A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed early in the morning from western Arkansas into south central Missouri ahead of a strong cold front. This line of storms intensified as it moved east-northeast across the mid Mississippi Valley later in the morning. This line of storms was the final round of heavy rain, which capped a very wet couple days that resulted in storm totals of 2 to 4 inches. Isolated higher amounts up to near 5 inches were reported. Isolated flash flooding was reported in some hilly areas north and west of Cape Girardeau, and a small river rose above flood stage. Although instability was weak, very strong winds aloft facilitated bowing line segments accompanied by damaging winds.

Flash Flood in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 07-FEB-19 07:50:00 to 07-FEB-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN BUREN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescues were reported in Van Buren. Some buildings were flooded, including the fire department in Van Buren. Emergency management personnel reported flash flooding of creeks and roads. Several roads were closed, and low water bridges were impassable. Rainfall rates were estimated by radar up to an inch per hour. A mesonet station on the Current River measured a daily rainfall of 3.38 inches.

Hail in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 07-FEB-19 08:44:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flood in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 07-FEB-19 11:44:00 to 07-FEB-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIEHLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Apple Creek was out of its banks and threatening to rise over Highway B near Biehle. A mesonet station on the Mississippi River east of Biehle measured a daily rainfall of 3.12 inches.

Flood in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 07-FEB-19 12:00:00 to 08-FEB-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LODI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the St. Francis River. Low-lying woods and fields were inundated, including some camping sites and park land.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 07-FEB-19 08:08:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIPHAN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service revealed scattered damage caused by straight-line thunderstorm winds. Estimated peak winds were 75 mph. The damage area paralleled Missouri Highway 142 right through the center of the city from 0.5 mile north of Doniphan to one mile south of Doniphan. The maximum width of the damage area was 1.5 miles. Scattered tree damage occurred across Doniphan, including a large pine tree that was uprooted. A carport was turned and damaged. Several metal flat-bottom fishing boats were overturned at a boat shop. A glass door was shattered at the boat shop. A power pole was snapped near a house that sustained light roof and fence damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 07-FEB-19 09:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITEWATER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey found sporadic straight-line wind damage across the southern part of the county. Peak estimated winds were 80 mph. The path length was 15 miles and the maximum width was 1.5 miles. One open storage barn was destroyed, and other nearby barns sustained roof damage. A former school building received minor roof damage. A few homes sustained shingle and roof damage. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 07-FEB-19 09:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTER
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey found straight-line wind damage in Dexter. Estimated peak winds were near 90 mph. The damage started on the southwest side of Dexter and ended on the northeast side of Dexter. The damage path length was 3.1 miles, and the maximum width was 0.75 miles. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. Some trees fell onto homes. Several homes sustained shingle loss or partial roof damage. About a dozen cars on a moving freight train carrying empty and full metal shipping containers were derailed. Several storage sheds at a lumber company were damaged. A tractor-trailer rig was overturned at a loading dock. A couple businesses had large advertising signs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 07-FEB-19 09:20:00 to 07-FEB-19 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A trained spotter measured a wind gust to 69 mph about six miles east of Benton. There were tree limbs down in the area. The automated observing system at the Cape Girardeau airport measured a gust to 59 mph.