A strong upper level storm system moving northeastward from southern California on the 27th to the Central Plains on the 29th deepened a surface low and brought warm and moist Gulf air into the region. Strong to severe storms with heavy rainfall developed over the region during the afternoon and evening of the 28th. The strongest storms occurred along a squall line that moved from southeast Kansas into western and central Missouri during the evening. A storm survey revealed that there was a brief tornado that tracked from near the southeast arm of Stockton Lake to southeast of Fair Play.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 28-DEC-19 22:11:00 to 28-DEC-19 22:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENTRYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Strong winds were reported by the Douglas County Fire Department. Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 28-DEC-19 23:01:00 to 28-DEC-19 23:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds were reported by Emergency Management. Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 28-DEC-19 21:20:00 to 28-DEC-19 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROTEM
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey found a swath of tree damage south of Rueter. Winds estimated near 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 28-DEC-19 21:29:00 to 28-DEC-19 21:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROTEM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees were reported down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 28-DEC-19 21:33:00 to 28-DEC-19 21:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGRUN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey determined that damaging winds uprooted trees and caused minor damage to a barn.  Winds speeds were estimated at near 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 28-DEC-19 22:54:00 to 28-DEC-19 22:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reported down on a car and a home causing minor damage to both. Two trees were also down across the highway which partially blocked traffic for a time. An above ground pool was also displaced.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 28-DEC-19 21:25:00 to 28-DEC-19 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey found extensive tree damage east of Rueter with winds estimated at 85 mph. Several trees were uprooted and many trees were snapped or had large branched removed.

Thunderstorm Wind in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 28-DEC-19 21:31:00 to 28-DEC-19 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey determined damaging winds moved a semi-trailer 8 feet and tipped it over. Multiple trees were blown over.

Tornado in POLK, MISSOURI
From 28-DEC-19 19:03:00 to 28-DEC-19 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR PLAY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey confirmed a brief EF-0 tornado began near Fair Play, MO southwest of Highway 123 and tracked for nearly a mile and a half with maximum winds of 80 mph. The tornado tracked northeast with a maximum width of 75 yards, crossing Highway 123 and lifting just before Barren Creek.  A few farm buildings were damaged along the path, in addition to several uprooted trees, snapped trees and tree branches downed.