Several rounds of strong to severe storms developed from the evening of the 1st to the early morning of the 3rd as a surface low pressure system tracked from western Kansas southeastward into Red River Valley. Heavy rainfall occurred during the early morning of the 2nd when training storms moved over southwest Missouri producing one to three inches of rain. Flash flooding was reported from Jasper County eastward into Lawrence, Christian, Douglas and Webster Counties. The most severe storms developed during the afternoon of the 2nd over south central Missouri and produced hail up to one and a half inches in diameter in Dent and Shannon Counties.

Hail in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 18:06:00 to 02-MAR-20 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 18:27:00 to 02-MAR-20 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (H63)WEST PLAINS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime to penny size hail was reported.

Hail in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 18:45:00 to 02-MAR-20 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE CHURCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 19:12:00 to 02-MAR-20 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 18:00:00 to 02-MAR-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKS FORK
Magnitude: 2.25 
Property damage: 1.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail slightly smaller than tennis balls was reported east of Eminence off of State Highway V. The report was received via social media as a photo.

Lightning in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 03:00:00 to 02-MAR-20 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEACE VLY
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was struck by lightning causing part of the tree to explode and also catch fire. No other damage was reported.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 07:00:00 to 02-MAR-20 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Hunter Creek at State Highway FF was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 07:00:00 to 02-MAR-20 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Cowskin Creek at State Highway Y is closed  due to flooding.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 07:00:00 to 02-MAR-20 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLATHE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway U was closed at Bryant Creek due to flooding.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 00:49:00 to 02-MAR-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARYTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The intersection of County Road 130 and Base Line Boulevard was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 03:16:00 to 02-MAR-20 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

State Highway EE was reported as flooded and impassable at Little Creek.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 04:00:00 to 02-MAR-20 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway Z at the Finley River was reported flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 04:30:00 to 02-MAR-20 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wilsons Creek at Old Limey Rood was flooded and closed the road.

Flash Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 06:50:00 to 02-MAR-20 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 10:00:00 to 02-MAR-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKBRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway 95 was closed at Bryant Creek due to flooding.

Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 10:45:00 to 02-MAR-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYBORN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway E was closed due to flooding on Coon Creek.

Hail in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 17:22:00 to 02-MAR-20 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 18:05:00 to 02-MAR-20 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERSFIELD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported.

Hail in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 18:12:00 to 02-MAR-20 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROUND SPG
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail up to the size of ping pong balls lasted several minutes 2 miles southwest of Round Spring.

Hail in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-20 21:45:00 to 01-MAR-20 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dime to nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-20 22:05:00 to 01-MAR-20 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime to penny size hail was reported.

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAR-20 22:47:00 to 01-MAR-20 22:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in DENT, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 18:00:00 to 02-MAR-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-20 18:05:00 to 02-MAR-20 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANKER CAVE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported on Highway HH east of Eminence.