Severe thunderstorms occurred during the late afternoon and evening hours as a strong cold front moved southeast into the area. Surface low pressure moved across central Illinois during the late afternoon hours. High temperatures soared into the mid 80's in many locations, which helped to prime the atmosphere for severe thunderstorm development. Surface-based instability was quite strong. Very cold air aloft contributed to steep mid-level lapse rates near 8.5 C/km, very favorable for large hail. Clusters of severe thunderstorms moved east-southeast across southeast Missouri, accompanied by sporadic large hail and very isolated wind damage. The strongest storm originated near the northeast corner of Wayne County and moved down across the Sikeston area to northern Mississippi County. This storm produced a nearly continuous swath of large hail from golf-ball size to about the size of hen eggs.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 17:41:00 to 08-APR-20 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: FROHNA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several tree tops were broken off in Frohna and Altenburg. Live ten-inch tree trunks were snapped. Trampolines were moved. Power outages occurred on the west side of Altenburg.

Hail in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 16:38:00 to 08-APR-20 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLUBB
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large hail ranging from quarter to golf-ball size accompanied a severe thunderstorm across the extreme northeast part of Wayne County.

Hail in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 16:45:00 to 08-APR-20 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENALLEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of large hail about the size of golf balls across the southern half of Bollinger County.

Hail in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 17:13:00 to 08-APR-20 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADVANCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 17:23:00 to 08-APR-20 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of quarters in and near Perryville.

Hail in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 17:26:00 to 08-APR-20 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 17:39:00 to 08-APR-20 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 17:45:00 to 08-APR-20 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIKESTON
Magnitude: 2.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail up to 2.25 inches in diameter accompanied a severe thunderstorm that originated over Bollinger and extreme northeast Wayne Counties. The Sikeston and Miner areas were hit, mainly the north sides of Sikeston and Miner. Photos of the hail were posted on broadcast media. There were numerous reports of 1 to 2 inch hail, with the largest measured at 2.25 inches.

Hail in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 17:46:00 to 08-APR-20 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 18:12:00 to 08-APR-20 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 18:13:00 to 08-APR-20 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 18:52:00 to 08-APR-20 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPE GIRARDEAU
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter-size hail fell in and near Cape Girardeau, mainly the north half of the city.

Hail in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 19:56:00 to 08-APR-20 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPE GIRARDEAU
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 19:13:00 to 08-APR-20 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several reports of one-inch hail were received from a large storm over the Millersville and Fruitland areas.

Flash Flood in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 08-APR-20 18:02:00 to 08-APR-20 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARBLE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Continuous heavy rain and hail occurred for nearly one hour, resulting in significant road flooding near Marble Hill. Residents were trapped at their home.