On the afternoon and evening of August 4th, severe storms developed over western Missouri and moved eastward into central Missouri. A supercell produced a 4.5 mile long EF0 tornado in rural Ray County near the community of Millville, with another supercell producing a 1.5 mile long EF0 near Malta Bend in Saline County. A few other wind damage and 60 mph wind gusts reports were received with these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, MISSOURI
From 04-AUG-23 22:51:00 to 04-AUG-23 22:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A house in eastern Adair County had some external wall and roof removal due to strong winds moving through that area.

Tornado in RAY, MISSOURI
From 04-AUG-23 16:57:00 to 04-AUG-23 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A weak tornado began just west of the intersection of Highway B and Highway K in rural Ray County, MO where a structure sustained minor roof damage and a toppled chimney. The tornado continued to the east, crossing Highway K just north of the small community of Millville. The tornado then damaged a house and several outbuildings at the intersection of Highway E and E 176th Street. It was around this time that the tornado began displaying a tornado debris signature on EAX radar. The tornado then continued east approximately down E 176th street, doing minor damage to a house, trees, outbuildings, and tossing hay bales a short distance just past the intersection of E 176th St and Wickstrom Road. After this point, no more damage was noted.

Tornado in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 04-AUG-23 18:17:00 to 04-AUG-23 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALTA BEND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Live stream from a storm chaser showed a brief tornado that began just ENE of Malta Bend near Highway 65 and continued to the east about 1.5 miles before ending.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 04-AUG-23 17:37:00 to 04-AUG-23 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORBORNE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Estimated 60 mph winds at the Casey's General Store in Norborne.

Flash Flood in ADAIR, MISSOURI
From 04-AUG-23 22:19:00 to 04-AUG-23 23:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FEGLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain led to flash flooding and numerous water rescues in Kirksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 04-AUG-23 19:41:00 to 04-AUG-23 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNCETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Estimated 60 mph winds south of Bunceton.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 04-AUG-23 19:48:00 to 04-AUG-23 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAIRIE HOME
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Tree down and shingles blown off roof.

Flash Flood in MERCER, MISSOURI
From 04-AUG-23 18:30:00 to 04-AUG-23 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERCER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain led to flash flooding in Mercer and Grundy Counties. A water rescue was performed on US 65 north of Spickard.

Flash Flood in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 04-AUG-23 18:30:00 to 04-AUG-23 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MODENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain led to flash flooding in Mercer and Grundy Counties. A water rescue was performed on US 65 north of Spickard.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 04-AUG-23 18:04:00 to 04-AUG-23 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVERLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Estimated 60 mph winds in Waverly.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 04-AUG-23 19:06:00 to 04-AUG-23 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Estimated 60 mph winds in Clifton City.