A low pressure system intensified rapidly as it moved northeastward across the central Plains into northern Missouri and southern Iowa during the late evening of the 26th and early morning of the 27th. Strong to severe storms developed ahead of the trailing cold front and produced widespread wind damage and three tornadoes over southwest Missouri during the overnight hours. Numerous reports of wind damage were received east of a line from Joplin to Warsaw.

Tornado in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:02:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC ELHANY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 550.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey concluded that an EF-1 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 105 mph, damaged or destroyed more than 10 outbuildings and overturned two RVs. Minor roof damage occurred to a few homes. A few trees were uprooted with large branches broken off of numerous trees. The tornado path was 0.7 miles long with a maximum width of 200 yards. The tornado crossed I-49 with visible debris in the median.

Tornado in DADE, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:47:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey concluded that an EF-0 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 76 mph, uprooted a few weak trees with large branches also broken off. No damage to structures was noted along the tornadoes path of 1.2 miles long with a maximum width of 100 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:59:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERSAILLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple limbs of an inch or greater were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:55:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Moderate damage was reported to the roof of a metal outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 14:15:00 to 27-FEB-23 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALMAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were reported uprooted or broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 03:20:00 to 27-FEB-23 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEMO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two large trees were reported down and blocking Highway NN. A shed was also reported to have collapsed due to high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 03:35:00 to 27-FEB-23 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were reported down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 03:00:00 to 27-FEB-23 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAGNELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Metal roofing and debris was scattered along Highway 76 in Branson.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 04:10:00 to 27-FEB-23 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (VIH)ROLLA/VICHY ARP
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Vichy/Rolla ASOS recorded a 53 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:24:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two barns suffered significant damage with debris blown as much as 500 yards away.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 03:15:00 to 27-FEB-23 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAISER LAKE OZARK AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Significant roof damage was reported with shingles and some decking peeled of a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 03:02:00 to 27-FEB-23 03:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES LEBANON ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several large trees were reported down with large limbs reported down on a home. A barn suffered significant damage from straight line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:25:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT SHADE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The MESONET station FW9611 in Branson recorded a 50 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:50:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVOIS MILLS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:27:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIGHTMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few barns and outbuildings suffered minor to moderate damage and at least one power pole was broken. Power lines were reported laying on the road at the intersection of Highways 37 and BB.

Tornado in DADE, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:25:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEINERT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey concluded that an EF-0 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 77 mph, heavily damaged a machine barn.  Tin was blown in a cyclonic manner.  The tornado also broke several tree limbs.  The tornado was 1.6 miles long with a maximum width of 200 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:05:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds damaged multiple large limbs of 2 to 4 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 00:56:00 to 27-FEB-23 00:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple large trees and power poles were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 00:57:00 to 27-FEB-23 00:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An MPing report estimated winds at 60mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 00:59:00 to 27-FEB-23 00:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC ELHANY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds caused significant damage to a barn and other outbuildings. Power outages were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:04:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAMOND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was reported down on a home. Minor damage was reported to the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:14:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Debris from a damaged barn was blown into a fence row. Several power lines were also reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:25:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIESTATT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A National Weather Service storm survey determined that damaging straight line winds caused significant roof damage to a turkey farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:27:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTTERFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reported uprooted and laying across Highway YY blocking traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:27:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:30:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three trailers suffered significant roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:30:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERONA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds caused a barn wall to fail and collapse.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:33:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down on Highway 76 east of Cassville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:45:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL KNOB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reported down blocking Highway YY.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:49:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple large limbs were reported down via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 01:52:00 to 27-FEB-23 01:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR PLAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A small greenhouse was lofted by straight line winds and thrown 100 yards. Several metal pipes were also bent.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:02:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOAZ
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:04:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: RONDO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Minor damage occurred to a sawmill.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:04:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple large limbs and damage to a barn was reported. Several feed troughs were also lifted into a barbed wire fence.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:07:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIXA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A power pole was reported down and blocking Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:07:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERSTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several power pole and lines were reported down causing power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:11:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Debris from a damaged storage building and a large tree were blocking County Road 340.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:15:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was reported down across the road south of Pittsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:15:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALMAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:20:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEMO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two large trees were uprooted and a shed suffered significant damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:21:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several power poles were reported as snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:22:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEMO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Highway NN was blocked by a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:22:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKAWAY BEACH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reported down on a powerline.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:29:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:44:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIANGUA JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:48:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous power outages were reported with power poles and lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 02:48:00 to 27-FEB-23 02:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUSANNA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was reported down on a home causing minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 27-FEB-23 14:59:00 to 27-FEB-23 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERSAILLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large limbs were reported down.