A large complex of strong to severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front during the afternoon and evening as a dry line and cold front moved across the region and interacted with a very unstable air mass. The storms produced widespread straight-line wind damage from Columbus, Kansas to Springfield to Eminence. Rainfall accumulations over an inch were widespread across the area, with localized amounts over one and a half inches.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 18:52:00 to 28-APR-20 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Richland police department reported 8 inches of running water flowing over Jefferson Avenue.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 17:18:00 to 28-APR-20 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Gold ball sized hail was reported 3 miles east of town in a rural area.

Hail in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 19:21:00 to 28-APR-20 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN GRVE MEM AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 17:17:00 to 28-APR-20 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAMOND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several power poles were down and broken in the Diamond Area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 17:26:00 to 28-APR-20 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were damaged with large limbs blown down or tops blown out of trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONE, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 18:11:00 to 28-APR-20 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two large oak trees were blown down along Highway U.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 18:15:00 to 28-APR-20 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL KNOB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor dock and boat damage was reported by Central Crossing Fire near Shell Knob.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 18:29:00 to 28-APR-20 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Three out buildings were significantly damaged by straight line winds and several oak trees of a foot in diameter were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 18:47:00 to 28-APR-20 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEYMOUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was downed onto a home causing minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 18:48:00 to 28-APR-20 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNBRANCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines were reported down across Highway 76 north of Brown Branch at Dalton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 20:07:00 to 28-APR-20 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Winds downed a power pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 17:42:00 to 28-APR-20 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENNSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported strong winds on Highway 39 at the Dade and Lawrence county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 19:24:00 to 28-APR-20 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong thunderstorm winds were reported in just north of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 19:50:00 to 28-APR-20 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PLAINS
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wind gust of 71 mph was recorded at the Howell County EOC.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 19:07:00 to 28-APR-20 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were reported down along Highway 5.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 19:12:00 to 28-APR-20 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were reported down along Highway E.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 20:07:00 to 28-APR-20 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: VENICE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several trees were uprooted along Highway 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 20:12:00 to 28-APR-20 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMINENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Electric Co-op reported at least 3 powers poles were snapped near the base in Eminence.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 18:17:00 to 28-APR-20 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees were reported down across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 18:30:00 to 28-APR-20 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down and minor damage occurred to several outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 18:38:00 to 28-APR-20 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHEAD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The walls of a house under construction were blown down. Building materials were blown around.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 17:06:00 to 28-APR-20 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUQUESNE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple reports were received of trees, power lines and poles down across the county from multiple sources. Winds of 60-75 mph were reported along the gust front of a line of severe thunderstorms. The ASOS at the Joplin Airport measured a 62 mph gust. Reports were received from the cities of Joplin, Jasper, Duquesne, Diamond, Carrytown and Sarcoxie. On I-49, at the Jasper exit, a Semi-Truck was overturned though no injuries were reported. Law enforcement also reported a possible funnel cloud west of Sarcoxie. No evidence of a tornado was found or reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 17:43:00 to 28-APR-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIESTATT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several reports were received from multiple sources across the county. Winds were reported at 60 mph as a line of storms moved through the county. Reports were received from the cities of Miller, Aurora, Freistatt and Lawrenceburg. Multiple trees, large branches, power poles and lines were downed by the high winds. In the Miller fire district a downed line caused a grass small fire. Minor siding and shingle damage was reported to a few homes in Lawrenceburg. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 18:45:00 to 28-APR-20 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOGWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple reports were received from several sources across the county. Numerous trees, power lines and poles were reported down with several reports of roads closed with fallen debris. Reports were received from or near the towns of Ava, Rome, Dogwood, Brown Branch, Mt. Zion and Gentryville. Multiple State Highways were impacted with fallen debris including 76, 14, 5, K and B along with several county roads. No structural damages or injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-20 17:59:00 to 28-APR-20 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple reports were received from multiple sources of trees, power lines and poles down across the county. Winds of 60-65 mph were reported along the gust front of a line of severe thunderstorms. The ASOS at the Springfield-Branson National Airport measured a 64 mph gust. A barn in Ash Grove received minor damage. Reports were received from the cities of Ash Grove, Republic, Halltown, Bois D'Arc, Battlefield, Willard, Walnut Grove and Springfield.