A squall line moved out of southeast Kansas and across western Missouri from the late evening of the 17th to the early morning of the 18th.  Widespread straight-line wind damage occurred near the Missouri and Kansas border. Two EF-0 tornadoes occurred in Dade County and hail to the size of golfballs occurred at Joplin.  Rainfall amounts averaged between one-half inch and one inch, with isolated amounts over two inches reported in Oregon County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:35:00 to 17-APR-19 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple powerlines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:39:00 to 17-APR-19 23:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage occurred to several buildings at the Compton Irrigation Business. The report was received via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:44:00 to 17-APR-19 23:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARL JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down on and along Highway 171.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:57:00 to 17-APR-19 23:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: JERICO SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roofs of two hog barns sustained significant damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 18-APR-19 00:15:00 to 18-APR-19 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHENIX
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey found damage caused by straight line thunderstorm winds southwest of Walnut Grove. Some tree and outbuilding damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 18-APR-19 00:15:00 to 18-APR-19 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several outbuildings were reported damaged, an RV was knocked on its side, and multiple trees were downed or damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 18-APR-19 00:20:00 to 18-APR-19 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYDON SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey found multiple large limbs down by straight line thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 18-APR-19 00:27:00 to 18-APR-19 00:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIGHTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An east to west oriented barn had its doors blown off/in and a few bales of hay were blow or tumbled 75 to 100 feet to the east.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:54:00 to 17-APR-19 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer reported several large limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 18-APR-19 00:30:00 to 18-APR-19 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EBENEZER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The corner of a metal roof was torn back on an outbuilding on Farm Road 137 just northwest of Ebenezer. The report was received via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 18-APR-19 00:33:00 to 18-APR-19 00:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few barns sustained significant roof damage from straight line winds.

Tornado in DADE, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:50:00 to 17-APR-19 23:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey found EF 0 tornado damage west and southwest of Lockwood with winds estimated at 75 mph along a 1.97 mile path. The tornado was on the ground for two minutes. Damage occurred to trees, outbuildings and a center pivot irrigation system.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, MISSOURI
From 18-APR-19 00:06:00 to 18-APR-19 00:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: HULSTAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple pictures were received via social media of downed trees and a wooden fence blown over at Routes CC and East Dade 68.

Tornado in DADE, MISSOURI
From 18-APR-19 00:00:00 to 18-APR-19 00:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey found EF 0 damage with winds estimated at 65 mph along a 1.04 mile path north of Greenfield. Tree damage and debris splattered on all sides of a structure were found. Only very minor damage to structures was found. Multiple outdoor objects were also displaced upwind into fencing.

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 20:50:00 to 17-APR-19 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickle size hail was reported.

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 20:53:00 to 17-APR-19 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ZION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel to quarter size hail reports were relayed by amateur radio and media.

Hail in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:25:00 to 17-APR-19 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPLIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported. Minor damage to roofs and some cars occurred.

Hail in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:28:00 to 17-APR-19 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPLIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to quarter size hail was reported at the intersection of 20th Street and Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:23:00 to 17-APR-19 23:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: (JLN)JOPLIN MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS station (KJLN) at the Joplin Airport recorded a 58 kt gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:35:00 to 17-APR-19 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN HGTS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated 60-65 mph wind gusts in the rural area on the western side of Carthage.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:25:00 to 17-APR-19 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDINGS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large, six inch diameter limbs were reported down.

Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 18-APR-19 20:00:00 to 19-APR-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low-water crossing on MO-142 at Bennetts River was closed due to flooding over the roadway.  Estimated basin-averaged rainfall of 1 to 1.5 inches had fallen over the previous 18-24 hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:25:00 to 17-APR-19 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The top of an oak tree was blown onto the side of a house in Carterville causing minor damage. The report was received via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:27:00 to 17-APR-19 23:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: NECK CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple powerlines were reported down in the Neck City area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:28:00 to 17-APR-19 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Falling limbs caused minor roof and gutter damage to a home in Alba. The report was received via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:29:00 to 17-APR-19 23:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: NECK CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous large tree branches were downed by strong straight line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:33:00 to 17-APR-19 23:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two large machine sheds sustained damaged near the intersection of County Road 150 and Redbud Road and two large transmission lines were blown down at County Road 160 and Redbud Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 17-APR-19 23:35:00 to 17-APR-19 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIDELITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree snapped off at the trunk approximately 10 feet above the ground and fell onto a parked van. The report was received via social media.