On the evening of May 2, 2018 strong thunderstorms moved out of Kansas and into western Missouri. These storms formed squall line tornadoes, that did damage across portions of the Kansas City Metro Area. The bulk of the damage occurred in Jackson County, Missouri, where several trees were destroyed in the Raytown area near and along Raytown Road. Two tornadoes occurred that night in Raytown causing a narrow path of tree damage, which also caused some structure damage.  Several other areas had some tornado and wind damage, although not quite as extensive. Several areas had trees blown down with some damage done to objects they fell onto.

Tornado in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 20:24:00 to 02-MAY-18 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

As a line of severe thunderstorms pushed through the area, it produced several tornadoes. One of these tornadoes produced damage to large threes, which fell onto houses, causing roof and structural damage. The most notable of these damages occurred in Raytown where a house was significantly damaged by a large fallen tree. There were no injuries reported from these storms.

Tornado in CASS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 20:22:00 to 02-MAY-18 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were damaged in Belton from a weak and brief tornado that caused localized damage.

Tornado in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 18:18:00 to 02-MAY-18 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORTESCUE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado formed just west of Big Lake and did damage to docks and boats, and knocked over some camper trailers at the lake. Four miles away from the lake, an Emergency Manager reported that he had a 60' by 90' pole barn destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 19:15:00 to 02-MAY-18 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORRSBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Two large morton buildings were blown over on Navy Road near Parnell, MO.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 20:23:00 to 02-MAY-18 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSKIN HGTS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large tree was down on a vehicle. Report received via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 20:25:00 to 02-MAY-18 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Signs were down and tree damage was reported at Harry S Truman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 20:43:00 to 02-MAY-18 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee at the NWS office in Pleasant Hill estimated 60 to 70 mph winds as the storms came through Pleasant Hill.

Hail in ATCHISON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 16:25:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 20:26:00 to 02-MAY-18 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A line of severe thunderstorms produced several tornadoes, one of which impacted neighborhoods of Raytown. The extent of the damage was to large trees, some of which fell onto houses, causing some roof and structural damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 18:48:00 to 02-MAY-18 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAHAM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Four power poles and farm equipment was tipped over. This was reported at HWY H south of HWY A near Graham.

Thunderstorm Wind in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 18:55:00 to 02-MAY-18 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARYVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS station near Maryville recorded a 61 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 18:58:00 to 02-MAY-18 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported 60 mph wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-18 19:12:00 to 02-MAY-18 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was down blocking HWY 46 near Ravenwood.