As a strong cold front moved through the region, severe storms developed mainly along and south of Interstate 70. There were numerous reports of large hail, as well as some wind damage and 3 tornadoes.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 15:22:00 to 24-MAR-19 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAPAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Via Facebook report with picture.

Hail in CRAWFORD, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 16:22:00 to 24-MAR-19 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEELVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Via Facebook post with picture.

Tornado in CRAWFORD, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 15:31:00 to 24-MAR-19 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTTS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began on the south side of the Huzzah River approximately 8 miles east northeast of Steelville where a barn was damaged. The tornado then tracked generally eastward hitting a farmstead at the end of Mullen Road. Most of the damage consisted of downed trees and broken branches. Several outbuildings and two small grain bins were destroyed, along with superficial damage to two homes. The remainder of damage consisted of downed trees and branches as the tornado tracked eastward through the northern edge of Butts, just missing a large outdoor outfitter and recreational area on the Courtois Creek. The tornado ended within a valley east of the intersection of Thunder Valley Road and Christy Mine Road, less than one mile from the Crawford/Washington County line. The tornado was rated EF0 with estimated peak winds of 85 mph. The path length was 5.75 miles with a max path width of 100 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported with this tornado.

Tornado in MADISON, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 18:31:00 to 24-MAR-19 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARQUAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down a little over 3 miles west southwest of Marquand, MO, near the intersection of Madison 310 and County Road 311. In this location, several large trees were snapped off, a tv tower antenna was bent, and a portion of the roof of an old barn was blown off. The damage width in this area was about 125 yards wide and rated EF1. The tornado tracked to the northeast, crossing Highway M. As the tornado crossed Highway DD, just south of intersection with Madison 314, hundreds of trees were either snapped off or uprooted. Also, tin from a carport was thrown several hundred yards from where it originated. Damage path width in this location was about 250 yards wide and rated EF1. The tornado continued to the east northeast, with sporadic tree damage, for about another 1.5 miles before lifting and dissipating. Overall the tornado was rated EF1 with a max wind speed of 110 mph.  The path length was 4.24 miles with a max path width of 250 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.

Hail in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 17:32:00 to 24-MAR-19 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Via Twitter and Snapchat videos of hail covering I-70 west of Warrenton. At least one inch stones were seen on camera.

Thunderstorm Wind in IRON, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 18:05:00 to 24-MAR-19 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIBURNUM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down several 40 foot tall, one foot diameter oak trees onto Highway 49 just west northwest of Viburnum.

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 19:15:00 to 24-MAR-19 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE HILLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 16:04:00 to 24-MAR-19 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSE SPGS ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 16:24:00 to 24-MAR-19 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 16:35:00 to 24-MAR-19 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELZO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. FRANCOIS, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 16:49:00 to 24-MAR-19 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALIFAX
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous 6 to 12 inch diameter tree limbs.

Hail in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 16:55:00 to 24-MAR-19 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAPIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 17:00:00 to 24-MAR-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINSEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ST. FRANCOIS, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 17:01:00 to 24-MAR-19 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRENCH VLG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 17:22:00 to 24-MAR-19 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 17:35:00 to 24-MAR-19 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENDLETON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A wide swath of large hail fell between Jonesburg and Warrenton. Some of the hail stones were up to golf ball size.

Hail in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 17:30:00 to 24-MAR-19 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORISTELL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 17:50:00 to 24-MAR-19 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRIGHT CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in WASHINGTON, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 16:22:00 to 24-MAR-19 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADET
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few branches were broken off in this location where law enforcement witnessed a
brief tornado touchdown just southwest of the intersection of Highway E and Route 47. The tornado was rated EF0 with a max wind speed of 65 mph. The path length was 0.01 mile with a max path width of 20 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.

Hail in CRAWFORD, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 15:15:00 to 24-MAR-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEELVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI
From 24-MAR-19 17:16:00 to 24-MAR-19 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMSDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement