 to 19-AUG-18 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey determined that a brief EF-0 tornado touched down near North MO Highway A. The tornado was short-lived lasting nearly 2 minutes before ending near the intersection of North MO Highway A and NE 90th Road.  Max winds estimated at 74 mph, width of 25 yards, and a path length of 0.25 miles.

Tornado in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 17:42:00 to 19-AUG-18 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT RIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF1 tornado touched down near Highway Z and 39 in Barry County and continued north northeast for approximately 3.4 miles before crossing into Lawrence County ending west of Marionville. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 90mph, a width 100 yards and total distance 9.4 miles. Numerous outbuildings were damaged along the path, trees were uprooted, some power lines were downed, and two mobile homes had portions of their roofs removed. The tornado initially touched down at 6:36 pm in Barry County and ended lifted at 7:01 pm in Lawrence County.

Tornado in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 17:50:00 to 19-AUG-18 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHAM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF1 tornado touched down near Highway Z and 39 in Barry County and continued north northeast for approximately 3.4 miles before crossing into Lawrence County ending west of Marionville. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 90mph, a width 100 yards and total distance 9.4 miles. Numerous outbuildings damaged along the path, trees were uprooted, some power lines were downed, and two mobile homes had portions of their roofs removed. The tornado initially touched down at 6:36 pm in Barry County and ended lifted at 7:01 pm in Lawrence County.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 18:26:00 to 19-AUG-18 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR MEM ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb was reported down on a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 18:29:00 to 19-AUG-18 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHOFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A report of damage to a barn roof was reported at south 210th Road and Highway YY.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 19-AUG-18 20:40:00 to 19-AUG-18 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen reported significant damage to an outbuilding and siding dislodged from a house.